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Course Description

Explore how you can lead improvements at your school or organization to boost student achievement and success. 

Learn strategies for coordinating instructional programs and curriculum. Support and supervise teachers to enhance their teaching. Monitor student learning and use data to track school progress. Discuss real-life scenarios with peers and analyze different aspects of creating an effective learning environment. 

Who Should Attend?

 

OCT Certified Educators: 

  • You aspire to school leadership roles (e.g., Vice-Principal, Principal). 
  • You meet the Ontario College of Teachers pre-requisites for the Principal’s Qualification Program (PQP) Part I. 

Education Professionals (Non-OCT): 

  • You identify as one of the following: domestic or international teacher, administrator, aspiring principal, school leader, teacher-leader, or governance member in international school. 
  • You seek to develop effective leadership skills, knowledge, and resources in the K-16 space. 

Learner Outcomes

Learners who complete this course will be able to: 

  • Understand the roles of teachers, staff, families, and stakeholders in creating an effective school environment. 
  • Identify factors that impact community building and engagement, including historical, legislative, and social justice issues. 
  • Reflect on personal leadership strengths and growth areas in relation to community engagement. 
  • Implement strategies and processes to foster a culture of shared responsibility, safety, relationship building, and accountability. 
  • Develop effective decision-making and crisis management strategies. 
  • Explore strategies for promoting professional growth of staff and the school community. 

Notes

The course requires a computer with a camera, headphones/speakers, microphone, and high-speed internet to access OISE course materials and other resources. 

Please note: OISE Master of Education candidates in the Educational Leadership & Policy Program can take Phase One as elective LHA1060 and Phase Two as elective LHA1061. Candidates wishing to pursue this optional route will be required to obtain the approval of Dr. Karen Acton, Program Coordinator for the Educational Leadership & Policy Program. Admission into the Education Leaders Program is separate from the Master of Education Program, and is contingent on the approval of OISE Continuing and Professional Learning.

For more details about the Educational Leadership & Policy Master's degree, contact the department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education. 

Prerequisites

Shared Leadership: Building Relationships and Engaging Communities (Mandatory)

 

Recommendations

OCT Certified Educators: course 3 of 3 towards the Principal’s Qualification, Part 1.

Education Professionals (Non-OCT): course 3 of 3 towards the OISE CPL Certificate of Completion.

 

Program Outcome for OCT Certified Educators 

 

 

Program Outcome for Education Professionals (Non-OCT)

 

Phase One: Principal’s Qualification Program, Part 1. 

This will be reflected on your OCT Certificate of Qualifications.

You will also receive the OISE CPL Certificate of Completion from the University of Toronto. 

Phase One: OISE CPL Certificate of Completion from the University of Toronto.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Instructional Leadership: Creating an Effective School and Student Learning Experience
Type
Online
Dates
Jul 03, 2025 to Aug 21, 2025
Total Hours
42.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
PK12 Course Fee non-credit $365.00
Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: JUNE 26, 2025 AT 11:59 P.M. EST - LATE REGISTRATION BEYOND THIS DEADLINE MAY BE AVAILABLE IF SPACE PERMITS.

Online - Asynchronous & Recommended Synchronous Sessions 

This session will run for 7 weeks. Your learning will take the form of in-depth online discussions as well as group and individual assignments. Learners will be expected to engage in approximately 6 contact hours of learning per week for a total of 42 hours. 

Please follow these steps to complete your application: 

  • Click "Add to Card"
  • Login to your learner account (or create one) 
  • Complete the course purchase of $365 

Requests for withdrawal received by the registration deadline will receive a full refund. Requests made after this date will only be considered for extenuating circumstances and require further review and documentation. Should a refund be granted, it would be for the course fee ($365) minus a $50 administrative fee. You can find our withdrawal, refund and transfer policy on our website under Resources > OISE CPL Registration Policies. 

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