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School Personnel Development Human Resources Management for Effective Schools. EDLD 616 Chapter One. Chapter One. Principals and Assistant Principals are always engaged in the Human Resources process Recruitment Selection Induction Evaluation Professional Development.
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School Personnel DevelopmentHuman Resources Management for Effective Schools EDLD 616 Chapter One
Chapter One • Principals and Assistant Principals are always engaged in the Human Resources process • Recruitment • Selection • Induction • Evaluation • Professional Development
Human Resources Is All About Student Achievement • There is a direct link between teacher behavior, student effort and student learning. • It is possible to change teacher’s behavior, is it possible to change the teacher’s personality? • Evaluation and Professional Development • Is the evaluation procedure designed to improve student achievement? • What types of Professional Development are affective in changing teachers behaviors?
Characteristics of a High Performance School • Standards-based • Clear Mission • School Climate • Assessment • Professional Development • Resources • Data Collection • Communications
Climate Input Mission, Measurable Standards, Resources Transformation Teaching and Communications Assessment Data Collection Feedback Feedback Feedback Professional Development
NCLB • Created a “Highly-Qualified” standard • What problems is it creating? • Recruitment • Stress • Ethical decisions on the part of teachers • Attrition
Centralized v. Decentralized Systems • Centralized Advantages • Takes the pressure off of principals and teachers • More efficient • Allows schools to concentrate more on performance • No confusion about the roles in the Human Resources function
Describe the outcomes that receive the most attention in schools when efficiency is emphasized; when quality and equality are most valued?
Freedom to fail" refers to encouraging teachers to try new ideas and not penalizing them when such efforts are not successful. Some people believe that this attitude increases teachers' enthusiasm and effectiveness. Others disagree, saying new ideas should be introduced into the classroom only after they have been proven effective in controlled trials. What position do you take on this question? Why?
Ways Leaders Assist Personnel With Vision • Use existing resources to support the vision and goals • Develop the vision with and among the stakeholders • Identify, clarify, and address barriers to achieving the vision • Use the vision to shape educational programs, plans, and activities • Monitor and evaluate progress and revise plans wither personnel • Promote continuous and sustainable improvement • Recognize and celebrate the contributions of personnel toward the realization of the vision
Personnel Success Model School Vision Personnel Success Zone Personal Vision Personal Skills