Welcome Message
A very warm welcome to the website of our Committee on Professional Development of Teachers and Principals (COTAP).
COTAP is an advisory body which advises the Government on policies, practices and measures relating to the professional development of the teaching profession at different stages of professional growth.
We trust that a professional teaching force can effectively facilitate school development and provide quality education to our students. We earnestly look forward to working closely with all our stakeholders to contribute to this meaningful cause.
This website provides the latest information about the work of COTAP. You will also be able to find information on various teachers' professional development activities, as well as other related documents and useful links. We welcome your views and suggestions on COTAP's work or the content of this website. We would much appreciate it if these could be sent to the COTAP Secretariat for our continuous improvement.
T-EXCEL
T-excel@hk
To take forward COTAP's vision, mission, objectives and strategies, COTAP has launched an overarching project, T-excel@hk, which symbolises a teaching profession of excellence in Hong Kong with "T" standing for the teaching profession as a whole, including both teachers and school leaders. Eight areas of focus are being planned under T-excel@hk, and they will be prioritised and implemented in phases.
T-standard+
Unified set of standards for the teaching profession
T-datasetPD
Dataset built on territory-wide system survey
T-trainβ
New types and modes of training to be explored
T-surf24/7
One-stop portal for professional development
T-craft3
Three-tier mentorship scheme
T-share
Reinforcement of professional learning communities
T-applause
Promotional and
contribution schemes
T-bridge
Feasibility studies on improvement
of teacher preparation
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Terms of Reference
The Sub-committee on School Leadership (SCSL) is set up under COTAP to advise on policies and measures relating to the professional development of serving principals, newly-appointed principals, aspiring principals, including vice-principals and middle managers, and members of School Management Committee (SMC)/ Incorporated Management Committee (IMC), with a view to developing school leadership and enhancing the quality of school education.
The SCSL makes recommendations to COTAP on –
| (a) | strategies and ways to promote principals’ continuing professional development (CPD) with a view to enhancing school leadership in the light of changing societal needs and expectations, global educational developments as well as related research and evaluation findings; |
| (b) | strategies and ways to develop, implement and evaluate an analytical framework on the competencies of principals at various stages of professional development with a view to providing an effective guide for principals’ self-reflection and professional growth; |
| (c) | the planning, design, organisation and evaluation of professional development programmes for serving principals, newly-appointed principals, aspiring principals and members of SMC/ IMC to enhance their leadership knowledge and skills; |
| (d) | the need for conducting educational research and evaluation studies with a view to consolidating experiences as well as disseminating good practices of school leadership; and |
| (e) | other matters relevant to principals’ CPD which COTAP may refer to. |
Membership List
| Position | Name | Category |
| Convenor | Sr WONG Yeuk-han, Cecilia, MH | - |
| Members | Ms CHAN Ka-mun, Carmen, BBS, JP | Principal (KG) |
| Dr KAN Kar-yin | Principal (Secondary) | |
| Ms CHENG Lai-kuen | Teacher (Primary) | |
| Mr TONG Sau-chai, Henry, MH, JP | SSB Representative | |
| Dr CHAN Mow-chiu, Raymond | Academic | |
| Dr AU Yiu-kai | Lay Member | |
| Dr LAM Sek-kong, MH | Lay Member | |
| Ms YANG Ming-yen, Teresa | Lay Member | |
| Mr CHEN Wai-lun, Stanley | Parent Representative | |
| Co-opted Member | Mr LO Wai-shing, Vincent, MH | Principal (DSS Primary & Secondary) |
| Ex-officio Members | Principal Assistant Secretary (Professional Development and Training) |
EDB Representative |
| Chief Quality Assurance Officer | EDB Representative | |
| Secretary | Chief Professional Development Officer (School Leadership and Professional Development) |
EDB Representative |
CPD Programmes for School Leaders
For principals, the professional development programmes are designed based on the six core areas of leadership, namely (i) Strategic Direction and Policy Environment; (ii) Learning, Teaching and Curriculum; (iii) Teacher Professional Growth and Development; (iv) Staff and Resources Management; (v) Quality Assurance and Accountability; and (vi) External Communication and Connection to the Outside World.
For details of the EDB’s CPD policy for principals, including the Certification for Principalship (CFP) Requirement, and related documents, please access the EDB’s webpage on CPD of Principals direct.
School leaders can enrol on professional development programmes through EDB’s Training Calendar System (TCS). The professional development programmes for school leaders are categorised as follows:
