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Welcome to the School Leadership and Management (SLaM) model Toolpack page.  
The School Leadership and Management (SLaM) Programming Model aims to strengthening leadership capacity among Head Teachers, School Management Committee (SMC) members, and local education officials (LEOs) aimed to enhance learning environments and improve children’s educational outcomes.  
The SLaM Toolpack is a collection of resources that introduces the SLaM programme model and provides guidance on its design and contextualization, as well as guidance for implementation of each component. 
The objective of SLaM is for School leaders to demonstrate transparency, accountability and participation. This aims to empower the school community to create change within the school through effective school leadership and management. Ultimately this will impact children’s improved learning and wellbeing. 
The objective of SLaM will be met through:  
     a) improved school leaders’ capacity and practice 

     b) distributed leadership 

     c) strengthened school – parent/ community collaboration 
The SLaM model is grounded in a structured theory of change, recognizing strong leadership as the foundation for improving learning and well-being outcomes and aligned with QLF foundation 5 School Leadership and Management. 
The SLaM model and key interventions are based on approaches developed and tested during the SLaM Pilot Programme implemented in Nepal during 2019–2023.   
The SLaM toolpack provides guidance aligned with its conceptual framework.  
The SLaM Toolpack 0 starts with a general overview of the SLaM conceptual framework, as a first read. This is followed by guideline for design and contextualisation, including tools to guide the design of a program tailored to local needs and priorities. This process involves, conducting a system assessment, analyzing policies, procedures, strengths, gaps, and needs and validating the principles of effective school leadership and management.  
This will lead to a contextualized program design that connects directly to interventions described in  
     – Toolpack 1: Leading teaching and learning,  
     – Toolpack 2: Effective school governance  
     – Toolpack 3: Engaging parents and community.  
The programme is supported by robust monitoring and evaluation guidance found in Toolpack 4 Monitoring and Evaluation. 
Chapters
SLaM Toolpack 0: The SLaM Introduction
SLaM Toolpack 1: Leading Teaching and Learning
SLaM Toolpack 2: Effective School Governance
SLaM Toolpack 3: Engaging Parents and Community
SLaM Toolpack 4: Monitoring and Evaluation

Chapter 0SLaM Toolpack 0: The SLaM Introduction
SLaM Toolpack 0 The SLaM Model Introduction 20252025 · Save the Children
The SLaM Toolpack 0 Introduction document provides the overview and introduction to the School Leadership and Management (SLaM) programme model and provides guidance on its design... View Full Abstract
Guiding Documents
5 resources
 SLaM Toolpack 0 The SLaM Model Introduction 2025The SLaM Toolpack 0 Introduction document provides the overview and introduction to the School Leadership and Management (SLaM) programme model and provides guidance on its design and contextualization. It is required reading for anyone implementing SLaM.
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School Leadership and Management (SLaM) Pilot Evidence Review2024 · Save the Children Norway
This report summarizes the evidence generated during the 2019-2023 project model development and pilot of School Leadership and Management (SLaM) in Nepal.
PDF (1.5 MiB)
SLaM Design and Contextualization Guide 2025Step-by-step guide to support country programmes in contextualizing SLaM. It outlines key phases, essential components, practical steps, recommended tools, and guidance on organizing the design and contextualization process.
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SLaM Implementation Guide 2025This guide provides an overview of the SLaM implementation steps.
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VCOP Guide 2025This guide describes how to establish a Virtual Community of Practice.
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Presentations
2 resources
SLaM Contextualisation Workshop 2025This presentation supports the SLaM Contexutalisation Workshop including suggested talking points. 
(43.7 MiB)
SLaM Start Up Workshop 2025This presentation supports the rollout of the SLaM Start up Workshop.
(28.2 MiB)
Tools
9 resources
SLaM Leadership Competencies for Educational LeadersThis document presents the Competency Framework of Educational Leaders used in the School Leadership Institute. A Key document actively used as part of Toolpack 1.
