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Course Description

Lead within complex school environments by navigating structures, policies, and resource decisions.

This course examines how leadership is carried out across a K–12 organization, where decisions involve multiple teams, priorities, and responsibilities, including how leaders address issues of identity, power, and equity in their work.

Consider how structures, policies, and processes shape decision-making, and apply your learning through case scenarios and practice-based activities. You will make decisions across competing priorities, align work across teams, and use organizational structures to support equitable and effective practice.

By the end of this course, you will be prepared to make informed decisions across complex organizational contexts, align teams and priorities, and apply structures and processes to support equitable and effective practice.

Learner Outcomes

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

  • Analyze how organizational structures, governance, and systems shape decision-making in educational settings
  • Lead processes that support decision-making across multiple teams, priorities, and responsibilities
  • Apply organizational leadership practices related to operations, resource allocation, and policy implementation
  • Apply an understanding of identity, power, and equity to leadership decisions involving people, programs, and priorities
  • Align policies, structures, and day-to-day work with longer-term strategic goals

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

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-ILI3

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Organizational Leadership & Equity
Type
Online
Dates
Oct 01, 2026 to Nov 19, 2026
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: September 24, 2026, 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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