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Well at Work K-12 Leadership Course
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K-12 Wellbeing Leadership Cohort
If you are interested in the content of this course and would like to engage with and learn from other districts, consider the K-12 Wellbeing Leadership Cohort. This 8-week facilitated program will help you foster a collaborative, systemic approach to workplace wellbeing.
About the Course
How this course is structured
What's included?
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8 Modules
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Short Knowledge Quizzes and Self-Reflection Activities
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Additional Resources
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1 Certificate of Completion
Learning Targets
Modules
01 - Why Does Workplace Wellbeing Matter?
Instructed by Jennifer Turner, Registered Psychologist & former Superintendent/CEO
Learning targets of this module:
Module videos:
Learning targets of this module:
- Explain the benefits of a healthy workplace
- Recognize that systemic change is central to fostering and sustaining workplace wellbeing
- Access resources available to build a healthy workplace
- Commit to taking actions towards creating a healthy workplace
Module videos:
- Setting the Stage: The K-12 Workplace Today
- The Case for Investing in K-12 Workplace Wellbeing
- Assessing Your Current State: Your School District’s Principles, Beliefs and Values
- Getting Started With Moving to Action
- Towards a Systemic Approach to K-12 Workplace Wellbeing
- K-12 Workplace Wellbeing as a Continuous Improvement Cycle
- Resources to Build Support for K-12 Workplace Wellbeing
02 - What Does Workplace Wellbeing Look Like?
Instructed by Mary Ann Baynton, workplace relations specialist, Director of Collaboration and Strategy for Canada Life’s Workplace Strategies for Mental Health & "godmother of psychological health and safety"
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Learning targets of this module:
- Describe the 13 factors that contribute to workplace wellbeing
- Differentiate between individual approaches and systemic changes to foster workplace wellbeing
- Identify potential collective and systemic strategies to implement in your own workplace context
- Explain why workplace wellbeing requires ongoing mutual effort and commitment to create and sustain
Module videos:
- The 13 Factors that Contribute to Workplace Wellbeing
- A Shared Responsibility
- Strategies to Implement in Your Own Workplace Context
- Tools to Support You in Your Workplace Wellbeing Journey
- Optional Bonus Lesson: Beyond the Basic Threshold that Every Workplace Must Meet
03 - Creating A Ripple of Wellbeing
Instructed by Claire Guy, Executive Director for the British Columbia School Superintendents Association & former Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Learning targets of this module:
Module videos and activity:
1. What Is Your “Why?”
a. Activity: A conversation with yourself (10-point checklist)
2. What Does Workplace Wellbeing Mean to You?
3. Defining Workplace Wellbeing
4. How You Show Up as a Leader: Your Impact on Workplace Wellbeing
5. Your Personal Wellbeing Toolbox
6. Modelling Wellbeing in the Workplace
7. Wellbeing IS the Agenda: Committing to Workplace Wellbeing
Learning targets of this module:
- Recognize your role in promoting workplace wellbeing
- Develop at least one strategy to promote your own personal wellbeing
- Reflect on how your words, actions, and behaviours impact workplace wellbeing
Module videos and activity:
1. What Is Your “Why?”
a. Activity: A conversation with yourself (10-point checklist)
2. What Does Workplace Wellbeing Mean to You?
3. Defining Workplace Wellbeing
4. How You Show Up as a Leader: Your Impact on Workplace Wellbeing
5. Your Personal Wellbeing Toolbox
6. Modelling Wellbeing in the Workplace
7. Wellbeing IS the Agenda: Committing to Workplace Wellbeing
04 - Surveying The Current Landscape
Instructed by:
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Module videos:
- Brian Andjelic, former Superintendent/CEO & Director of Leadership Learning – Wellness for the College of Alberta School Superintendents
- Christina MacKinnon, Director of Innovation and Wellness for Greater St. Albert Catholic Regional School Division
Learning targets of this module:
- Identify and recruit key partners and collaborators to promote workplace wellbeing.
