1. What types of professional learning experiences do system leaders need?

1)A variety of medium through which PL can be accessed 2) Timely and responsive opportunities for PL 3) An ongoing focus on system leadership research 4) continued collaborative work

System leaders need learning experiences that are both specific to their individual roles and general enough to allow them to grow as overall leaders.

I would like to see the chance to work toward your SLQS certification if possible

Formal post-secondary work should count toward a member's total hours

Conflict resolution Human Resources Dealing with difficult people Board Governance Effective communication

-those areas that extend beyond education -liaison and building relationships with those out of field- discussing larger systemic issues -opportunities to discuss case scenarios and apply the quality standards - restructuring for how instructional supports and student services related staff have focused conversations when break out is required, but also have cross group learning.

Case studies, scenarios, stories, real life examples, opportunities to transfer experiences into hypothetical experiences. Generative dialogue. Shadowing experiences.

OHS /Safety / Liability HR / Employment Law Insurance Legal Mental Health / Wellness Inclusive Education: Support (liability, documentation etc) FOIP / Records Management Education Act / Regulations (interpretation, understanding, application)

There should be a nice range of synchronous and asynchronous types of learning experiences so members can proceed through learning options according to a pace that aligns with the constellation of the other demands in their time

Webinar Self-directed Professional reading Conferences Access to posts secondary Community of practice

Professional learning that is responsive to what is happening. Timely and responsive learning.

Collaborative, relevant, researched based opportunites with similar sized baords.

Time together with role-alikes and ability to set agenda items.... would also like some form of research related to the topic.... ex: Change Management or pedagogical relationships and discovery. Relevance - recognize that here are different levels of ability, experience... so, something that is differentiated Mentorship program for newbies Relationships are needed for effective learning

All portifolios learning in all portfolio law, governance, HR, a assurance,, inclusion, curriculum, ethics, Indigenous, relationship, visionary leadership,

*Timely, practical experiences *Scenarios, real life issues, stories of practice. *Current research and pedagogy, change theory *Innovative ways to manage and thrive with limited resources

We need to ensure that our PD meets the needs of all members, stretching from finance to curriculum to human resources, student services, etc.

We need opportunities to build our understanding of key provincial legislation, documents, and policies that govern our practice and decisions.

Keep up with current research trends. Alberta Ed changes. Training with the board, how to manage a board. HR law- legal sessions.

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Relevant, practical, research based, transferable to school system leaders.

Case studies that are related to our roles Ways to find more detailed information Curated respusres

System leaders need professional learning that is differentiated, current and continuing regionally meetings too.

Ongoing PD rather than "one and done" events, PD that provides content that is linked to actual roles and responsibilities, and pragmatic content rather than only theory.

Sessions involving collaboration...learning from one another. Presenters that have experienced success in the area in question in their roles.