Program Content
This program is based on the foundations of professional practice of the teaching profession of the Ontario College of Teachers. It also respects the College of Teachers guidelines and the Ontario regulation 184/97. Developed by educational leaders with relevant experience, the program integrates the latest research theories and the practices required to develop a vision of the future in today’s ever changing world.
The principal’s aualification program, part I and part II:
- is based on the College of Teachers Guidelines and Standards
- responds to the requirements needed to succeed in the 21st century in the field of education, leadership and management
- gives candidates the opportunity to develop a school and leadership vision for the 21st century
- is based on authentic case studies prepared by the Ottawa area school boards via their school superintendents
- integrates theory and practice
- prepares candidates to become effective leaders, competent decision makers and skilled managers
The program is divided into 12 modules. Click on module to get its objectives.
Part I
- Module 1: Leadership: style, theory and decision making
- Module 2: The school community
- Module 3: Human resources, standards of practice and legal implications
- Module 4: School work culture and school operations
- Module 5: Special education and school operations
- Module 6: What it means to be a principal in the province of Ontario
Part II
- Module 1: Leadership: decision making & staff supervision
- Module 2: Curriculum supervision: program assessment, evaluation
- Module 3: Curriculum leadership - school program planning, management & communication
- Module 4: Human resources & resources management
- Module 5: School physical & maintenance; community resources
- Module 6: Communication