- Identify and access existing wellbeing resources.
- Develop a plan to gather relevant information and feedback on the current perceptions of workplace culture and wellbeing.
Module videos:
- Introduction to Surveying the Current Landscape
- Choosing a Framework to Supporting K-12 Workplace Wellbeing
- A Voice of Experience: Building on Existing Strengths
- A Voice of Experience: Assessing Your Level of Readiness and Building Your Toolbox
- A Voice of Experience: Determining Your Direction and Engaging Employees in the Process
- Key Learning and Takeaways
05 - Gathering and Accessing Your Data
Instructed by Dr. Charlie Naylor, Affiliated Scholar with Simon Fraser University & former Senior Researcher at the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation
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Module videos:
1. Introduction to Gathering and Accessing Your Data
Learning targets of this module:
- List the types of data you need to determine the current workplace wellbeing landscape in your district
- Identify gaps in available data
- Access data that are central to support your work in promoting workplace wellbeing
- Promote existing resources and efforts that support workplace wellbeing
Module videos:
1. Introduction to Gathering and Accessing Your Data
2. Demystifying Data: Turning Data into Insight
3. What Data is Already Available?: Accessing existing data
4. Gathering Data: What do you need and why?
5.Data Collection: Know where you’re going
6. Methodology: Quantitative, qualitative, or a combination?
7. Activity: Which method is appropriate for your context?
8. Resources
06 - Analyzing and Communicating Your Data
Instructed by Dr. Charlie Naylor, Affiliated Scholar with Simon Fraser University & former Senior Researcher at the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation
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Module videos:
Learning targets of this module:
- Identify local experts and resources to support your data analysis
- Begin analyzing and interpreting your data
- Communicate your key messages to engage relevant stakeholders and to build momentum towards taking action
Module videos:
- The Challenges of Data Analysis
- Aggregated Versus Disaggregated Data
- Gender and Minority Variables
- Easy Data to Collect (That You Already Have!)
- In Focus: Qualitative data analysis
- Communicating Your Findings: Develop a report
- Communicating Your Findings: Create visuals
- Communicating Your Findings: Determine actionable next steps
07 - Identifying Concrete Actions to Promote Workplace Wellbeing
Instructed by:
Learning targets of this module:
Module videos:
1. Introduction to Identifying Concrete Actions to Promote Workplace Wellbeing
- Dr. Charlie Naylor, Affiliated Scholar with Simon Fraser University & former Senior Researcher at the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation
- Brian Andjelic, former Superintendent/CEO & Director of Leadership Learning – Wellness for the College of Alberta School Superintendents
Learning targets of this module:
- List considerations for making effective recommendations for systemic change
- Identify short-term quick wins and long-term strategies to promote and sustain workplace wellbeing
- Begin to draft a report with your recommendations for the leadership team
Module videos:
1. Introduction to Identifying Concrete Actions to Promote Workplace Wellbeing
2. Individual and Collaborative Actions to Promote Workplace Wellbeing
3. Systemic Actions to Promote Workplace Wellbeing
4. 3 Workplace Wellbeing Examples from Alberta
5. 4 Strategies to Get Started with Workplace Wellbeing in Your School District
6. Connection and Communication: Who to involve in workplace wellbeing transformation efforts
7. Short- vs. Long-Term Actions to Address Workplace Wellbeing
8. Key Learning and Takeaways
9. Resources
08 - Perspectives on Workplace Wellbeing: The View From The Ground
Featuring:
Learning targets of this module:
Module video:
- Mali Bain, founder of NextGen Story: Custom Publishing & former high school teacher including non-profit and philanthropy specialist
- Micheal Bowden, Principal of Aboriginal Education & Director for the British Columbia School Superintendents Association
- Izi Loveluck, Teacher and President of district teachers' association
- Pam Rannelli, former Superintendent/CEO
- Dr. Christine Bellini, former psychologist & classroom teacher, and current school administrator & part-time professor
Learning targets of this module:
- Recognize the different perspectives and priorities of all stakeholders in fostering workplace wellbeing
- Appreciate the importance of individual and collective commitment to make systemic and sustainable changes to ensure workplace wellbeing
Module video:
- Perspectives on Workplace Wellbeing: The View from the Ground
- Optional Bonus Lesson: The Role of a School Administrator in Supporting Workplace Wellbeing
Meet The Instructors
Patrick Jones - Course author
Jennifer Turner
Jennifer Turner’s career has included classroom teacher, special education teacher, Vice Principal, Principal, District Principal, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent and District School Psychologist. She completed an Undergraduate in Special Education and a Master’s in School Psychology. Currently, Jennifer is a Doctoral Candidate in Education Leadership, with her topic of focus being Finding the strength: System Leadership of Mental Health Promotion and Intervention in one British Columbia School Division.
