Regional approach to the implementation of school management certification model and competitive tests for the vacant position of head

The research problem and the rationale for its relevance. The article analyzes the issue of certification of heads of educational organizations in the absence of unified approaches to the attestation procedure and objective assessment tools. The article raises the problem of selecting managers for the position of the director of an educational organization. The goal is to apply a regional approach to the implementation of the model of certification of school principals based on competitive tests that allow managers to demonstrate their personal managerial level, the ability to work in a team and interact professionally, the ability to translate a problem into a task and make managerial decisions. The methodological basis of the research is the provisions of the regional approach. They emphasize the significance of the influence of the socio-cultural space of the municipality on the implementation of projects and programs in the relevant areas of educational development. The review of managerial practices obtained because of the contest is presented. The description of the results is associated with the format of competitive selection of managers for the position, which can act as a procedure of attestation of heads of educational organizations and will make it possible to assess their professional competence. Strategic management decisions in the draft municipal program of the city education development are considered, including attracting public attention to socially significant projects in the field of education implemented in the city, demonstration of resources and achievements of the education system. Scientific novelty lies in the identification of relevant approaches to the implementation of the model of school leaders' attestation, which enrich the substantive and procedural aspects of additional professional education. The practical significance of the presented results lies in the possibility of their application in management practice and professional development of managerial staff and implementation of the professional retraining program “Organization Management”. The conditions and limitations in the application of the proposed solutions are discussed, their effectiveness is substantiated.