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Foundations for School Leadership Program: Designing a Practice
Starting the Journey - Knowing Oneself in Order to Lead
The CAIS Foundations for School Leadership Program is the essential starting point for emerging leaders, inviting participants to explore leadership through CAIS's three pillars: Strategic Direction, Education Program, and School Operations. This comprehensive four-day program, offered annually during the summer, is designed to build a strong foundation for future leaders in independent schools.
UPCOMING SESSIONS
Pilot Session (Limited Availability!)
- Dates: April 5-7, 2025
- Location: Toronto Hilton Downtown
- Cost: $1,950 (maximum 21 participants; minimum of 15)
- Registration: Currently open to CAIS members only.
- Online Lumina Profile: You must complete your Lumina profile prior to the mandatory session on March 29, 2024
- Note: Participants will need to arrange their own travel and accommodation. There is no hotel block available for this session.
This pilot session runs parallel to the National Leaders Conference (NLC) and is an excellent opportunity for those who have already started the program to catch up.
Save the Date: Summer Session
Dates: July 2-5, 2025
Location: Glenlyon Norfolk School Beach Campus, Victoria, BC
Exciting news—our Summer Leadership Institute will be held at the beautiful Glenlyon Norfolk School Beach Campus! Thank you to GNS for hosting us at this incredible location. More details will be available soon, and we can’t wait to gather and learn in such an inspiring setting!
Who Should Take This Program?
- Aspiring Leaders: Individuals at the beginning of their leadership journey in independent schools.
- Recognized Potential Leaders: Those identified by their schools as having leadership potential.
- Newly Appointed Leaders: Faculty and staff new to leadership roles seeking to build a strong foundation.
- Career Changers: Professionals transitioning into educational leadership from other fields.
- Open to: Faculty and staff from both CAIS and non-CAIS schools.
Program Goals & Key Benefits
- Build Understanding: Learn CAIS Indicators of Effective Leadership Practice, including the competencies, knowledge, and actions associated with school leadership.
- Develop Dispositions: Understand the traits of effective leaders.
- Intentional Practice: Design a leadership practice based on personal and professional experiences.
- Pluralistic Mindset: Cultivate an inclusive approach within educational settings and beyond.
- Professional Networking: Develop a network of professional colleagues.
- Self-Awareness and Growth: Identify strengths and areas for growth, enhancing confidence and leadership understanding.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from experienced facilitators and a supportive cohort experience.
Program Components
- Pre-course Lumina Spark Profile Assessment
- Pre-course Work
- Individual, Small Group, and Large Group Activities