A sample list of typical duties and responsibilities of the director of a parish Early Childhood program. This document reflects recommended best practices. It is intended as a draft document for discussion and for the creation of a list unique in each church and school.
Here is a sample agenda for a weekly standing meeting between a Head of School and a Rector.
When it comes to Episcopal schools, it is easy for language to become muddied and misunderstood. Because of the variety of governance structures within Episcopal schools, the word “independent” can mean different things to different people.
Three sample orders of service for the installation of a new Head of School from: Christ Episcopal School, Rockville, MD; Grace Episcopal Day School, Kensington, MD; and St. Anne's School of Annapolis, Annapolis, MD.
This article offers a basic overview of accreditation along with six simple ways to strengthen the accreditation process in an Episcopal school.
Completing the search for a new head of school is only the beginning of a successful leadership transition. Once the appointment is announced an equally important phase begins: welcoming and supporting the school’s new leader. The head of school is the school board’s sole employee and, as such, it is the board’s responsibility to integrate the new head into the community. Here are some key considerations for a smooth and graceful transition.
A fair and effective annual review of the head of school is one of a board’s most fundamental responsibilities. This article offers a basic overview of current approaches and best practices.
The Rev. Canon Thomas G. Clarke explores the why and when of bylaw revision and the important questions all Episcopal schools, and parish/cathedral schools in particular, must examine and answer.