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SLaM Principles Rubric TemplateTemplate to develop SLaM Rubric according to selected SLaM Principles. Includes guide for contextualisation and use, and example from pilot in Nepal. SLaM Rubric is key guiding document for interventions, monitoring and evaluations.
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Barrier and Enablers Summary AnalysisTemplate to summarise participants analysis of barriers and enabling factors during “Co-creation and  validation workshop”  
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SLaM Feasibility Impact MappingOverview and template to guide prioritisation of SLaM interventions for contextualisaiton and testing. 
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Barrier and Enabler WorksheetHandout for workshop “Co-creation and validation of SLaM Principles and Intervention”, during contextualisation.
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VCOP Moderator Guidelines ExampleThis document contains examples of moderation guidelines from the pilot in Nepal. 
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VCOP Digital Training Manual Examples Nepal Computer and MobileThis document contains examples of digital training manual for computer and mobile from the pilot in Nepal. 
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VCOP Engagment Evaluation Template NepalThis document contains examples of a template for evaluating engagement from the pilot in Nepal. 
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VCOP Software Decision MatrixThis document is a decision matrix to support teams in the selection of software includes an example from Nepal
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Chapter 1SLaM Toolpack 1: Leading Teaching and Learning
Guiding Documents
9 resources
SLaM Toolpack 1 Leading Teaching and Learning 2025The SLaM Toolpack 1 Leading Teaching & Learning provides an overview of the content of the Leadership Institute, the expert lead workshops, peer-support and self-study activities.
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Continuous Assessment of Students Facilitator Guide for Head Teacher and Local Education Officers Continuous Assessment of Students (CAS) facilitator guide for Head Teachers and Local Education Officials. Examples from the pilot programme in Nepal is incorporated throughout the guide. 
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Continuous Assessment of Students Facilitator Guide for School Management Committee ChairpersonContinuous Assessment of Students (CAS) facilitator guide for School Management Committees Chairpersons. Examples from the pilot programme in Nepal is incorporated throughout the guide. 
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Teacher Coaching Facilitator Guide for Head Teacher and Local Education OfficersThis documents is the Facilitator Guide for Teacher Coaching for Headteachers and Local government education officials. This document guides the facilitation of expert-led, learning with peers, and self-directed learning. 
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Teacher Coaching Facilitator Guide for School Management Committee ChairpersonThis documents is the Facilitator Guide for Teacher Coaching for School Management Committee Chairpersons. This document guides the facilitation of expert-led, learning with peers, and self-directed learning. 
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Supporting TPD Facilitator Guide for Head Teacher and Local Education OfficersThis document is the Facilitator Guide on Supporting Teacher Professional Development for Headteacher and Local Educational Official Stream
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Supporting TPD Facilitator Guide for School Management Committee ChairpersonThis document is the Facilitator Guide on Supporting Teacher Professional Development for SMC Chairpersons
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Leadership Practice and Reflection Facilitator Guide for Head Teacher and Local Education OfficersThis document is the Facilitator Guide for Leadership Practice and Reflection for Head Teachers and Local Education Officers
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Leadership Practice and Reflection Facilitator Guide for School Management Committee ChairpersonThis document is the Facilitator Guide for Leadership Practice and Reflection for School Management Committee
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Presentations
6 resources
 Leadership Institute Design and Operational Considerations PPTThis presentation outlines design and operational considerations that should be factored into a SLaM Leadership Institute capacity-building plan.
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Continuous Assessment of Students PPT Expert Led WorkshopThis presentation supports the facilitation of the Continuous Assessment of Students (CAS) Training Module.
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Teacher Coaching PPT Expert led WorkshopThis presentation supports the facilitation of the Teacher Coaching workshop of the SLaM Leadership Institute.
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Supporting TPD for HT-LEO PPT Expert Led WorkshopThis presentation facilitates the Expert Led Workshop on Supporting Teacher Professional Development for Head Teachers and Local Education Officials.
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Supporting TPD for SMC PPT Expert Led WorkshopThis presentation facilitates the Expert Led Worshop on Supporting Teacher Professional Development for School Management Committee Chair.
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Practice and Reflection PPT Expert Led WorkshopThis sheet is an example School Self Assessment Checklist from the pilot in Nepal.
