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"Manager", in a relation to a school, means a person who is registered as a manager of the school under the Education Ordinance. As a member of the school governance body, it is crucial to have broad knowledge and should master the knowledge and skills of school governance. Thus, we hope that the "Progressive Learning Journey for School Managers" could help school managers enhance their understanding of school-based management, gain deeper understanding of roles and functions of school managers, achieve synergy through stakeholders’ participation in school governance and put in place checks and balances to facilitate effective learning of students. The training provided on this webpage includes foundation, advanced and continuous learning to facilitate school managers to explore relevant issues according to their needs and learn at their own pace. The number of learning hours suggested for each topic is indicated so that school managers could draw up their self-learning schedule and compile their training records. 

Progressive Learning Journey for School Managers - School-based Management
Topic Suggested Learning Time
ASK Model 60 minutes
Spirit of SBM and Operation of IMCs 50 minutes
Roles of EDB, SSBs and IMCs 60 minutes
Roles and Functions of School Managers
Roles and Functions of School Managers – Basic Information 100 minutes
School Supervisor 35 minutes
Ex-officio Manager 60 minutes
Teacher Manager 60 minutes
Parent Manager 60 minutes
Sponsoring Body Manager 60 minutes
Independent Manager 60 minutes
Alumni Manager 40 minutes

Progressive Learning Journey for School Managers - School Manager Elections
Topic Suggested Learning Time
Teacher Manager Election 30 minutes
Parent Manager Election 30 minutes
Alumni Manager Election 30 minutes

Progressive Learning Journey for School Managers - Personnel Management
Topic Suggested Learning Time
Staff Appointment, Promotion and Succession Planning 25 minutes
Performance Management, Disciplinary Action and Termination of Service 30 minutes
Professional Development 35 minutes
Communication Channels 15 minutes

Progressive Learning Journey for School Managers - Financial Management
Topic Suggested Learning Time
Functions and Roles of IMC Managers 15 minutes
Compliance in the Use of Funds 45 minutes
Planning and Annual Budgeting 65 minutes
Checks and Balances 50 minutes

Progressive Learning Journey for School Managers - School Development Planning
Topic Suggested Learning Time
The enhanced School Development and Accountability (SDA) framework – in support of school-based management 35 minutes

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