PK12-LSI - Leading School Improvement

Delivery Options Online

Course Description

Design and lead a meaningful school improvement initiative aligned with your professional leadership goals.

This Master Certificate program challenges participants to apply leadership theory to real-world educational challenges, with an emphasis on equity, instructional innovation, and organizational development.

You'll explore improvement planning processes, lead a personalized inquiry, and engage in peer collaboration and feedback while developing a professional action plan tailored to your context.

By the end of the program, you will have executed a leadership initiative and produced a reflective report and portfolio that demonstrates your capacity to lead sustainable change in a school setting.

Learner Outcomes

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

Design and lead a school-based improvement initiative aligned with your leadership goals and school context.
Apply leadership theories and models to real-world challenges in education, with an emphasis on equity and instructional improvement.
Collaborate with mentors and peers to strengthen your leadership practice through feedback, reflection, and inquiry. Use data-informed decision-making to guide planning, implementation, and evaluation of your initiative.
Develop a professional leadership portfolio that demonstrates your ability to lead sustainable school change.
Reflect critically on your leadership impact and identify strategies for continued professional growth.

Notes

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

Recommendations

Upon successful completion of this program, 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,PK12-ILI3

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

Education Leaders: Leading School Improvement : Master Certificate in Leading School Improvement

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PK12-LSI - 002

2027 Winter

Online

Jan 14, 2027 to Apr 22, 2027

Future Offering (Opens Mar 31, 2026)

$3,985.00

Leading School Improvement

Online

Jan 14, 2027 to Apr 22, 2027

125.0

Online

Master Certificate of Completion 2026 - $3985 non-credit

$3,985.00

Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: December 17, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

If the “Add to Cart” button is still visible, late registration may be available over the winter break, if space permits. Learners registering between December 18 and January 4 should ensure that all required application documents are ready to upload when prompted in the course application.

Course Format

This 14-week online fellowship combines self-directed inquiry with guided support from facilitators, mentors-in-residence, and peers. Learning takes place through asynchronous modules, virtual seminars, and one-to-one coaching sessions. Fellows are expected to engage approximately 7–9 hours per week for a total of 125 hours of learning activity.

Seven (7) seminar sessions will be held synchronously via Zoom throughout the program. Attendance at most sessions is strongly encouraged to maximize peer collaboration and mentorship opportunities. A preliminary seminar schedule will be shared in advance; dates and times are subject to change.

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.

Registration Process

Select “Add to Cart” and proceed to checkout.
Log in to your Learner Portal (or create an account) and complete payment.
In your learner account, go to My Applications > Start to complete your application.
An OISE CPL representative will review your submission and confirm your enrollment before the course begins. If you register during the holiday closure, your confirmation will follow once our office reopens in early January.

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.