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Examples from Nepal
3 resources
 EXAMPLE1 Pre-read TPD Capacity Assessment (2020)This document is an example from Nepal on Teacher Professional Development Capacity Assessment (pre-read).
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EXAMPLE2 pre-read TPD Framework (2016)This document is the Nepal official Teacher Professional Development Framework used as an example of a pre-read.
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Example Pre-Workshop preparation for Self-Directed Learning for SMCThis document is an example of the information shared with SMC Chairs in Nepal prior to the start-up of the Leadership Institute.
(95.8 KiB)

Chapter 2SLaM Toolpack 2: Effective School Governance
Guiding Documents
2 resources
 SLaM Toolpack 2 Effective School Governance 2025The SLaM Toolpack 2 Effective School Governance provides a framework for collaboration between school stakeholders. 
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Facilitator Guide for SSA and SIP Workshop 2025This document is the Facilitator Guide for School Self-Assessment and School Improvement Planning Workshop .
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Tools
2 resources
Micro Grant School Application Form This document is an example of a Micro-grant School Application Form.
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Example Nepal School Self Assessment ChecklistThis document is an example using Nepal School Self-assessment Checklist.
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Chapter 3SLaM Toolpack 3: Engaging Parents and Community
Guiding Documents
1 resource
SLaM Toolpack 3 Engaging Parents and Community 2025The SLaM Toolpack 3 Engaging Parents and Community provides resources for school leaders to engage parents and community members effectively. 
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Chapter 4SLaM Toolpack 4: Monitoring and Evaluation
Guiding Documents
1 resource
SLaM Toolpack 4 Monitoring and Evaluation The SLaM Toolpack 4 Monitoring and Evaluation provides guidance to program teams in developing a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan for the School Leadership and Management programme. 
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Tools
12 resources
SLaM Situation Analysis ToolTools for analysis of stakeholders, policies, procedures and template for summary thereof related to SLaM interventions. 
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SLaM Baseline and Endline Overview and ToolsProcess overview and tools for baseline and endline targeting different stakeholders, including suggested templates and guide for analysis. Relevant for contextualisation, monitoring and evaluation. 
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SLaM Survey Coach and Teachers LISurvey tools for coaches and teachers. To be conducted to inform prioritisation for content in Leadership Institute and used in module 2; coaching and module 3: professional teacher development.
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SLaM Review Overview and ToolsOverview and tools for review of tested SLaM interventions prior to scale up, to conclude contextualisation and adaptations of resources. Includes guide and templates for process and analysis. 
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SLaM Review Report Example Nepal 2022Review report example from Nepal, including analysis, main findings and next steps. 
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SLaM Leadership Institute Workshop EvaluationParticipant evaluation form to be conducted in final session of each Leadership Institute training. 
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SLaM Leadership Institute Overall EvaluationEvaluation form for participants of the Leadership Institute. Survey to be shared 3-4 months after trainings are conducted, to inform refresher training and adapt resources.
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SLaM Lessons Learned WorkshopAgenda and content for a SLaM Lessons Learned Workshop aimed at compiling and sharing experiences from the different stakeholders. Focus on achievements/ results and adaptation opportunities. 
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SLaM Reporting Template Annual ProgressTemplate for annual progress reporting. Covering all SLaM components, developed for implementing partners. 
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Micro Grant Process Report Programme Level The template assess the process of micro grant implementation and quality thereof. It is particular useful to adapt the approach. 
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Micro Grant Progress Report School LevelTemplate for schools to annually report progress of micro-grant intervention. Used for monitoring and accountability of used funds. 
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SLaM Quality Benchmark Nepal Example Example of quality benchmarks developed for SLaM Interventions in Nepal in Sahayatra III programme (2024-2028). 
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SLaM Toolpack 0: The SLaM Introduction
SLaM Toolpack 1: Leading Teaching and Learning
SLaM Toolpack 2: Effective School Governance
SLaM Toolpack 3: Engaging Parents and Community
SLaM Toolpack 4: Monitoring and Evaluation