Module 6: Building an Effective Culture
Module 6: Building an Effective Culture Module Objectives: Upon completion of this module, middle leaders will be able to: Define the characteristics of a positive, inclusive, and high-performing school culture. Identify their role in shaping and maintaining school culture within their team and across the kura. Apply strategies to foster psychological safety and open […]
Cook Islands Module 5: Strategic Planning and Visioning
Module Objectives: Define the key components of a compelling school vision and mission. Articulate the importance of strategic planning in achieving educational goals and school improvement. Apply a systematic process for developing strategic plans within a school context. Contribute to the creation of a shared and inspiring vision for their kura. Identify effective methods for […]
Cook Islands Module 4: Leading Others:
Module Objectives: Articulate a clear understanding of coaching principles and their application within an educational leadership context. Develop and apply a range of effective coaching models and techniques to support the growth and development of individuals and teams. Cultivate strong coaching relationships built on trust, respect, and a focus on individual strengths and goals. […]
Cook Islands Module 3: Leading Others:
Module Objectives: Critically analyse and evaluate your own communication style and its impact on various stakeholder groups within the school and wider community. Strategically apply advanced communication techniques to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and foster shared understanding amongst diverse teams. Develop and implement proactive strategies to cultivate and maintain high levels of relational trust with […]
Module 2
Due: 16th June “He waka eke noa” We are all in this together. Module Objectives: Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to: Articulate their personal leadership philosophy and goals. Develop a compelling vision for student success that is inclusive and equitable. Align their personal goals and vision with the school’s […]
Module 1: Leading Self
“Ko ngā pae tawhiti whāia kia tata, ko ngā pae tata, whakamaua kia tina.” The potential for tomorrow depends on what we do today. Module Objectives: Enhance self-awareness: Develop a deeper understanding of personal values, beliefs, and leadership styles. Develop emotional intelligence: Identify and manage personal emotions, and understand and respond effectively to the emotions […]
Course Readings
There are three required texts for the Cook Islands Leadership programme. There is no particular time frame to read these in over the course of the programme, though “The Principal” is best to save until 2026 and the focus on principalship then. All three texts will be sent to you in Term 2. BOOK DISCUSSION: […]
Modules
LEADING SELF Module 1: Self awareness and emotional intelligence. Enhance your self-awareness and emotional intelligence to understand your strengths, weaknesses, and how your emotions impact your leadership style. Module 2: Developing a leadership vision. Set personal leadership goals, craft a vision for student success, and align with the school’s mission. LEADING OTHERS Module 3: Communication […]
Welcome and Introductions
We would love to get to know you. Please post a short introduction and take the time to read other people’s introductions too. Networking and connection is a really important aspect of all our leadership programmes and one way to start this off is to comment on other people’s posts. Kei ōu ringaringa te […]
Cook Islands Leadership Programme 2025/2026
A warm welcome to the Aotearoa AP/DP Programme! It is great to have you on board with us this year. Itiiti rearea, teitei kahikatea ka taea Although the rearea is small it can ascend the lofty heights of the Kahikatea tree The rearea, a small native bird, was closely observed by our ancestors as it […]
