Principal’s Qualification Program, Part 1

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Principal's Qualification Program, Part 1

Brock University’s PQP1 is the first of the two-part program designed to foster teachers into effective school leaders. PQP1 embarks on a mission to cultivate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes requisite for the role of a visionary principal through a blend of coursework and the drafting of a practicum proposal. Throughout the course, you will have the valuable opportunity to engage in virtual meetings with fellow aspiring administrators with an experienced and practicing principal as the course instructor. These sessions will serve as dynamic forums for collaborative discussions on decision-making case work, exploring the complexities of laws, policies, and school climate along with creating a proposal tailored for aspiring leaders in the field.

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Availability

Term Dates

Term NameSpringLate SpringSummerLate SummerFallLate FallFall-WinterWinterLate Winter
1. Start DateMar 24, 2025May 5, 2025Jun 23, 2025Jul 21, 2025TBDTBDNov 11, 2024Jan 20, 2025Feb 24, 2025
2. End DateMay 18, 2025Jun 29, 2025Aug 17, 2025Sep 14, 2025--Jan 17, 2025Mar 14, 2025Apr 20, 2025
3. Registration OpenDec 24, 2024February 4, 2025Mar 25, 2025Apr 22, 2025--ClosedOpenOpen
4. Registration CloseMarch 26, 2025May 7, 2025June 25, 2025July 23, 2025--November 13, 2024January 22, 2025February 26, 2025
5. Withdraw deadline 100%March 30, 2025May 11, 2025June 29, 2025July 27, 2025--November 17, 2024January 26, 2025March 2, 2025
6. Withdraw deadline 50%April 13, 2025May 25, 2025July 13, 2025August 10, 2025--December 1, 2024February 9, 2025March 16, 2025

Program Information

Learning Outcomes

What you’ll learn studying Principal’s Qualification Program, Part 1:

  • An introductory program that provides a foundation for leading and managing a school. It includes coursework and the development of a Leadership Practicum Proposal. The program is intended for any teacher interested in becoming a school principal.
  • Provide a foundation for leading and managing a school that includes coursework and the development of a required Leadership Practicum Proposal for an educational leadership experience.
  • Acquire comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the multifaceted responsibilities inherent in the role of a school principal, including legal obligations, strategic leadership, and accountability. This also includes pedagogical leadership grounded in principles of equity, cultivating safe, accepting, and inclusive school environments, nurturing relationships with diverse stakeholders, fostering a culture of reconciliation, and prioritizing wellness and mental health through compassionate and trust-based leadership practices.
  • Design and explore ways to develop personal leadership capacity and foster school improvement framed within an Anti-Oppression Framework and within the Ontario Leadership Framework.
  • Learn how to lead and manage in contexts characterized by change and complexity, identify and respond to systemic barriers, and develop personal and professional leadership capacity as reflective educational leaders.

Course Materials

Materials

There are no additional resources required for this course.

Technology

  • Laptop/PC: Windows 10 or higher or equivalent operating system with recommended 8 GB of RAM and at least 16 GB of free hard disk space and Wi-Fi capabilities.
  • Access to reliable  high-speed broadband internet access (Cable, DSL, LTE) with a minimum bandwidth of 15 Mbps is recommended.
  • Included integrated webcam and microphone recommended.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

  • OCT certification
  • hold a postsecondary degree acceptable to the College
  • have three teaching divisions, including Intermediate
  • have five years of successful teaching experience certified by a supervisory official
  • have, in addition to any credits required for initial certification:
    • a master’s degree or doctorate composed of a minimum of 30 graduate postsecondary credits

OR

    • 30 graduate postsecondary credits

OR

    • two specialist or Honour Specialist qualifications

OR

    • one specialist or Honour Specialist qualification and half the credits required for a master’s degree (a minimum of 15 graduate postsecondary credits.)

Assessment

To successfully complete your program, you will complete all components of the program. Your progress will be continuously evaluated using a variety of formative and/or summative assessments to receive a final mark. Information about these assessment methods will be provided in the Learning Management System on the first day of the program.

Intake Details

ASY-Asynchronous Online

For ASY- Asynchronous Online delivery of this course, the course will have a set start and finish date, along with set due dates for assignments and assessments. This does not require real-time communications. However, instructors may arrange optional real-time online group discussions during your course. You will not be required to be on-campus for any reason.

Course DetailCourse Info
Course CodeEDUC 9N901
Course NamePrincipal's Qualification Program, Part 1
CategoryPrincipal's Qualification
Price$900
Delivery ModeASY - Asynchronous Online
Duration0 weeks
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