We offer several online book clubs per year. Each book club is a series of four 60-minute interactive discussions.
Through these peer-facilitated, co-learning sessions, OPC Members and Associates will explore and discuss key concepts in the chosen book and how those concepts might inform practice as a school leader. For at least one session, the author would be invited to attend and answer questions or support the discussion.
Participants will need to purchase the books in advance of the first session. Whenever possible, we try to obtain a discounted book price. If a discounted price is available, it will be detailed below. The rate applies to all OPC Members and Associate Members, whether you participate in the book club or not.
Book Clubs are open to all OPC Members. Participation in the book clubs is at no cost to Members and Associates. Non-Members welcome. We encourage broad and diverse input and participation in attending, recommending books, and facilitating sessions.
Call for Titles!
If you are interested in suggesting a book for a future book club, and/or volunteering to facilitate the sessions and/or writing a book review for the Register Magazine, complete our form. Potential facilitators need only have enthusiasm for reading the book and willingness to facilitate some conversation.
Fall 2023
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Enacting Anti-racist and Activist Pedagogies in Teacher Education: Canadian Perspectives |
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| Reading Above the Fray (K-2) |
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Description: Dr. Julia B. Lindsey’s evidence-based routines help young readers decode words efficiently so they can spend more energy on comprehending-and enjoying-what they read! You’ll discover:
Dr. Lindsey addresses content learning, culturally responsive practices, and the importance of engaging readers from the start. Meeting on Wednesdays:
Time: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. EDT/EST Cost: Free Facilitator: Melissa Murray, York Region DSB |
Author: Julia B. LindseyWinter 2024
| Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics (K-12) |
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Description: A thinking student is an engaged student. Sparked by observing teachers struggle to implement rich mathematics tasks to engage students in deep thinking, Peter Liljedahl has translated his 15 years of research into this practical guide on how to move toward a thinking classroom. This guide:
When combined, these unique research-based practices create the optimal conditions for learner-centered, student-owned deep mathematical thinking and learning, and have the power to transform mathematics classrooms like never before. Meetings on Thursdays:
Time: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. EST Cost: Free Facilitator: Mervi Salo, Toronto DSB |
| Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead |
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Description: In a world where “never enough” dominates and feeling afraid has become second nature, vulnerability is subversive. Uncomfortable. It’s even a little dangerous at times. And without question, putting ourselves out there means there’s a far greater risk of getting criticized or feeling hurt. But when we step back and examine our lives, we will find that nothing is as uncomfortable, dangerous, or hurtful as standing on the outside looking in and wondering what it would be like if we had the courage to step into the arena. Daring Greatly is a practice and a powerful vision for letting ourselves be seen. Meeting on Tuesdays:
Time: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. EST Cost: Free Facilitator: Julie Chouinard, Ottawa-Carlton DSB |
Author: Peter Liljedahl
Author: Brené BrownSpring 2024
Planning underway. Suggestions welcome! Please submit using the form noted in the details above.
Past Book Clubs
We maintain a list of all past book clubs. If you would like to recommend a book for our book clubs, please check this list to see if we have already offered the title. The list might also be useful if you are looking for a book to read for your own professional growth.
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The Ontario Principals’ Council is committed to accommodating the individual needs of our Members and learning session participants, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our professional learning offerings provide access to a variety of AODA compliant mechanisms, including technologies, to share, collaborate and connect across Ontario and beyond. If you require accommodation, please contact learning@principals.ca or call 416-322-6600 and ask to speak with a member of our professional learning team.
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