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 This web conference is hosted on behalf of REGISTER ONLINE ICP 2011 World Convention August 15 – 18,

 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

Board Leadership Development Strategy Requirements Manual

Today’s Agenda  The Foundation of an Effective Mentoring/Coaching Program  Mentoring and Coaching Training  Matching Mentors with Mentees  No Fault Exit Strategy  Alignment of PPA and Mentoring/Coaching Goals  The Profound Impact of Mentoring/Coaching Programs  The Importance of Combining Mentoring and Coaching  Maintaining the Momentum

Foundation of an Effective Mentoring/Coaching Program  A review of strategies regarding an effective mentoring/coaching program that boards can implement to nurture trust  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  Clarifying expectations and providing opportunities to share with each other is conducive to effective programs  Essential Skills for Mentors:  Focused Conversations  Active Listening  Powerful Questioning

Matching Mentors with Mentees  Based on trust, respect and confidentiality  Mentees have the opportunity to provide input into the criteria for their mentor  Consideration for school context is important  The Ontario Leadership Framework can be used as a basis for matching

No Fault Exit Strategy  The strategy should be determined at the beginning of the program  It involves a mutual agreement, emphasized to both mentors and mentees  The agreement should specify that either party has the option of discontinuing the mentor relationship for any reason  The No Fault Exit Strategy should not be used as an excuse to avoid dealing with a difficult situation  Ensure that no blame is attached to either partner in a No Fault Exit

Alignment of Principal Performance Appraisal and Mentoring/Coaching Goals  All mentees are required to complete a Learning Plan  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  Strategies for maintaining momentum  Deeper relationships  Transitioning from the role of mentee to mentor  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: Mary Barchiesi Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario ext.29 Dr. Joanne Robinson Ontario Principals’ Council ext.247

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