Jennifer is the former Superintendent of Schools for Fort McMurray Public Schools in Fort McMurray, Alberta and is currently Director, Wellbeing in Education at the University of Calgary.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Mary Ann Baynton
Mary Ann Baynton is the principal of Mary Ann Baynton & Associates where she consults with all levels of government and a diverse range of organizations including unions, associations, and institutions across the country. Her areas of expertise include workplace mental health, psychological safety, resolving conflict, and addressing performance concerns.
Mary Ann is an advisor to both Mindful Employer Canada and My Workplace Health and serves as the Director of Collaboration and Strategy for Workplace Strategies for Mental Health which produces free resources for all Canadians compliments of Canada Life. She has contributed to many committees including with the Workforce Advisory Committee for the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and was co-chair of the technical committee for the development of the National Standard of Canada on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
Mary Ann is an advisor to both Mindful Employer Canada and My Workplace Health and serves as the Director of Collaboration and Strategy for Workplace Strategies for Mental Health which produces free resources for all Canadians compliments of Canada Life. She has contributed to many committees including with the Workforce Advisory Committee for the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and was co-chair of the technical committee for the development of the National Standard of Canada on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Claire Guy
Claire Guy is an experienced education systems leader, a champion for mental health and inclusion. She brings a wealth of experience supporting Indigenous, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI), English Language Learning, Diverse Abilities and Disabilities, and Anti-Racism education. Claire brings this lens to all her leadership activities as she works to promote equity, focusing on the high impact strategies she initiated as Assistant Superintendent in her former school district in Langley B.C., and now from a provincial perspective from her role as Executive Director for the BC School Superintendents Association (BCSSA).
Patrick Jones - Course author
Brian Andjelic
Brian Andjelic has been involved in teaching and education administration for 40 plus years. School roles have included teacher, counselor, coach and school administration. For 12 years, Brian was involved in central office administration as Assistant and Deputy Superintendent of Learning. He completed his career as Superintendent of Schools at Prairie Rose School Division (Alberta) in the summer of 2017.
Education, leadership and wellness have been passions throughout Brian’s career. He graduated from San Diego State University with a B.A. in Leadership and Administration. Brian has worked with the College of Alberta School Superintendents the past three years in the Director of Leadership Learning – Wellness portfolio, fusing leadership and wellbeing.
Education, leadership and wellness have been passions throughout Brian’s career. He graduated from San Diego State University with a B.A. in Leadership and Administration. Brian has worked with the College of Alberta School Superintendents the past three years in the Director of Leadership Learning – Wellness portfolio, fusing leadership and wellbeing.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Christina MacKinnon
Christina MacKinnon is a Director of Innovation and Wellness in the Greater St. Albert Catholic School Division in Alberta. Her role is to support the wellness needs of the staff, students and their families, so that they are able to serve others while living fully and joyfully.
