More and more in organizations we find it important to assign various tasks and responsibilities to small groups. The key to success in doing this has to do with how we select individuals for the group and how we define the task and the role and responsibility of the group. The description for the group […]
Here is a list of frequently asked questions about starting a school. The information is borrowed from AWSNA's Young Schools Guide, a more comprehensive compendium of information about all aspects of starting and nurturing a school in its early years. This informative article focuses on the questions around: Starting a School Forming a Study Group […]
This is a series of articles provided by AWSNA to schools to help them understand and navigate the economic downturn in the last decade. Articles On Finance Avoiding Financial Choking in A Waldorf School.pdf Canadian School Finance Cover Letter.pdf David Whyte A fire Inside Essay.pdf FINAL - Claus - Financial long-term planning Nov 2008.pdf […]
Download Healthy Organizational Practices Online Resource Part I (PDF) Download Healthy Organizational Practices Online Resource Part II (PDF) From WECNA website under Resources
WECAN Resources Part of WECAN’s mission is to provide resources for Waldorf early childhood educators and for others who draw inspiration from the work of Rudolf Steiner in their work with young children. In addition to our Gateways newsletter and the books we publish and distribute through our online bookstore, we gather current research and articles of […]
Effective Practices : Governance GOVERNANCE MENU Click on the topics below to go to the Effective Practices Report Governance -- A Definition 1. Board of Trustees 2. Pedagogical Decision Making 3. Administrative or Rights Realm 4. Brotherhood 5. Operational Coordination 6. Decision Making Processes Reflections on Governance
Effective Practices : Mentoring MENTORING MENU 1. The Mentoring Program 2. Mentor Qualifications and Scheduling 3. Oversight and Review of the Mentoring Program 4. Evaluations and Mentoring 5. Personal Development and Enrichment Mentoring and Professional Development: An Introduction The topic of Mentoring and Professional Development is covered in a general way in the Human Resources […]
Effective Practices : Pedagogy PEDAGOGY MENU 1. Class Size 2. Record Keeping in the Classroom 3. Partnerships with Health Care and Other Professionals 4. Department Heads (Role, Responsibility and Authority) 5. Discipline and Classroom Codes of Conduct 6. Class Schedules - The Rhythm of the Day and Week 7. Classroom Chores 8. Community Service 9. […]
Effective Practices : Pedagogical Operations PEDAGOGICAL OPERATIONS MENU 1. Annual Events 2. Extended Student Absence 3. Field Trips 4. End of Year Classroom Changes 5. Classroom Supplies 6. Pedagogical Resource Development 7. Substitution 8. School Library
Effective Practices : School Operations SCHOOL OPERATIONS MENU 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Facilities Management 3. School Security 4. Facilities Use 5. Database Structure and Information Management Systems 6. Telecommunications