National Excellence in School Leadership Initiative AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS COLLOQUIUM Supporting the development of exceptional special education school leaders *Scholarship Funding Applies for this program FOR DETAILS SEE PAGE 5. 12 month DELFI Fee Deferral available for this program - See page 5 for details
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Welcome Despite the many challenges impacting Australia s schooling sector, we are in the midst of an unprecedented shift in school leadership. As 70% of Australia s school principals reach retirement age over the next five years, great opportunities abound for our brightest and best educators to assume formal leadership positions and mould the future of our school systems. Through a broad network of education stakeholders, the National Excellence in School Leadership Initiative [NESLI] directly responds to the challenges and opportunities presented by this radical change. Central to the initiative is the rollout of the Australian Schools Colloquium - designed to expedite and consolidate the development of school leaders. The Colloquium combines the very best leadership development pedagogy from the corporate sector with the complex and changing needs of contemporary school leadership. Through NESLI, we invite current and aspiring school leaders to consider the Australian Schools Colloquium as a great opportunity to support their leadership journey. Damien Farrell National Director, National Excellence in School Leadership Initiative Chief Executive Officer, Australian School of Applied Management This program had a significant impact on the leadership knowledge, skills, and ability of our executive members, and data indicates that teaching practices and learning outcomes have improved as result of participation in this program. I cannot recommend the Colloquium program more highly for present and future school leaders. Mark Harris, Principal, Auburn North Public School 3
What is the Australian Schools Colloquium? The Australian Schools Colloquium is an intensive ten-month leadership development program that focuses on the critical dimensions of effective leadership. The program equips school leaders with the insights, skills and confidence to accelerate their own development as they strengthen the performance of those around them. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Australian Schools Colloquium employs a blended learning methodology based around expert tuition, peer knowledge-sharing, and practical workplace application. The program alternates between different delivery modes to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment. Throughout the program, learnings are related back to the day-to-day realities and challenges of each participant within the school context. This process is enhanced through a peer coaching program that builds on the existing skills and experience of each participant. Following the completion of the formal program participants will come together for a one day workshop designed to cement key learning outcomes and support each participant in their ongoing journey. Additionally, the face to face workshop offers participants an important platform to stregthen new found connections and establish a poweful ongoing support network. To commence the formal program participants will complete a leadership capability survey on core leadership and management competencies. Findings from the survey facilitate the development of an individual action plan that assists each participant to extract optimal value from the program. Throughout the program, seven major themes are addressed: Leadership and Authenticity Communication, Presence and Influence Team Dynamics Driving Performance Leading Innovation and Change Thinking Strategically Purpose, Priorities and Professional Development Week 1 Week 10 Week 20 Leadership Capability Survey Webinar 1: Leadership & Authenticity Part I Webinar 2: Leadership & Authenticity Part 2 Peer Coaching Session 1 Webinar 3: Communication, Presence & Influence Part 1 Webinar 4: Communication, Presence & Influence Part 2 Webinar 5: Team Dynamics Part 1 Webinar 6: Team Dynamics Part 2 Peer Coaching Session 2 Webinar 7: Driving Performance Part 1 Webinar 8: Driving Performance Part 2 Webinar 9: Leading Innovation & Change Part 1 Webinar 10: Leading Innovation & Change Part 2 At a glance Total program duration: 10 months Average weekly time commitment: 1.5 hours Program elements Leadership capability survey (x1) Peer coaching sessions (x4) Interactive webinar sessions (x14) School-based activities (weekly) Throughout the program participants attend fourteen interactive online workshops. These workshops are conducted immediately after school hours (4pm 5.30pm) to allow for minimal disruption. The workshops are live, allowing participants to interact directly with each other as well as the course facilitator. The workshops commence one week after the first coaching session and run fortnightly until the completion of the program. Four peer coaching sessions are interwoven throughout the program. The coaching agenda is guided by the individual action plans and is critical in ensuring that the Colloquium experience delivers optimal value to each participant. Week 30 Week 40 Peer Coaching Session 3 Webinar 11: Thinking Strategically Part 1 Webinar 12: Thinking Strategically Part 2 Webinar 13: Purpose, Priorities & Professional Development Part 1 Webinar 14: Purpose, Priorities & Professional Development Part 2 Peer Coaching session 4 Face to face workshop and connection session 4
