1. Leadership starts from within

Our objectives for the TPA  are to:

We will:

Our success will be measured by:

1.1 Ensure our values and beliefs underpin our work

·       Continue to use the scenario planning map which outlines the key strands connected to our values and beliefs in all our work

·       Audit current practices, positions and papers to ensure they reflect our values and beliefs

·    All TPA representatives, working parties and planning teams will use the SPF to inform their work

·    Values and beliefs will be clearly evident in all TPA documents, practices and website

1.2 Critically reflect on ourselves and our work

·       Develop processes for reflection to be used at Branch, State and Executive levels

·       Provide feedback to members in key areas of Governance, Administration & Organisation, Key Strand areas of Curriculum & Delivery, Leadership & Advocacy, Member Welfare & Wellbeing

·       Use feedback as the basis for planning

·    The majority of members will participate in reflective processes about their involvement with the association, as well as feedback about the work of the association

·    Increased participation by members in the reflection/feedback planning processes of the association

·    Demonstrated links between feedback and planning will be evident in Executive, Branch and state-wide work.

1.3 Take action to ensure the wellbeing of members

·       Continue developing processes and structures which will provide support for members at Branch & state level

·       Provide advice to the DoE in relation to specific roles, structures and processes which create undue stress for our members, in particular, managing underperformance

·       Conduct a range of events targeting strategies for supporting  positive health & wellbeing

·    Members will report a high level of satisfaction with the support provided for them by the association

·    Members will report feeling a greater sense of connection with each other

·    Advice provided by TPA will be used by DoE in considering appropriate and efficient policies, practices and guidelines for school leaders and their communities

·    High member participation rate in these events

2. Leadership is about influencing others

Our objectives for the TPA are to:

We will:

Our success will be measured by:

2.1 Communicate in ways that people understand and identify with

·       Continue to prepare papers on specific topics in the key areas of Curriculum & Delivery, Leadership & Advocacy, ad Member Welfare & Wellbeing

·       Provide information to members to use with their communities concerning educational matters

§     Members will report they understand and use this information where appropriate within their school communities

§     The majority of members will indicate this information has been useful in their work

2.2 Build trusting and respectful relationships within our community and beyond

§     Work with the Minister, DoE to shape and influence government education in Tasmania

§     Maintain relationships with other groups who have an interest in government education including TRB, TSSP&F and the AEU

§     Work with other national bodies to influence direction and policy in education at a national level

§     Provide a range of opportunities for members to build positive relationships with each other

§     Having a effective MoU as a basis for our work, as measured by progress in targeted areas

§     Increasing the number of members willing to work on consultative groups

§     Increased participation in Branch meeting formats

2.3 Advocate for change supported using rich evidence processes

§     Continue to use & develop processes to gather evidence for advocacy and advice to the Minister & DoE

§     Explore opportunities to partner with UTas to research priority areas

§     Increased response rate from members in harvesting data and information

§     Establishing a partnership between the TPA and UTas

3. Leadership develops a rich learning environment

Our objectives for the TPA are to:

We will:

Our success will be measured by:

3.1 Build the capacity of members as strong, effective school leaders

§     Provide PL opportunities for members in a range of different forums

§     Allocate resources to Branches for PL

§   A high level of participation by members at Branch and State-wide events.

3.2 Collaborative approaches to learning are encouraged and resourced

§     Use planning teams in key areas of Curriculum & Delivery, Leadership & Advocacy and Member Welfare & wellbeing to co-ordinate and facilitate learning opportunities

3.3 Value the different styles, experience and knowledge of members in planning learning opportunities

§     Use members to plan activities at Branch and state level based on the key TPA areas of Curriculum & Delivery, Leadership & Advocacy and Member Welfare & wellbeing

4. Leadership builds professionalism and management capability

Our objectives for the TPA are to :

We will:

Our success will be measured by:

4.1 The vision, values and beliefs of the TPA will underpin and inform all management decisions

4.2 Accountability will be an integral part of the operation and function of the TPA

4.3 Advocacy for our profession will occur regularly

§     Continue to work closely with TPA media advisor to build the profile of the TPA and government education

§     Provide members with data and information where appropriate to assist in advocacy with their communities

§       Increased profile in Tasmanian media

4.4 Ensure the structures, systems and processes that we use  are  developed by  and understood and valued by members

§     Have organisational structure and processes that meet the needs of our organisation for the next 4 years

§     Determine systems, structures and processes following consultation and input from members

§       Members will provide positive feedback to the Executive through state-wide  and branch meetings, and through surveys

5. Leadership inspires leadership actions and aspirations in others

Our objectives for the TPA  are to:

We will:

Our success will be measured by:

5.1 Provide opportunities  and support for members to take on leadership roles within the TPA

§     Invite members to represent TPA on various consultative groups based on their interests, knowledge and skills

5.2 Promote school leadership development across our state

§     Use an action research model for delivery of  leadership PL in 2008

§     Work in conjunction with other stakeholders including DoE and UTas to develop a comprehensive approach to leadership development in Tasmania

§     Work with Branches to identify potential school leaders and provide at least one event in each Branch to explore leadership

§       Member participation and feedback

§       Create a formal partnership with UTas.

5.3 Encourage others to take up leadership positions within the TPA

§     Develop and publish position descriptions for the various roles in TPA

§     Provide information to members regarding the opportunities to become leaders in TPA

§     Provide specific support for newly appointed leaders, including an induction process

§     Allocate resources to support members undertaking leadership roles for the TPA