Resource Bank

A series of online resources are available in presentation template form, which for a small fee (300,00 €uros each) may be acquired by schools for internal use when planning INSET days and other professional development initiatives. Each template is provided with separate guidelines for the presenter along with useful advice on planning and presenting to staff, students and parents. The aim of these resources is to provide support to schools while avoiding both the need to hire visiting speakers and the expense of related flights, hotels, meals, etc..

The following resources are available and may be acquired from ormondfannon@gmail.com. Resource templates are provided digitally in "open format" in either MSPowerPoint; MSPublisher or MSWord format, thus allowing them to be customised by the school according to each school's specific character and needs.

Optional design service: Schools wishing to acquire pre-customised resources should contact Ormond Fannon (see Contacts page) in order to identify needs. An additional charge may be made for this service.

ICT DEVELOPMENT: STUDENT/PARENT GUIDE

A sample handbook for schools preparing to introduce student laptop programmes.

Many International Schools are now introducing plans by which students
acquire their own laptops while the school provide the infrastructure for their
usage. Such initiatives support the one-to-one availability of ICT access while saving considerable expense for the school by transferring both cost of hardware and responsibility for upkeep to the student.
This handy template, which can be adapted to the needs of most international
schools, provides students and parents with an introduction to the laptop
programme, structure, rules and procedures. It also contains valuable
information on the responsible use of ICT both in and out of the classroom.

Contents:
• MS Powerpoint presentation for use when introducing the plan.
• The Guide in MS Publisher file format which can be printed out in
booklet form.
• An introductory and explanatory letter to parents
(to accompany the guide)

Schools may adapt all of the above documents to their own school needs.

HOW (Y)OUR SCHOOL ICT SYSTEMS WORK

A leaflet mainly directed at teaching staff, but also useful to students and parents. This important communication helps teachers, students and parents understand what is involved when planning, developing, maintaining and providing technical support for your school ICT structure.

Contents:
• MS Powerpoint presentation for use when presenting.
• The document in MS Publisher file format which can be printed out in leaflet form.
• Introductory notes for ICT Coordinators

Schools may adapt all of the above documents to their own specific school needs.

FACILITIES PLANNING FOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

presentation is designed for use by Head teachers presenting to Trustees or school community members to outline the steps and stages involved in short, medium amnd long-term facilities planning.

Contents:

MS Powerpoint presentation for use when introducing the plans.
A Guide in MS Publisher file format which can be printed out in booklet form.
An introductory and explanatory letter to Board members / Parents (to accompany the guide)

Schools may adapt all of the above documents to their own specific school

APPRAISAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A ready-to-deliver contributory, annual appraisal programme for all school faculty

"A COMPETENT AND EFFECTIVE STAFF is essential to a sound school programme. Functioning as a unit, the staff operates to implement the school's stated Philosophy and Objectives. >Staff members must have the preparation, experience, and attitudes necessary for them to carry out their assignments and responsibilities effectively and efficiently....the school must utilise an effective performance appraisal system for all staff. Policies and procedures for the appraisal and evaluation of all personnel must be in place."

CIS - Guide to School Evaluation through Accreditation
(School Improvement through Accreditation)

Contents :

An introductory presentation to the programme (45 mins max.) in MS PowerPoint explaining the appraisal programme (procedures, roles, responsibilities and rewards).
A template in MSWord, adaptable for use by all staff throughout the appraisal programme.

This annual and cyclical programme follows three main stages throughout each school year:

Objective setting
Observation, Report and Support
Evaluation and Identification of Professional Development

Schools may adapt all of the above documents to their own specific school needs.

	DEVELOPING ICT FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING A Presentation for Head Teachers, ICT Directors and Business Managers. How do you develop and coordinate the use of ICT throughout your school? How do you evaluate the effectiveness of ICT for teaching and learning? How do you professionally develop your staff in the use of ICT? How do you arrive at decisions regardingthe ICT facilities you acquire (hardware; software; management information systems; other)? What are your plans for developing ICT in your school? This extensive and comprehensive presentation is ideal for Head Teachers, ICT Directors and ICT Coordinators when planning and presenting professional development for teaching and learning, or for whole school ICT resources planning. Contents: A three-part presentation in MSPowerPoint: Part 1: Educating for an Unknown Future - Where do we go from here? Part 2: Essential Needs Now! - Identification, introduction, integration, Part 3: Planning for Tomorrow< - Strategic planning. Schools may adapt this pesentation to their own specific school needs. __________________________________________________________________
	Security Tips for Schools. Ensuring a safe, secure and secure environment for your students and staff. This presentation, produced in collaboration with the British and US Regional Security Offices (Lisbon, Portugal) is designed for use by School Administrators and those responsible for school security. Contents: · MS Powerpoint presentation for use when presenting to security prersonnel. · List of areas for auditing purposes · Template for registering, prioritizing, monitoring and evaluating measures taken to improve and ensure a safe and secure campus (MSExcel) *Schools may adapt any or all of the above documents to their own specific school needs.*