PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL
Regional Principal Networking Session for Ontario’s Early Learning Programs (ELP’s)
The Ministry of Education has released the dates for principal networking sessions for those principals who will be implementing ELP’s in their schools in September 2010. The sessions are designed to bring all principals of ELP’s together by region to receive some helpful information and advice from colleague principals as well as to share experiences in the planning and delivery of full day programs.
The meeting dates are as follows:
Sudbury/North Bay region - February 8, 2010
Barrie region - February 9, 2010
London region - February 10, 2010
Ottawa region - February 11, 2010
Thunder Bay region - February 12, 2010
Toronto region - February 18, 2010
Additional networking opportunities are being planned for the near future. It is hoped that these sessions will provide principals with the necessary information for a successful start-up of the programs in the fall. There are still many unanswered questions that CPCO has identified for the Ministry implementation team. We are looking forward to conversing with Assistant Deputy Minister Jim Grieve who is overseeing the ELP implementation. He will address the Council of District Representatives at the CDR meeting on Friday, February 19, 2010 in Toronto.
Web Conferences to Support the Principal Performance Appraisal (PPA) Process
The first web conference on Using the Annual Growth Plan to Build Collaborative Relationships is scheduled for Friday, February 12th at 11:00 a.m. This initiative involves participation from CPCO, OPC, OCSOA and OPSOA.
This web conference will provide:
- an overview of the process to emphasize the timelines;
- focusing on the role of the appraiser to support growth of the appraise;
- the annual growth plan as the catalyst for conversations;
- utilizing the foundation of the Leadership Framework to determine goals and strategies for growth
- how the growth plan supports the implementation of the performance plan and its continuous process; and
- tips for self-reflection.
Conference Schedule
| Topic |
Date |
Time |
| Using the annual growth plan to build collaborative relationships | February 12, 2010 | 11am to 12 pm or 12:30 pm to1:30 pm |
| Courageous conversations | February 23, 2010 | 11am to 12 pm or 1pm to 2pm |
| The summative report | February 25, 2010 | 11 am to 12 pm or 1pm to 2pm |
| The Performance Plan | March 1, 2010 | 11 am to 12 pm or 1pm to 2pm |
| Maintaining the momentum: ongoing feedback | March 2, 2010 | 11am to 12 pm or 1pm to 2pm |
| Supporting a P/VP with an unsatisfactory rating | March 4 2010 | 11 am to 12 pm or 1pm to 2pm |
To register for these web conferences, contact Lori Horan at lhoran@principals.ca
Family Day
I would like to wish all our CPCO members and partners a relaxing and joyful day on Monday, February 15, 2010 as we celebrate Family Day. May this be an opportunity for you to spend time with your families and be rejuvenated in the work you do as we journey toward the season of Lent and the wonder of Easter.
Upcoming Events
Feb. 11 - Member Security Committee tele-conference
Feb. 13 - PQP visit, Brampton
Feb. 17 - EQAO learning symposium
If you would like to comment or provide feedback on the President’s Journal, please contact Paul Lacalamita at president@cpco.on.ca.