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Vice-principal Perspectives 

These sessions offer open conversations for vice-principals driven by participant voices on relevant and important topics of the day. 

Topics may include:

  • authentic engagement to drive school improvement 

  • transitions and how to prepare for a new role in school leadership

  • leading and coaching people

Dates* (Tuesdays):

  • September 23, 2025 
  • October 28, 2025 
  • November 25, 2025 
  • January 27, 2026 
  • February 24, 2026 
  • March 24, 2026 
  • April 28, 2026 
  • May 16, 2026 

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. EDT/EST

Cost: Free (Members and Associates)

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Facilitators: 

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Lawrence DeMaeyer

Professional Learning Consultant, Ontario Principals' Council

Lawrence has been an educator for over 30 years. He started his career as an elementary teacher before moving to secondary where he spent over a decade as a Business Teacher and Department Head. As a Principal, Lawrence held system-level leadership positions and he has also served as a Superintendent of Education, Leadership Development and School Support. Lawrence’s passion for developing people, system learning, and innovation led him to join OPC in February of 2021.

*Members and Associates are welcome to join at any time, even if you have missed earlier sessions. 

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