The professional development modules are supported by a set of interactive resources designed to enhance your experience of the modules. These include relevant video clips, reflection questions, self-assessment tools, and quizzes. Additional online and print resources related to the module content are also referenced. Supplementary resources will be added as they become available so please check this section for updates.
General Resources
Module 1 : Authentic Governance through Ethical Leadership
Module 2 : Authentic Governance for Student Achievement: Boards Matter!
Module 3 : Right from the Start: Roles and Responsibilities
Module 4 : Common Ground, Common Purpose. Relationships in School Boards
Module 5 : Performance Review: Director of Education & Board Self-Assessment: Governance Performance
Module 6 : The Strategic Role and Multi-year Strategic Planning
Module 7 : Exercising Authentic Governance: The School Board’s Role as Policymaker
Module 8 : Conflict – Managing it Creatively
Module 9 : Family and Community Engagement
Module 10 : Advocacy: Engaging the Public
Module 11 : Conflict of interest; quasi-judicial hearings – Some legal aspects of governance
Module 12 : Running Effective Meetings
Module 13 : Finance
Module 14 : Human Resources