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Principal’s Qualification Program, Part 1 (York, Late Summer 2025, Online)

August 5, 2025 to August 29, 2025

  • Category: Online, PQP
  • Region: Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario, GTA, Northern Ontario, Outside Ontario, Southern Ontario
  • Topic: Teacher Leadership
  • Grades: Intermediate (grades 7-10), JK-SK, Junior (grades 4-6), Primary (grades 1-3), Senior (grades 11-12)

Course Summary

The Principal’s Qualification Program, Part 1 is a leadership development experience designed for aspiring school leaders in Ontario’s publicly funded education system. Grounded in anti-oppression principles and aligned with the Ontario Leadership Framework, this course empowers candidates to analyze systemic barriers, foster inclusive school cultures, and drive meaningful school improvement. Through collaborative inquiry and real-world application, you’ll build the skills and mindset needed to lead with purpose, equity, and impact.

🚀 What You’ll Gain

  • A deep understanding of leadership dimensions in publicly funded schools.
  • Strategies to identify and remove barriers to student success and well-being.
  • Tools to foster inclusive, anti-oppressive school cultures.
  • Practical experience through the PQP Practicum, guided by expert mentorship.
  • Insight into the Ontario Leadership Framework and its application in school settings

💡 Why Choose This Course?

  • Designed for future principals and vice-principals ready to lead change.
  • Grounded in equity, inclusion, and anti-oppression frameworks.
  • Includes a mentored Practicum Proposal and Project for hands-on leadership experience.
  • Ongoing support and feedback from experienced instructors throughout the practicum.

🎯 Who Should Enroll?

  • Certified teachers registered with the Ontario College of Teachers.
  • Educators with leadership aspirations in publicly funded schools.
  • Teachers committed to equity, inclusion, and student well-being.
  • Candidates ready to begin their Practicum Proposal and engage in collaborative inquiry.

Practicum Information

The PQP Practicum, a required component of the PQP, is a collaborative inquiry, informed by the Ontario Leadership Framework for Principals and Vice-principals, and provides candidates a leadership opportunity working with students, staff, parents and the community. Candidates must develop a Practicum Proposal before being recommended for Part 1 and successfully complete the Practicum Project before being recommended for Part 2. At York, the Practicum Project is assessed, and feedback is provided by the same instructor that mentors the candidate through the development of the Practicum Proposal. This process allows for ongoing support and provides consistency. A completed Practicum Project is not a prerequisite for the Part 2 course.

For more information on the Part 1 program elements, see the PQP Part 1 Information