Principal Qualification


Part 1 of this program is based on the core objectives as provided by the Ontario Ministry of
Education and Training for the Part 1  Course: The Principal as Leader (1992). In Part 2, the
focus shifts to The Principal and Change, based on the core objectives provided by the
Ontario Ministry of Education and Training.
A combination of large and small group sessions are used during the courses.  All readings
and course materials are provided.  As well as full attendance and active participation in the
course, candidates are expected to complete a number of course assignments. A practicum
project is also required between Parts 1 and 2 of the program.

Admission requirements are as follows:
1. At least five years of teaching experience at an elementary or
     secondary level, verified by supervisory officer
2. Concentrations in three divisional areas, one of which must be
     intermediate
3. An Undergraduate degree
4. Either: (a) a completed Masters degree at an accredited university, (b)
     two completed three-part (or Honour) specialist AQ programs, or (c)
     one specialist AQ and half the course work towards a Masters degree.

The admission requirements for principal qualification programs in Ontario are outlined in the
Ontario College of Teachers Regulation Act 184/97,  Section 44 (see The Ontario Gazette,
or page 281 of the Education Act).

Your eligibility to enroll in either Part 1 or Part 2 of the OISE/UT Principal Qualification
Program can be established by forwarding a photocopy of your Ontario College of Teachers
Certificate of Qualification.  If your Certificate does not list all of your current professional
qualifications, you are advised to have it brought up to date as soon as possible. The College
will not grant credit for Principal Qualification Programs unless the candidates’ Certificate
shows that they are eligible to be enrolled in the course. INCOMPLETE APPLICATION
PACKAGES WILL BE RETURNED.

There is no provision on the Certificate of Qualification for listing extra credit courses or a
partially completed degree program.  If you wish to have such credits considered, it will be
necessary to supplement your application with copies of official transcripts (photocopies are
NOT acceptable).

You are advised to apply early, and to forward ANY and ALL pertinent information and
documentation, so that the committee can review your application.  Delivery of this course
is subject to the approval of the Ontario College of Teachers.  We will endeavour to send
letters of acceptance, on a first- come, first-served basis, to all eligible applicants within two
weeks of receiving the application form, all necessary documentation and the application fees.
Applications will NOT be considered unless accompanied by both a current cheque for $50
registration fee and a cheque for the balance ($695 for both Parts 1 and 2) which may be
post-dated to October 20, 2000.

Fees for the PQP are as follows:
Non-refundable application fee  $50.00
Course fee (includes text and materials)
may be post-dated to October 20, 2000)
Part 1 - $695.00 Part 2 - $695.00

The location of the Toronto PQP is Heydon Park Secondary School, 70 D’Arcy Street,
Toronto, Ontario  M5T 1K1.  Transportation, living arrangements and parking are the
applicant’s  responsibility. Note: access to a computer with e-mail and  internet use is required
for the participation in and completion of 13 hours of interactive computer projects.  Both
programs (Parts 1 and 2) will meet on the following dates:  October 21-22, November 4-5,
November 18-19, December 2-3, January 13-14, and January 27-28. Program hours are 8:30
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sundays.
The next PQP (Winter/Spring 2001), also located at Heydon Park, will take place on the
following dates:  February 17/18, March 3/4, March 31/April 1, April 21/22, May 5/6, and
June 2/3, 2001.

Group leaders with the Principal Qualification Programs are exemplary elementary and
secondary administrators, selected from both public and separate rural and urban boards of
education.  They include:

John Charlton (Principal, Westmount Collegiate Institute, Thornhill Ontario)
Paul Kelly (Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, Mississauga Ontario)
Nick Scarfo (Ontario Ministry of Education and Training, Toronto Ontario)
Karen Reeves (Principal, St. John’s Norwood Catholic School, Norwood Ontario)
Jack Fraser (Principal, Malvern Collegiate, Toronto Ontario)
Sharon List (Principal, Weston Collegiate, Toronto Ontario)
John Langill (Principal, St. Louis School, Mississauga)
Eleanor Gower (Principal, Heydon Park Secondary School, Toronto Ontario)
Franka Lowe (Principal, St. Mark School, Mississauga Ontario)
 

For further information, please contact vhawkins@oise.utoronto.ca.


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