Alison Sidow and Beverly Young graduated from the Dimensions of Practice Online program in 2006 and are now serving in senior leadership roles in their school district.

The Dimensions of Practice Online is a professional development program for educators interested in school district leadership. The two-year program, facilitated and managed by the BCSSA, is offered in collaboration with Simon Fraser University.

We now have our fifth cohort of program participants. Many graduates have already been appointed to senior positions by various districts in the province and have become BCSSA members.

Helping future leaders prepare for challenges and opportunities
Drawing from the best in current practice and innovative Internet learning applications, the Dimensions of Practice Online is designed to build knowledge and enhance competencies in eight essential areas:

Dimension 1: Leadership and District Culture
Dimension 2: Policy and Governance
Dimension 3: Communications and Community Relations
Dimension 4: Organizational Management
Dimension 5: Curriculum Planning and Development
Dimension 6: Instructional Management and District Accountability
Dimension 7: Human Resources Management
Dimension 8: Values and Ethics of Leadership

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Dimensions of Practice
Professional Development Plan to Support the Dimensions of Practice



DIMENSIONS OF PRACTICE COURSES

Download 2008 program information and application form

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 Dimensions of Practice: The Bulkley Valley Experience - Gary Graf, August 2005 [slides]

For more information on the application process, Dimensions of Practice Online courses, and receiving M.A. program credit, please contact Colin McDougall: cmcdougall@bcssa.org or Wendy Lee: wlee@bcssa.org