WEB CONFERENCE TO SUPPORT BOARD LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Please standby, the web conference will begin shortly! We invite you to use the chat feature to introduce yourself and your team REGISTER ONLINE ICP 2011 World Convention August 15 – 18, 2011 www.icp2011.ca This web conference is hosted on behalf of Enhancing the Outcomes of an Effective P/VP Mentoring Program Presented By Mary Barchiesi Director of Professional Learning, CPCO Dr. Joanne Robinson Director of Professional Learning, OPC Kathleen Fraumeni Special Projects, Mentoring and Coaching, London District Catholic School Board S Board Leadership Development Strategy Requirements Manual Today’s Agenda S The Foundation of an Effective Mentoring/Coaching Program S Mentoring and Coaching Training S Matching Mentors with Mentees S No Fault Exit Strategy S Alignment of PPA and Mentoring/Coaching Goals S The Profound Impact of Mentoring/Coaching Programs S The Importance of Combining Mentoring and Coaching S Maintaining the Momentum Foundation of an Effective Mentoring/Coaching Program S A review of strategies regarding an effective mentoring/coaching program that boards can implement to nurture trust S Important Elements of a Strong Mentoring relationship: Mutual and Reciprocal Trusting Confidential Purposeful and productive Supportive and encouraging Collaborative Developmental and evolving over time Reflective and growth-oriented Based on accurate communication Mentoring and Coaching Training S Clarifying expectations and providing opportunities to share with each other is conducive to effective programs S Essential Skills for Mentors: Focused Conversations Active Listening Powerful Questioning Matching Mentors with Mentees S Based on trust, respect and confidentiality S Mentees have the opportunity to provide input into the criteria for their mentor S Consideration for school context is important S The Ontario Leadership Framework can be used as a basis for matching No Fault Exit Strategy S The strategy should be determined at the beginning of the program S It involves a mutual agreement, emphasized to both mentors and mentees S The agreement should specify that either party has the option of discontinuing the mentor relationship for any reason S The No Fault Exit Strategy should not be used as an excuse to avoid dealing with a difficult situation S Ensure that no blame is attached to either partner in a No Fault Exit Alignment of Principal Performance Appraisal and Mentoring/Coaching Goals S All mentees are required to complete a Learning Plan S Individuals can adjust the Goals and Strategies within the Ministry template to the context of the Mentee Learning Plan The Profound Impact of Mentoring/Coaching Programs Sharing Success Stories Have a question? Please use the chat function on your screen. The Importance of Combining Mentoring and Coaching “Coaching is not mentoring, although effective mentors use coaching skills and strategies” - Gary Bloom Maintaining Momentum S Strategies for maintaining momentum S Deeper relationships S Transitioning from the role of mentee to mentor S Evaluation of the program Have a question? Please use the chat function on your screen. Contact Information If you have further questions or would like more information, please contact: Dr. Joanne Robinson Ontario Principals’ Council 416-322-6600 ext.247 jrobinson@principals.ca Mary Barchiesi Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario 416-483-1556 ext.29 mbarchiesi@cpco.on.ca Thank You for Participating in this Web Conference We would appreciate any feedback that you are able to provide and will be sending you a brief survey to complete shortly. Hosted on behalf of