About Us
The Leadership Academy is a specialised sub-directorate within the Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute (CTLI), dedicated to cultivating strong leadership within the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). Our primary focus is on empowering school leaders and management teams with the skills and strategies needed to navigate diverse educational landscapes effectively.
Our Mission
The Leadership Academy aims to incubate a new breed of educational leaders, a talent pool of competent, creative problem solvers and innovative thinkers in WCED. The Leadership Academy facilitates the development of strong, resilient school leaders who can competently build and lead functional schools in diverse and ever-changing contexts.
Our Programmes
The Leadership Academy operates through two core initiatives
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School Leadership and Management Programme (SLMP)
A structured two-year programme designed to develop school leadership competencies at various levels of complexity. The SLMP includes:
- 16 core leadership competencies delivered across 9 learning programmes.
- Multiple short courses, resource packs, and opportunities for best-practice sharing.
- A variety of delivery methods, including online and face-to-face sessions.
School Leadership and Management Courses (SLMC)
A suite of developmental pathways for school leaders at different post levels ensures that both technical and behavioral competencies are addressed through high-quality, relevant courses. These structured learning modules equip leaders with:
- Practical skills tailored to modern educational challenges.
- Strategic insights for effective leadership and management.
- Competency-based assessments to ensure mastery of content.
Key Features of Leadership Academy Courses
Our courses are designed to be:
- Practical and context-based, with direct application in schools and contributing to a portfolio of evidence.
- Competency-driven, utilising Moodle-based assessments with an 80% pass requirement.
- Collaborative and project-based, incorporating Community of Practice (CoP) and Professional Learning Communities (PLC) models.
- Modular and flexible, serving as an instructional guide for independent learning.
- Integrated with mentoring and coaching, embedding these elements as fundamental to professional growth.
- Offered through multiple delivery modalities, including:
- Face-to-face sessions
- Online learning
- Blended learning approaches
- Webinars
