OISE / University of Toronto
Principal Qualification Courses



Introduction

OISE has been delivering Principal Qualification Courses at various sites in Ontario since 1985.  Courses have been delivered in Toronto, Thunder Bay, Peterborough, New Liskeard, Cambridge and Barrie. Between 1987 and 1993 OISE faculty also developed and delivered principal certification programs for the Government of the Northwest Territories. These courses were delivered at various locations in the eastern and western arctic regions of Canada, including Yellowknife, Inuvik, Coppermine, Baker Lake, and Iqaluit. This program is now operated by the NWT Department of Education.  All OISE/UT principal qualification courses conform to the Ontario College of Teachers requirements and standards of practice.  Successful completion of an OISE sponsored course qualifies the candidate for nomination to the Ontario College of Teachers for Principal Qualifications in Ontario.



Courses Being Offered

Courses are currently being offered at three locations; Toronto, Cambridge and Barrie.  For more detailed information on these courses and /or application forms please follow the links listed below.

Principal Qualification Programs in Toronto

Principal Qualification Programs in Cambridge and Barrie

Principal Qualification Programs in Northwestern Ontario (e-mail)
 

Potential Thunder Bay PQP Courses
For information on a potential course offering in Thunder Bay, please contact Wayne Seller at wseller@oise.utoronto.ca.

Potential Chatham, London, and Ottawa PQP Courses
For information on potential OISE / UT course offerings at these locations, please contact Len Godin at lgodin@planeteer.com.



Innovative Learning

As befits a world class institution, the OISE/UT principal preparation programs have consistently set the standard within the province for excellence and innovation.  OISE was the first to institute the practicum component of the program in 1985.  During the early 90's a problem-based learning approach was incorporated, and most recently a web-based component was added.  Courses are reviewed, evaluated, and updated annually in terms of both content and process.  Course candidate ratings  have been consistently high.

In 1993 a course text was developed to support the PQP program.  The first edition of this book, School Leadership in Canada: A Profile for the 90's, became a very successful leadership resource that was adopted as a support resource by several universities and many school districts.  The first edition went through a total of six printings, a total of 9000 copies.  An updated and expanded  second edition, entitled School Leadership in Canada, has just been published.



Personnel

Key personnel associated with these courses include:
Professor Ken Leithwood, OISE/UT Centre for Leadership Development (CLD)
Professor Paul Begley, OISE/UT Centre for the Study of Values and Leadership (CSVL)
Ms. Carol Slater, Director of Professional Development for the CLD
Mr. Len Godin, Director of Professional Development for the CSVL
Mr. Peter Durksen, Course Principal
Mr. John Charlton, Course Principal
Ms. Joan MacDonnell, Course Principal


Last Updated: January 10, 2000