Before starting in her role in April of 2021, Christina served the learning community through her years as a teacher from 1992-2013, modelling and leading health and wellbeing through her role as a Physical Education Lead and homeroom teacher, as well as through her many community involvements, such as volunteering with the Kids of Steel Triathlon and organizing the St. Albert Challenge Relays each spring in St. Albert.
From the fall of 2013 to the spring of 2021, Christina served her learning community through administrative roles, having been a Vice-Principal and Principal for several years prior to taking on her new role as Director of Innovation and Wellness.
As mother of three now strikingly brilliant adults, she has always modelled the importance of taking care of all wellness needs to live fully and joyfully. Christina enjoys running, biking, hiking and swimming, as well as competing in triathlons with her St. Albert Triathlon Club.
Before starting in her role in April of 2021, Christina served the learning community through her years as a teacher from 1992-2013, modelling and leading health and wellbeing through her role as a Physical Education Lead and homeroom teacher, as well as through her many community involvements, such as volunteering with the Kids of Steel Triathlon and organizing the St. Albert Challenge Relays each spring in St. Albert.
From the fall of 2013 to the spring of 2021, Christina served her learning community through administrative roles, having been a Vice-Principal and Principal for several years prior to taking on her new role as Director of Innovation and Wellness.
As mother of three now strikingly brilliant adults, she has always modelled the importance of taking care of all wellness needs to live fully and joyfully. Christina enjoys running, biking, hiking and swimming, as well as competing in triathlons with her St. Albert Triathlon Club.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Dr. Charlie Naylor
Charlie taught in secondary school grades in Sheffield, U.K., and with unemployed youth in Melbourne, Australia. He completed graduate studies at Simon Fraser University (M.A.) and at the University of British Columbia (PhD). Prior to retirement, he was the Senior Researcher at the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF). He is an Affiliated Scholar with Simon Fraser University and has worked as Coach to three B.C. school district teams addressing staff well-being.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Mali Bain
Mali is a former high school teacher and has had the joy of working both as a teacher, in non-profits, and in philanthropy. She has a background facilitating diverse groups of stakeholders, and has had the joy of doing that work in places from Kenya to Newfoundland to UBC. She was a senior program officer at McConnell Foundation; in that role, she convened and learned from remarkable educators, leaders, and policy-makers across Canada. Mali is also the founder of NextGen Story: Custom Publishing.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Michael Bowden
Mike Bowden is Secwépemc te Pelltíq̓t and settler ancestry and a member of the Whispering Pines/Clinton Band of the Secwépemc Nation. He is the District Principal for Indigenous Education and the Administrator for the Indigenous Education Council for School District No. 73.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Izi Loveluck
Izi Loveluck is a former US National Board Certified Teacher, has taught in Canada for fifteen years and became President of a small, isolated, teachers' association in BC in January 2021.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Pam Rannelli
Pam has been involved in K-12 education for over 40 years. She has been a classroom teacher, itinerant teacher for children who are blind or visually impaired, a principal, Director of Inclusive Learning, Assistant Superintendent of Learning and a Senior Manager with Alberta Education. She retired as Superintendent of Foothills School Division in Alberta in 2019.
Pam holds a B.A. and BEd from St. Francis Xavier University, a Graduate Certificate in Education Psychology from the University of Calgary and a Masters in Education from Dalhousie University. In addition, she recently completed a Change Management Certificate from Cornell University.
Pam holds a B.A. and BEd from St. Francis Xavier University, a Graduate Certificate in Education Psychology from the University of Calgary and a Masters in Education from Dalhousie University. In addition, she recently completed a Change Management Certificate from Cornell University.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Dr. Christine Bellini
Christine Bellini is a former psychotherapist and classroom teacher. Currently, she works as an administrator in a public school in Ontario and is a part-time professor in two faculties of education. Christine holds a Doctorate Degree in education law and policy. She has been published numerous times and is co-author of an education law book for Ontario teachers.
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