Great Teaching, Inspired Learning: School Leadership Initiative evaluation
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rochelle Cox, Lucy Snowball, Duncan Rintoul, Monica Ahn |
| Evaluator company | Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation (CESE) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Classification | Other evidence |
| Study type | Expert opinion |
| Evaluation type | Both process and outcome |
Summary
This is an evaluation of three School Leadership initiatives in Great Teaching, Inspired Learning (GTIL):
- NSW Public School Leadership and Management Credential
- the Leadership Development Initiative (LDI)
- the Principal, School Leadership Initiative (PSL).
A process evaluation examined how each initiative had been implemented, and the LDI also included an outcome evaluation. Evaluation methods included surveys and interviews with relevant stakeholders. Findings suggest that:
- the Credential is a well utilised and valued resource that has led to increased confidence in relevant policies
- the LDI is making a valuable contribution to the instructional leadership capabilities of both participants and mentors, especially those in the Highly Accomplished cohort
- principals perceived PSLs as a valuable source of support, especially in relation to the school plan, although more support with managing work-life balance could be provided.