Governing and Managing NZ Schools

Check out LeadSpace, the site dedicated to building school leadership capacity in New Zealand schools, for further leadership resources. New material is added regularly.

Monitoring Teacher Supply 2008

Take a look at this information on the number of entitlement staffing vacancies and re-advertised vacancies in schools at the start of term 1, how these vacancies are being covered and, in the case of secondary schools, in what subject areas pressure points are occurring.
http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/publications/series/2519/23625
15-05-2008

World Environment Day 5 June … show the way today!

The Ministry of Education is encouraging every school, whare kura, kura, kōhanga reo and early childhood centre to do something on 5 June to mark World Environment Day and to share their plans to contribute to a sustainable future.

From 22 May all schools will be able to log in to Show the Way Today site to select eco-actions that schools might plan to do on 5 June and beyond. They will also be able to add their own future focused sustainability pledge which will be revealed on an online world map on the day.
http://efs.tki.org.nz/wed
14-05-2008

Mission-On

This inspiring collection shares the experiences of schools all over New Zealand taking action to address nutrition, general health and well-being issues within their schools and communities. Included are high level ‘snapshots’, and more indepth case studies of what schools have achieved so far.
http://mission-on.tki.org.nz/
08-05-2008

Ka Hikitia – Managing for Success

Ka Hikitia – Managing for Success: The Māori Education Strategy 2008–2012 aims to transform and change the education sector, ensuring Māori are able to enjoy education success as Māori. Find out more about Ka Hikitia here.
http://kahikitia.minedu.govt.nz/kahikitia/default.htm
08-05-2008

Nurturing Gifted and Talented Children – A Parent-Teacher Partnership

Access the online version of this book for parents and teachers of gifted children. The book provides guidelines for identifying gifted children, and suggestions for meeting their needs and nurturing their gifts and talents. There is a section on partnerships with education and the support services available for families and educators.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/gifted/talented/parents/nurturing/index_e.php
07-05-2008

School Tax Issues

Check out this information for answers to questions about schools, school trusts and Parent Teacher Associations and the Charities Act 2005.
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=12590&am
p;data=l

06-05-2008

2009 Study Awards, Fellowships, Study Support Grants, and Sabbaticals for Teachers

Visit this page for background information and criteria for study awards, fellowships, study support grants, and sabbaticals available to teachers.
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=6917
17-04-2008

Asia Knowledge

Engaging with Asia is vital to New Zealand’s future. The new Asia Knowledge kete on TKI is aligned to the new curriculum and provides information and teaching resources for becoming Asia Aware.
http://asia-knowledge.tki.org.nz
10-04-2008

Schools Plus

Public consultation is invited on how best to implement this new intitiative designed to see all young people engaged in school or some other form of education, training, or structured learning until the age of 18.
http://www.schoolsplus.govt.nz/
08-04-2008

Pandemic Planning in Schools

View this report on how schools are preparing for a potential influenza pandemic.
http://ero.govt.nz/ero/publishing.nsf/Content/pandemic-plng-schls-feb08
02-04-2008

Student Support

Access is available to the supporting positive behaviour collection and to student attendance.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/governance/student_support/
11-03-2008

Teachers TV

Look through the thousands of education videos available online.
http://www.teachers.tv/home.do
11-03-2008

Cooking up a Storm

Make use of this digital conversation between eight schools and four chefs to learn about careers in cooking.
http://www.digitalconversations.org.nz/vc/cooking/
06-09-2007

National College for School Leadership – Publications

Take time to read these National College for School Leadership (NCSL) publications and resources aimed to provide development and support for school leaders at all levels.
http://www.ncsl.org.uk/publications/index.cfm
24-07-2007

On TKI: Career Planning

Have a look at this information and materials on careers. These links are designed to support teachers, students, and parents in the planning of future careers.
http://www.tki.org.nz/e/tki/career_planning/
24-07-2007

21st Century Learning Environments for all Learners

Check out the links on this Ministry-sponsored conference held in Auckland in June this year. A range of speakers considered how to create innovative and effective learning environments for all learners.
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=12063&am
p;data=l

24-07-2007

Working in Partnership–Information for New School Trustees 2007–2010

Make use of this guide designed to support new trustees in their governance roles and responsibilities.
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=9541
12-07-2007

Managing your school

Make use of these practical guidelines that give step-by-step advice on how to deal with a range of school management-related issues. Guidelines can be downloaded as PDF files.
http://www.leadspace.govt.nz/knowledge/manage-your-school.php
14-09-2006

Digital Stories

Read the digital stories in LeadSpace which show what school leaders are doing in their schools. They highlight the thinking and strategies that are being applied to improve outcomes and benefits for students, staff, and communities.
http://www.leadspace.govt.nz/leadership/digital_stories/index.php
13-09-2006

Enabling the 21st Century Learner - An e-Learning Action Plan for Schools 2006-2010

Download the e-Learning Action Plan for Schools 2006-2010 publication. It describes the goals for e-learning in schools and the projects, tools, and resources that are being developed to address these outcomes.
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=10475&am
p;%20data=l

28-07-2006