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Competencies
Voices of BC modules
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- Contextual Literacy: New to Role
- Growing the Capacity of Self and Others
- Indigenous Perspectives - Humility - Growing Capacity of Self and Others
- Aligning Systems and Structures with Vision for Learning
- Fostering a Culture of Curiosity and Inquiry
- Stewardship for the Future of All Children - Belonging and Inclusion
- Stewardship for the Future of All Children - Overcoming Barriers
Spirit of Leadership in Action
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- Contextual Literacy - New to Role
- Growing the Capacity of Self and Others
- Indigenous Perspectives - Humility - Growing Capacity of Self and Others
- Aligning Systems and Structures with Vision for Learning
- Fostering a Culture of Curiosity and Inquiry
- Stewardship for the Future of All Children - Belonging and Inclusion
- Stewardship for the Future of All Children - Overcoming Barriers
Summer Gathering Learning Guide
Post-Summer Resources
- TSOL - Values and Beliefs
- Adapting TSOL papers for BCPVPA Competencies
- Discussion Paper - Stewardship for the Future of All Children
- Discussion Paper - Fostering a Culture of Curiosity and Inquiry
- Discussion Paper - Growing the Capacity of Self and Others
- Discussion Paper - Contextual Literacy
- Discussion Paper - Aligning Structures with Vision for Learning
- Resource for Districts
Working with PVP Modules
- Discussion Paper - Bridging Policy and Practice PVP
- Discussion Paper - Aligning Structures with Vision for Learning PVP
- Discussion Paper - Contextual Literacy and Agency PVP
- Discussion Paper - Fostering a Culture of Curiosity and Inquiry PVP
- Discussion Paper - Growing the Capacity of Self and Others PVP
- Discussion Paper - Aligning Structures with Vision for Learning
Professional Growth Plan
The Sprit of Leadership
Leadership Competencies for System Leaders
In the fall of 2020, the BCSSA Board of Directors approved a process to update the BCSSA Leadership Competencies entitled Dimensions of Practice and approved a process for that revision.
Our history of competencies began in the late 1990s when the BCSSA wrote a series of leadership statements titled Dimensions of Practice. Based on the Professional Standards for the Superintendency from the American Association of School Administrators, the Dimensions have been a guiding document for the practice of system leaders in BC. In the fall of 2020, the BCSSA Board of Directors approved a process to update Dimensions of Practice. This update intends to honour that past work, and to provide a series of guiding statements about leadership at the system level.
The First People’s Principles of Learning state that learning is embedded in memory, history, and story and that learning involves generational roles and responsibilities. These competencies are intended to tell the story of leadership at the system level. Leadership is not only about skills and attributes, but also about the relationships and personal characteristics that comprise care and compassion. This document captures our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, our leadership values, and provides a foundation for individuals to find their own Spirit of Leadership
Spirit of Leadership Competencies
A quick overview of your competencies.
Stewardship for the Future of All Children
Leaders focus on all children and continually strive to create and sustain places of belonging and care not only for self and others, but for the land and environment. Our eternal purpose is to embrace the challenges ahead and to have the courage to create a future that is inclusive, just, and sustainable.
Fostering a Culture of Curiosity and Inquiry
Inquiry is curiosity in action and is a lived daily practice and mindset. The ongoing development of collaborative processes that focus on designing engaging learning environments and participating in reflective practice are at the heart of our work. Inquiry is about demonstrating honesty in reflection and unearthing truth about what we know.
Growing the Capacity of Self and Others
Leaders demonstrate integrity and humility as they continually work to act selflessly in service of others. These qualities include an ongoing examination of one’s own leadership style and practices and an intentional commitment to lifelong learning and the support of the learning of others around you.
Contextual Literacy
We are shaped by, and we in turn shape the systems and relationships that surround us. Leaders respect and acknowledge the power of culture and context and balance the needs and knowledge presented by internal and external systems and partners. Leaders “read the land” of the organization within and nurture healthy, transparent, and inclusive cultures.
Aligning Structures with Vision for Learning
Systems and structures have inherent knowledge, practice, and capabilities. Leaders have the wisdom to identify, connect, and alter systems and structures to focus efforts and resources where it is most needed. Keen observers, careful communicators, leaders are points of connection and active constructors of systems that align and support.