2019 Annual Report

National Congress Executive on Rural Education Coaching in Canada Educational Professional Research Leadership Learning 2018 - 2019 Annual Report Saskatchewan Principals’ Short Course Educational Strategic Assistant Professional Planning Development Post-Secondary Education PreK - 12 Consultative International Education Services Studies Contents Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit 2018 – 2019 Annual Report Getting to Know SELU 2 Dean’s Message and SELU Reports 3 7 Dr Michelle Prytula, Dr David Burgess, and Patricia Prowse Organizational Structure 7 Learn more about our governance 9 What We Do 9 SELU Team 10 2018 - 2019 11 SELU Services 10 Find out what we can do for you A Look Back at 2018-19 13 13 Major events and projects Future Initiatives 25 Commitments for 2019 - 2020 SELU Research Review Journal (SRRJ) 26 A resource for educational administrators and 17 practitioners 23 Constitution 27 SELU is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respect to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship to one another. 2018 – 2019 Annual Report 1 Getting to know SELU Excellence in Educational Leadership University-Based SELU’s Vision Community Aligned Educational and human service organizations that are guided by effective, knowledgeable, and research- As a valuable University of Saskatchewan research informed leaders who support, strengthen, and unit, the Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit achieve exceptional student outcomes and enriched (SELU) is a non-profit agency that provides customized well-being in schools and communities. consultative services to educational partners, First Nations authorities, and human services agencies that enhance leadership development and educational programs. While delivering on U of S priorities, SELU is a collaborative and active partner in the PreK-12 and SELU’s Mission post-secondary education sectors. It is focused on enhancing the quality of leadership in education, To provide opportunities for leadership development improving student learning outcomes, and student through professional learning, dialogues, research, well-being. and leadership studies; and to offer consulting services to local, national, and international organizations. Alignment to the Education Sector Strategic Plan SELU’s Services The Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit strives to align its work with the Ministry of Education’s SELU works with clients to customize services to meet Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP). SELU’s team identified needs and key deliverables. members contribute to discussions of ESSP priorities such as early learning, reading, First Nations, Métis, • School Effectiveness Studies and Inuit student achievement, and graduation rates. • Leadership for Teaching and Learning • Scholarly Research and Publications SELU creates connections between the work done • Leadership Recruitment and Evaluations in school divisions, First Nations authorities, and the • Strategic Planning and Facilitation human services sector with government initiatives • Resource Development such as the ESSP. • Needs Assessments • Secretariat and Rapporteur Services • Advice on Educational Matters • Organizational Networking • International Studies • Board of Reference Supports 2018 – 2019 Annual Report 2 Dean’s Message Dr Michelle Prytula It is my distinct supports and structures. pleasure to acknowledge the I acknowledge SELU’s originators and contributors from Saskatchewan its founder, Dr. Murray Scharf (through a grant from the Educational Ministry of Education in 1986) to its legacy of committed Leadership Unit (SELU) and talented directors, including: Dr. Patrick Renihan, Dr. and its over 33 years Larry Sackney, Dr. Earle Newton, Dr. Murray Scharf himself, of service in education and SELU’s current director Dr. David Burgess. I offer well- across this province. deserved acknowledgements to Patricia Prowse for the Through its dedication knowledge, experience, and professionalism that she brings and commitment to to the Unit as associate director; Cecile Laprairie, for her educational leadership, longstanding dedication and commitment to SELU; and to the Saskatchewan Dr. Paul Newton for the enduring and effective leadership Educational as head of the Department of Educational Administration. Leadership Unit I acknowledge as well the excellent work led by other maintains its members of the faculty of the Department of Educational reputation of Administration and the College of Education, and the many excellence in its consultants who serve the Unit in a variety of ways. This mandate to provide report is a summary of some of this work. I trust that you will customized consultative services to educational partners, find it both informative and inspiring! First Nations authorities, and human service agencies to enhance leadership development and educational programs. SELU takes pride in both its mandate and legacy. Although many talented people have contributed to its success, SELU’s purpose remains the same—to provide opportunities for leadership development through professional learning, forums, research, and administrative studies; and to offer consulting services to local, national, and international “Throughout the past three decades, organizations. SELU has provided exceptional service to I am proud of the work of SELU. Its significant contributions have resulted in deep and lasting change across the provincial, national, and international education sector and beyond. As such, the Unit has clients through a variety of projects, maintained and enhanced its identity as a trusted and intentional partner in education. programs, and research.”. Throughout the past three decades, SELU has provided exceptional service to provincial, national, and international – Dr Michelle Prytula clients through a variety of projects, programs, and research. These accomplishments are in no small part due to SELU’s rich history and dedicated staff, faculty and consultant 2018 – 2019 Annual Report 3 Director’s Report Dr David Burgess I am once again support of the provincial Following Their Voices initiative. very pleased to Advertised more fully on our website, SELU’s Menu of report on the Services continues to expand on our longstanding successes of the strengths—all the while remaining true to our mission: To Saskatchewan provide opportunities for leadership development through Educational professional learning, dialogue, research, and leadership Leadership Unit studies; and to offer consulting services to local, national, over the past year. and international organizations. In this year’s report, I want to highlight As 2019-2020 approaches, the Management Board has the contributions of signaled its approval of directions we believe will build several individuals: our capacity in senior leader and executive coaching our strong cadre of for educational environments, additional supports for consultants, College leadership development through the design and delivery of of Education microcredential courses, continued international facilitation faculty, and activities, and—in direct collaboration with the Department most specifically, of Educational Administration and specifically the newly Associate Director minted EdD program—the development of an educational Patricia Prowse policy analysis unit. and Administrative Support Cecile Laprairie. Not unlike in pervious years, SELU’s long track record of success in the As a Type A Centre of the University of Saskatchewan, education and human services sectors in Saskatchewan SELU’s operations are governed by a reporting structure and beyond continues to serve it well, showing through in established in University policy where the Director is the efficiencies and expertise that comes from longterm accountable to the Dean. To this end, SELU is an active experience. The longevity of key team members’ dedication participant in College of Education and University and commitment to the work of SELU keeps the Unit on endeavours, and supporting activities in program a solid footing, and, as a result we continue to advance development and international student engagement are our mission in leadership development and professional clear examples of such. Over the past year, the University learning. Thanks, as always, goes to the faculty in the and College completed a planning cycle for 2025. SELU has Department of Educational Administration who continue and will maintain an active role in the development and to make valuable and important contributions to the implementation of both. many projects we have engaged over the past year; special thanks goes to the members of the SELU Management The Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit is a Board, Head of Educational Administration, Dr Paul Newton, committed university and field bridging-partner embedded and the Dean of the College of Education, Dr Michelle in the College of Education. We seek to provide value to Prytula. I very sincerely appreciate your strategic advice and the University, the Saskatchewan education and human guidance. services sectors, and national and international partners. Through the continued rigour, professionalism, and I can confidently report to SELU stakeholders and any dedication of our valuable cadre of expert consultants and interested party that the Unit increased both its project staff, SELU proves its strength as a driver of growth and and financial activity in the past year. New projects of note positive change in public education in Saskatchewan,

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