PQP Part II-Module 2-4 (Promoting Well-Being and Inclusivity in Schools)

As per course, 

Principals are also responsible for creating and maintaining inclusive school cultures that support staff’s and students’ well-being. Throughout Modules 1 and 2 you have explored personal resources, resources for critical self-reflection, the impact of identity, power, and privilege, and building a collaborative environment. There are many resources and organizations that can assist Principals in promoting and maintaining well-being and inclusivity in schools. Below you will find links to the OPC, CPCO, ADFO, as well as ETFO, OSSTF, and the OECTA.  Please explore the supports in mental health and well-being that they provide for Principals.

Ontario Principals Council

Catholic Principals Council of Ontario

Association des directions et directions adjointes des ecoles franco-ontariennes

Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario

Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation

Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association

Discussion:

Reflect on the resources provided in at least one of the organizations.  Describe the supports and the relevance to the work and role of Principals today. Research at least one educational resource that is focused on supporting mental health and/or well-being in schools (i.e The Third Path, Nelson Publishing). Please give a brief summary of the resource and how you might use it in your work as a school leader.

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As per discussion, 

One learning experience and a sharing experience that come to mind resonate from my last experience in PQP part 1. I met via zoom with Linda Taileger who was kind enough to grant me her morning and introduce her experiences in education as an adminstrator and contractor liason (similar in fashion to what our instructor Wendy Thompson does). Our interview together opened with basic integration of policy and adaptation from Ministry, to board, to school. We then segued into equity and inclusivity with regards to experiences she had with her children as they were growing up. One very interesting scenario that really spoke to me was the idea of a teacher creating a club for female students. However to any students that were male and didn't identify as female, but really only had a female friend base, was left out.