Module 4 :: Resource Management

Aligning Resources with Priorities

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/leadership/IdeasIntoAction12.pdf
Is it too reductionist to say "follow the money" when it comes to school resources management? Maybe, but if leaders aren't choosing to spend scarce funds on what they identify as priorities in their school improvement plan, then something is amiss. It's all about alignment. This article form the Ontario Ministry of Education's Ideas into Action series is peppered with common sense, solid research and clear action steps. Simply throwing money at school problems doesn't solve them, but carefully allocating resources to maximize student learning bears fruit. A significant section of the article is devoted to unpacking the Public Education Leadership Framework (PELP) model with its goal of "connecting the instructional core with a district-wide strategy for improvement."

Improving School Leadership: The Toolkit

http://www.oecd.org/education/school/44339174.pdf
The OECD developed an international multi-year school leadership improvement initiative. This toolkit is a practical guide that stakeholders can use to assess school needs and goals. There are helpful activities (with suggested timelines) that staff at the school, FOS or board level can use to align resources with priorities. The section on Strategic Resources Management (human and financial) provides opportunities for conversations about key resource management questions:

Edutopia Blog Beat - Administrators

http://www.edutopia.org/blogs/beat/administrators
This collection of blog posts for principals contains lots of support and inspiration on how to manage a school's most important resource, its teachers. 10 Steps for Avoiding Teacher Burnout and Don't be Afraid to Give Direct Feedback are among the dozens of insightful articles by principals in the field. A great resource to subscribe to for a fresh infusion of inspiration in your inbox. All in?