Build Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ confidence and self-efficacy by:
- supporting understanding and appropriate responsiveness relating to administrative responsibilities associated with Board policy, the School Act and administrative responsibilities
- developing capacity with the knowledge, skills and attitudes outlined in the BCPVPA Leadership Standards
- strengthening reflection on practice
developing and articulating a framework for judgment and decision-making
- refining artistry in implementation of Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ work
Maintain and enhance Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ sense of well-being by: - considering personal health and care and creating work/life balance
- expanding perspectives on tensions and struggles
- developing supportive networks for Principals & Vice-Principals
- respecting existing strengths and skills and identifying areas for continuous growth
- articulating professional vision and purpose
seeking and receiving feedback
Guiding Principles of the BCPVPA Mentorship Program
- Open: accessible to Principals and Vice-Principals new to role and changing a role
- Voluntary: participation is encouraged, not mandated or required
- Non-judgmental: the focus is on learning and growth and mentors act as agents of development
- Relational: respects the importance of a trust-based relationship, recognizing the place for vulnerability and the need for confidentiality
- Individualized: needs and interests of mentees are a priority when matching with a mentor and establishing goals
- Learner-focused: develops opportunities for growth for both mentors and mentees, recognizing learning is reciprocal and mutually beneficial to all participants
- Flexible: offers diverse means for participants to meet and interact/communicate (adaptive to place and technology use)
The BCPVPA Mentorship Advisory Team
- Kevin Reimer
- Ted St.Pierre
- Alison Davies
Implementation Framework of BCPVPA Mentorship Program - an honorarium of $300 will be provided for mentors, and may be used towards travel expenses related to the program
- mentor and mentee applications to be sent to Kevin Reimer by the end of September
- an introductory webinar will be held for all participants in early October
mentor training is scheduled at the Vancouver BCPVPA office in October
- invitational webinars to support mentorship conversations will be held for both mentors and mentees throughout the year
- formative feedback will be solicited through an online survey in April
- a summative program review will be provided in June to assist the Advisory Team in future planning