Principal's Qualification Program, Part 1

Course Code: PW19PQP1C

Availability: Enrolment is closed

The PQP course is designed using the five domains outlined in the School–Level Leadership Framework (Ontario Institute for Educational Leadership, 2013). The topics explored within each of those domains are current, research-based and directly applicable to the complex role of school leader. At York, emphasis is placed on leading with an equity lens, using critical reflection, and utilizing action research. The importance of the everyday work of the educational leader is stressed as relational and collaborative, always linked to communities of learners in their social context, both inside and outside of schools.

The PQP Practicum, a required component of the PQP, is a collaborative inquiry, informed by the Ontario Leadership Framework for Principals and Vice-principals, provides candidates a leadership opportunity working with students, staff, parents and the community. Candidates must develop a proposal before being recommended for Part 1 and successfully complete the Practicum before being recommended for Part 2.

For more information on the Part 1 program elements, see the PQP Part 1 Course Outline & Topics.

Prerequisites

For a comprehensive list of program requirements and how to qualify, see the Eligibility Requirements.

Documents Required

• Signed Supervisory Officer's Form verifying teaching experience
• An appropriately completed and signed Conditional Admission to PQP Part 1 Course form for any recently completed prerequisite Additional Qualification/Additional Basic Qualification that does not yet appear on the Public Register. Please go to the OCT web site at www.oct.ca to obtain a form
• For all candidates applying on the basis that you have completed the equivalent of one-half of a Master's degree AND hold one Specialist or Honour Specialist Additional Qualification, you must also arrange for an official transcript to be sent directly to the Professional Learning Office from the relevant post-secondary institution. Please arrange for an official transcript to be sent to the OCT at the same time.