The course is aimed at Newly/Appointed Departmental Heads as well "Acting Departmental Heads" DH from a full range of public schools.

*Disclaimer- If you are an acting DH - A letter MUST be provided as proof of "Acting Departmental Head" to be submitted upon approval of course to coordinator of the course". 

The purpose of the interaction is to:

(i) inform the Departmental Head as to the WCED's expectations of their professional role-
responsibilities;

(ii) introduce possible new perspectives as to their professional functioning;
(iii) create the need to revisit present leadership and management practices;
(iv) provide guidance to re-construct present practices where necessary, especially within the "new
normal" irt pandemic, and 

(v) generate thought-processes that would result in an improved environment for quality-based
teaching and learning and institutional leadership.

The CTLI will endeavor to provide the participants with practical guidance on how a Departmental
Head is to realise improved teaching and learning and institutional leadership practices at school level.
Emphasis is on planning and effecting a teaching and learning environment aligned with the current
curriculum and appropriate classroom management strategies within a pandemic.

The professional development programme is self-paced and will be delivered through an online
platform.

Modules covered:
Module 1: The Principal, Departmental Head (DH) and Deputy Principal (DP), and a values-driven school in a value-driven community.
Module 2: Legal Framework and the principal.
Module 3: Job description of the Departmental Head
Module 4: Portfolio Management – Managing the Curriculum. 
Module 5: Managing staff.
Module 6: School-based data Management.

The content of the programme will be facilitated through PowerPoint presentations readings, self-reflection tasks and online interaction with fellow course participants. You will also be afforded the opportunity to interact with Facilitators (Mentors) during specified times.

SACE Professional Development Points: 15
Further detail will be provided with confirmation of participation.

NB! Should you miss more than ONE ONLINE MODULE- You will be asked to register for the next course.