Course

PK12-ILI3

Instructional Leadership & Innovation

Strengthen your ability to lead and inspire high-impact teaching and learning.

This course equips education leaders with practical strategies to improve instruction, support teacher development, and create dynamic learning environments that foster student success.

Explore evidence-based leadership models that enhance curriculum implementation, instructional coaching, and data-informed decision-making. Engage in applied case studies and collaborative discussions to develop your capacity as a mentor, curriculum lead, or instructional innovator within your school or organization.

By the end of this course, you will have gained the tools and confidence to drive meaningful instructional change, promote professional learning communities, and implement strategies that support student achievement and school-wide innovation.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Analyze key principles of instructional leadership and their impact on student success and teacher development.
  • Evaluate curriculum models, assessment practices, and learning strategies that support diverse learners.
  • Apply instructional coaching and mentoring techniques to support professional growth among educators.
  • Develop strategies for fostering school-wide collaboration, data-informed decision-making, and continuous instructional improvement.
  • Implement leadership practices that enhance instructional quality, innovation, and equity-driven learning initiatives.

Notes

✅ Technical Requirements:
A computer with a camera, headphones/speakers, microphone, and high-speed internet is required to access OISE course materials and resources.

Prerequisites

Recommendations

Upon successful completion of all three courses, you will be issued a digital Certificate of Completion from OISE Continuing and Professional Learning at the University of Toronto.

Status

Available

Delivery

Online

Price

$1095

Hours

42.0

Course can be applied towards

Education Leaders: Building the Foundations of Leadership: Certificate of Completion

Full Course Details

Section Title:

Instructional Leadership & Innovation

Enrolment Session:

2026 Fall

Type:

Online

Total Hours:

42.0

Dates:

01 Oct 2026 to 19 Nov 2026

Delivery Option:

Online

Course Fee(s):

$1095

Section Note(s):

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: September 24, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

If the “Add to Cart” button is still visible, late registration may be available, if time and space permit. Register early, as courses sometimes fill before the posted deadline.

Course Format

This 7-week course runs fully online in a blend of asynchronous and optional synchronous (live) sessions. It is facilitator-led and organized into weekly modules that include readings, discussions, and assignments with set due dates.

Technology Requirements

You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a modern web browser to access course materials. Optional live sessions (if offered) will be announced within the course site.

Registration Process

  1. Select 'Add to Cart' and proceed to checkout.
  2. Log in to your Learner Portal (or create an account) and complete payment.
  3. In your learner account, go to My Applications > Start to complete your application.
  4. An OISE CPL representative will review your submission and confirm your enrollment before the course begins. 

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Withdrawal, transfer, and refund requests must be submitted before the course start date. Partial refunds or one-time transfers may be available within a short period after the start date (see policy for details). View the full policy on our website under Policies & Guidelines > Withdrawals and Transfer Policy.

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