Developing the Organization to Support Desired Practices

School and system leaders work to improve the instructional program in a number of ways, including

help develop clarity about goals and roles related to collaborative work, including those connected to financial literacy improvement
provide regular opportunities and structures that support teachers in working together on instructional improvement related to financial literacy, and establish a system for monitoring their collaborative work
establish a structure of teams and groups that work together on problem solving related to financial literacy instruction

Resources

Principals Want to Know #23: A Sound Investment: Financial Literacy Education in Ontario Schools A tip sheet for principals to support the implementation of Financial Literacy Education in their schools.	PDF

Ideas Into Action for School and System Leaders: Promoting Collaborative Learning Cultures: Putting the Promise into Practice This issue of Ideas Into Action explores research foundations supporting collaborative learning cultures, and present a sampling of current findings and resources.	PDF

Video

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Elementary: Grade 8 Geography and Language Video clip of a Principal showcasing: the importance of modelling and supporting students, providing resources for learning, job-embedded learning, mentoring, meeting the needs of all students. .	MP4

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Secondary: Grade 9-12 Business Studies and School-wide Leadership Video clip of a Vice Principal describing school-wide fundraising activity used to raise money but also build community and cohesion.	MP4

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