Overview
The Principal's Qualification Program (PQP) is organized into 12 modules, six in part one and six in part two. The modules incorporate the five domains of the Ontario Leadership Framework and Personal Leadership Resources. This Additional Qualification (AQ) course is developed based on the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) PQP guidelines. The expectations are met through eLearning and face-to-face interaction between the candidates, instructors and guest presenters.
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PQP Modules |
PQP Part 1 ModulesModule 1: The Role of the Principal Module 2: Equitable and Inclusive Schools Module 3: Management and Leadership Module 4: Pedagogical Leadership Module 5: Inclusive Education Module 6: Co-creating Safe Schools In accordance with the requirements set by the OCT, part one will consist of 125 hours divided as 72 hours face-to-face instruction 28 hours eLearning 25 hours coursework, assignments, research and journal writing PQP Part 2 ModulesModule 7: The Changing Role of the School Leader Module 8: Co-creating and Inclusive School Module 9: Building Professional Capital Module 10: Evidence-based Decision Making Module 11: Building Relationships with Parents and the Community Module 12: Supporting Wellness and Well-Being In accordance with the requirements set by the OCT, part two will consist of 125 hours divided as 72 hours face-to-Face instruction 28 hours eLearning 25 hours coursework, assignments, research and journal writing |
Practicum
The Leadership Inquiry Practicum (LIP) is a required component of the PQP. It is a collaborative inquiry guided by the Ontario Leadership Framework for Principals and Vice-principals. It is intended to provide an opportunity for candidates to facilitate a team in a leadership role working with students, staff, parents and the community.
The LIP must apply to a school setting and be mentored by a practising qualified principal or vice-principal. The duration of the LIP will be a minimum of 60 hours, of which 20 hours could be observation. Candidates identify a specific LIP informed by the PQP content and the Ontario Leadership Framework for Principals and Vice-Principals and a problem of practice in a school setting.
Candidates must develop a LIP proposal before being recommended for part one and successfully complete the LIP experience before being recommended for part 2.
Admission Requirements
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PQP Part 1 Admission Requirements |
With the amendment to regulation 184 s44, candidates applying with a Master's degree or half Master's are required to submit a transcript of these courses to the OPC for evaluation to determine if the amended pre-requisites have been met.
If you have an outstanding qualification that is not posted on your OCT certificate, you will need to submit a Conditional Admission Form (for part 1 candidates) verifying completion of the outstanding qualification. |
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PQP Part 2 Admission Requirements |
If you completed the PQP part 1 with another provider and your PQP part 1 qualification is not currently recorded on your OCT certificate, you will need to submit a Conditional Admission Form (for part 2 candidates) verifying completion of the PQP part 1. |
Course Fee
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PQP Course Fee |
PQP Part 1$990.00 (covers modules 1-6, includes $50 non-refundable registration fee) Candidates may be eligible for a tax receipt PQP Part 2$990.00 (covers modules 7-12, includes $50 non-refundable registration fee) Candidates may be eligible for a tax receipt Late registrations may be subject to a $75.00 late fee. |
Upcoming Sessions (Registration for Spring 2020 will open Thursday, October 24)
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PQP 1 - Spring 2020 |
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Location InformationPlease check the dates and times carefully, as they may differ between sites.
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PQP 2 - Spring 2020 |
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Location InformationPlease check the dates and times carefully, as they may differ between sites.
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Please make sure that you meet the admission requirements before registering for the course. A $50.00 non-refundable registration fee will apply.
If you have any questions, please email pqp@principals.ca
Terms and Conditions
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A full refund is available if you cancel two weeks before the start date, less a $50.00 non-refundable registration fee. A $250.00 refund is available if you cancel one week before the start date. There is no refund for cancellations after the start date. A full refund applies when a site is cancelled due to low enrollment (when applicable). |
| Interpretation Services Terms and Conditions |
| The Ontario Principal’s Council (OPC) is committed to accommodating the individual needs of our Members, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Once a candidate has registered and paid the applicable registration fees for a course, the OPC will contract with an interpretation service of its choosing and will cover the fees and expenses related to interpretation services in accordance with its contract arrangements with the interpreter. The candidate is welcome to provide a list of preferred interpreters for us to consider, but OPC retains the discretion to choose the provider of these services.
As the OPC is required to comply with the cancellation policy specific to each independent interpreter, it will communicate the cancellation policy to the course candidate in writing. A candidate seeking to cancel their participation in an OPC course must comply with the interpreter’s cancellation policy and be respectful of the associated timelines. Candidates will be held responsible for cancellation fees applied as a result of missing timelines for cancellation. OPC’s standard refund policy will also apply to all cancellations. |
Master's Dimension
The Master's Dimension (MD) program is available if you plan on completing the PQP part 1 and PQP part 2 through the OPC and want to pursue a Master's degree.
For more information visit our MD overview.
Required and Recommended Readings
Click here to view the PQP Part 1 and PQP Part 2 required and recommended reading list
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Why should I take the PQP with the OPC? |
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