Application process for Australian Schools Colloquium Interested parties are required to complete an Australian Schools Colloquium Application Form. Admission into the program is at the discretion of NESLI. The application form is included on the back of this document and may also be obtained by contacting the NESLI office on 1300 138 037. PROGRAM FEES Standard enrolment fee (without Funding): $5,980 Subsidised enrolment fee: $1,980 (requires successful application for Special EducationSchools Funding). FUNDING FOR AUSTRALIA S SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS Funding is presently available to offset approximately two-thirds of Colloquium fees for Australia s Special Education workers. Through the funding mechanism, NESLI aims to increase the accessibility of the program to all Special Education workers. Funding applicants are required to acknowledge their intention to seek funding via the formal Application Form included with this document. Funding is periodically reviewed and is subject to quotas. DELFI FEE DEFERRAL The Deferral of Educational Leaders Fees Initiative allows enrolment fees to be deferred over 1 year. This initiative reflects the funding challenges faced by many Australian schools. CONTACT DETAILS To discuss the program in greater detail or to request an application form, please contact NESLI on the details provided below. Office of the National Director, NESLI Australian School of Applied Management Phone: 1300 138 037 Address: Level 9, 607 Bourke Street Melbourne Postal: PO Box 4079, Melbourne University VIC 3052 Website: www.nesli.com.au Email: info@asam.edu.au About the National Excellence in School Leadership Initiative (NESLI) The National Excellence in School Leadership Initiative [NESLI] directly responds to a critical need for Australian schools - across all divides - to support the rapid development of resilient, dynamic school leaders. Over the next two years, through the NESLI partnership, the Australian School of Applied Management (ASAM) will facilitate the rollout of the acclaimed Australian Schools Colloquium. Through the Australian Schools Colloquium, emerging school leaders are exposed to the very best leadership development tools, models, and educators from outside traditional school channels. By fostering the highest standards in school leadership, the Colloquium helps to create the conditions in which optimal teaching and learning can flourish. At its essence, the Colloquium helps to cultivate leaders who seek to engage and inspire school communities to develop a shared vision and strategic direction for all school community members. 5
Australian School Leaders Alumni The Australian School Leaders Alumni (ASLA) has been created to provide a much sought after channel for school leaders to network, learn, and exchange ideas. Through various online and offline activities, ASLA is fast becoming an invaluable part of the contemporary school leaders professional toolkit. ASLA is open to education professionals from all education systems including government, independent and catholic. In that regard, alumni members enjoy a unique platform to cut across the various sectors and streams and access the best available thinking and practices regardless of where it resides. ASLA BENEFITS Unique forum to network with like-minded education leaders across all school systems and geographies Invitations to attend exclusive alumni events, public lectures and professional development workshops Access to periodical NESLI whitepapers and industry updates Access to ASLA online resources and social media platform Invitation to become an accredited mentor to support NESLI s school leaders mentoring platform ASLA MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA Graduates of the Australian Schools Colloquium Colloquium graduates automatically become eligible for ASLA membership. Further, ASLA fees are waived for all Colloquium graduates for a period of 5 years. Non-graduates of the Australian Schools Colloquium School leaders who have not completed the Colloquium may apply for membership (fees apply for non-colloquium graduates) on the basis of specific criteria. Interested parties are required to submit an official application form. Membership is open to teaching and non-teaching school professionals. The Australian School Leaders Alumni provides a wonderful platform for Australia s school leaders, across all systems, to come together as a single community. When we think about a school leader from Sydney exchanging ideas with a school leader from Arnhem Land... what a tremendous opportunity. Dominic Meachen, General Manager Operations, Australian School of Applied Management 10 46
