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Principal and Vice-Principal Leadership and Management Planning Guide

June 2022 | British Columbia Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association

This planning guide from the British Columbia Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association encompasses various areas of leadership and management responsibilities for school leaders. Some topics include school organization, site health and safety, creating inclusive schools, and student safety. It also addresses current practices and responsibilities such as student information, students and culture, indigenous education, parents and the public, legal responsibilities, professional growth and development, and school task lists. The planning guide contains helpful resources and materials that school administrators can use in their practice. This guide is also directly related to leader responsibilities that are listed in Canadian education documents such as the School Act and Regulation, the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Fire Safety Act, and other statutes, Ministerial Orders, and policy documents.

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