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Course Description

Strengthen your ability to lead improvements in teaching and learning across your K-12 organization.

This course equips education leaders with practical strategies to improve instruction, support teacher development, and create dynamic learning environments that foster student success.

Explore evidence-based leadership models that enhance curriculum implementation, instructional coaching, and data-informed decision-making. Engage in applied case studies and collaborative discussions to develop your capacity as a mentor, curriculum lead, and instructional innovator within your school or organization.

By the end of this course, you will have gained the tools and confidence to drive meaningful instructional change, promote professional learning communities, and implement strategies that support student achievement and school-wide innovation.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Analyze key principles of instructional leadership and their impact on student success and teacher development
  • Evaluate curriculum models, assessment practices, and learning strategies that support diverse learners
  • Apply instructional coaching and mentoring techniques to support professional growth among educators
  • Develop approaches to fostering school-wide collaboration, data-informed decision-making, and continuous instructional improvement
  • Implement leadership practices that enhance instructional quality, innovation, and equity-driven learning initiatives

Notes

✅ Technical Requirements:
A computer with a camera, headphones/speakers, microphone, and high-speed internet is required to access OISE course materials and resources.

Prerequisites

Participants in this course must first complete PK12-ELE1 - Essential Leadership in Education and PK12-OLE2 - Organizational Leadership & Equity

Recommendations

Upon successful completion of all three courses, you will be issued a digital Certificate of Completion from OISE Continuing and Professional Learning at the University of Toronto.

Testimonials

PK12-ELE1, PK12-OLE2

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Instructional Leadership & Innovation
Type
Online
Dates
Jan 14, 2027 to Mar 04, 2027
Total Hours
42.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard Certificate of Completion - 2026 - $1095 non-credit $1,095.00

Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: January 7, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

If the “Add to Cart” button is still visible, late registration may be available, if time and space permit. Register early, as courses sometimes fill before the posted deadline.

Course Format

This 7-week course runs fully online in a blend of asynchronous and optional synchronous (live) sessions. It is facilitator-led and organized into weekly modules that include readings, discussions, and assignments with set due dates.

Technology Requirements

You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a modern web browser to access course materials. Optional live sessions (if offered) will be announced within the course site.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Withdrawal, transfer, and refund requests must be submitted before the course start date. Partial refunds or one-time transfers may be available within a short period after the start date (see policy for details). View the full policy on our website under Policies & Guidelines > Withdrawals and Transfer Policy.

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