Key People The Australian School of Applied Management (ASAM) sits at the hub of a unique network of stakeholders spanning academia, industry and government. As the lead party overseeing the NESLI initiative, ASAM underwrites the rollout of the Australian Schools Colloquium and the Executive Leadership Team Colloquium. Stakeholders comprise individuals and organisations across various sub-groups including the NESLI Faculty, National Advisory Board, the Efficacy Review Committee, and numerous key program partners. EFFICACY REVIEW COMMITTEE Damien Farrell Chief Executive Officer, Australian, School of Applied Management Kirk Fisher Head of Faculty, National Excellence in School Leadership Initiative Cathy Brennan Principal Education Officer, Learning and Leadership, Public Schools NSW Margaret Collins Director Schools, Department of Education & Training, Western Australia Carrol Curtis Deputy Principal, Mirrabooka Senior High School Professor Phillip Della Head of School, Curtin University Iain Graham Head of School, Health & Human Sciences, Southern Cross University Mark Harris Principal, Auburn North Public School Associate Professor Linley Lord Academic Director, Vice Chancellery, Curtin University Dr Douglas Peck Principal, Plenty Valley Christian College Mr Jeremy Seward Esq CPA, CD, Lecturer, Faculty of Business, La Trobe Business School, La Trobe University Associate Professor Luby Simson Associate Dean, Science & Technology, University of Canberra Rob Strathdee Head of School, School of Education, RMIT Associate Professor Karen Swabey Head of School, Faculty of Education, University of Tasmania Melinda Thomas Manager Health, Student and Academic Services, Deakin University NATIONAL BOARD OF ADVISORS Professor Claire Wyatt-Smith Executive Dean of Education, Australian Catholic University Dr Laurence Tamatea Associate Professor in Pedagogy & Learning, School of Education, Charles Darwin University Elisabeth Wilson-Evered Director, Victoria Graduate School of Business, Victoria University Antony Maxwell Chair, National Advisory Board, Australian School of Applied Management Professor Phyllis Tharenou Executive Dean, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Flinders University Professor Paul Thomas AM Former Vice-Chancellor and President, University of the Sunshine Coast Tom Richardson CEO, Latitude Leadership Academy Air Vice Marshal Margaret Staib AM CEO, Air Services Australia Professor Milenko Gudic Director, Central & East European Management Development Association Ahmed Yusuf Ambassador, Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES) Penny Lovett HR Director, Bupa Asia Pacific (HBA, MBF) Juris Varpins Director, Organisational Development, Curtin University Associate Professor Scott Eacott Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Centre for Creative & Authentic Leadership, Australian Catholic University Dr Ann Stewart Director, The Equity Office, The University of Queensland The Colloquium is a chance to look deeply into each participant s potential. We see good leaders become great leaders, and it s because we focus on what is great in each one of them. Kirk Fisher, Head of Faculty, National Excellence in School Leadership Initiative 7
The National Excellence in School Leadership Initiative (NESLI) Australian Special Education Schools Colloquium Funding and Program Application Form Office of the National Director, NESLI Australian School of Applied Management Phone: 1300 138 037 Address: Level 9, 607 Bourke Street, Melbourne, 3000 Postal: PO Box 4079, Melbourne University VIC 3052 Website: www.nesli.com.au Email: info@asam.edu.au Fee Structure - per participant (GST incl.) Standard Fees: Funding (subject to quotas) Fees payable: $5,980 $4,000 $1,980 Applicant Details Name: Position: Email address: Mobile number: I am an Australian Citizen YES o NO o My primary occupation is in the Australian Special Education schools system YES o NO o Deferral of Educational Leaders Fees Initiative (DELFI) YES o NO o Next Steps Upon receipt of this form, your funding application will be processed and you will be formally registered for the Australian Schools Special Education Colloquium. You will be contacted by a delegate liaison officer who will provide further information in preparation for your commencement of the program. You will be invoiced for the balance of the program fees $1, 980 Applicant signature: Date: Payment Method Please invoice me School Details Name: Telephone number: Address: Principal Details Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard Only) Name Card Number Expiry Date Amount $ Signature / CVC No. (3 digit number on card signature strip) Name: Email address: EFT A/c Name: Workplace Training Advisory Australia P/L Bank Name: Westpac, Melbourne BSB: 033-002 A/c No. 380159 *Please email remittance advice to finance@wtaa.edu.au Telephone number: PLEASE RETURN TO AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT Fax: 1300 451 031 Email: scholarships@asam.edu.au FUNDING Special Education Schools Funding is presently available. Funding off sets approximately two-thirds of Colloquium fees. Through the funding mechanism, NESLI aims to increase the accessibility of the program to Australia s Special Education school leaders. Funding applicants are required to acknowledge their intention to seek funding via this Application Form. Funding is periodically reviewed and is subject to quotas. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for funding, you must be an Australian citizen and your primary occupation must be in the Australian special education schools system. To check your eligibility for funding, or the availability of funding in your State/Territory, please call NESLI on 1300 138 037. IMPORTANT As funding availability is limited in each State/Territory, submission of this application does not guarantee that you will be awarded funding. Successful applicants will receive confirmation within 3 working days.