Characteristics of an effective school council Why is this topic important? A strong, united council with a clear vision and a willingness to contribute positively is a feature of a successful school. On completing this unit, the participant should be able to: understand what makes a school council successful understand the role the president plays in an effective council. The importance of good governance Good governance enables the council to perform efficiently and effectively and to respond strategically to changing demands and educational challenges. Good governance relies on the professional leadership of the principal, the president, the school council and effective meeting procedures. In an effective school, school council processes are characterised by a mutual sharing of information, knowledge and ideas. There is a focus on open communication where all members are able to exchange information, share experiences, express different perspectives, pose questions, clarify viewpoints, explore relevant research and develop a shared vision and way forward. Good governance also involves ensuring decisions are made and implemented appropriately. What makes a school council effective An effective school council is one that: focuses on improving student learning outcomes and educational opportunities involves the community in conversations about key educational issues and challenges is actively involved in the development of the School Strategic Plan promotes meaningful parent and community participation and actively seeks the views of its community has a clear understanding of its roles and responsibilities includes members who represent the diverse views of the school community has a and consistent process for decision-making maintains high ethical standards has members with and respect for one another evaluates and communicates with the school community about its activities regularly reviews and evaluates its own performance appropriately delegates to individual members and sub-committees devotes time to its own growth and development, through induction and training.
Characteristics of an effective school council Why is this topic important? A strong, united council with a clear vision and a willingness to contribute positively is a feature of a successful school. On completing this unit, the participant should be able to: understand what makes a school council successful understand the role the president plays in an effective council. The importance of good governance Good governance enables the council to perform efficiently and effectively and to respond strategically to changing demands and educational challenges. Good governance relies on the professional leadership of the principal, the president, the school council and effective meeting procedures. In an effective school, school council processes are characterised by a mutual sharing of information, knowledge and ideas. There is a focus on open communication where all members are able to exchange information, share experiences, express different perspectives, pose questions, clarify viewpoints, explore relevant research and develop a shared vision and way forward. Good governance also involves ensuring decisions are made and implemented appropriately. What makes a school council effective An effective school council is one that: focuses on improving student learning outcomes and educational opportunities involves the community in conversations about key educational issues and challenges is actively involved in the development of the School Strategic Plan promotes meaningful parent and community participation and actively seeks the views of its community has a clear understanding of its roles and responsibilities includes members who represent the diverse views of the school community has a and consistent process for decision-making maintains high ethical standards has members with and respect for one another evaluates and communicates with the school community about its activities regularly reviews and evaluates its own performance appropriately delegates to individual members and sub-committees devotes time to its own growth and development, through induction and training.
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