The Education Leaders Program (ELP) focuses on the core work of school leadership — working with others to move priorities forward, support colleagues, and contribute to how a school functions and improves.

Through practical application and case-based learning, you will develop the skills needed to step into leadership roles and lead beyond your own classroom.

• Lead teams and support colleagues in day-to-day school contexts
• Contribute to school priorities and improvement efforts
• Build confidence in making decisions that affect teaching and learning
• Understand how school operations and leadership responsibilities fit together
• Apply leadership approaches across diverse school settings, including international contexts

No, you do not need to be a licensed teacher or hold Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification to enroll.

The program is designed for those working in K–12 education settings who are beginning to take on leadership responsibilities, or preparing to step into roles such as department head, instructional coach, or team lead.

Yes. The program is designed to be relevant across a range of school systems, including independent and international contexts.

The program draws on the Ontario Leadership Framework to support leadership practices that can be applied across diverse educational settings.

The Education Leaders Program (ELP) consists of three courses focused on key areas of school leadership, including leading people, navigating school operations, and improving teaching and learning.

Courses include:

• Essential Leadership in Education (PK12-ELE1): Clarify your leadership approach, build relational trust, and develop the skills to lead within a school community.
• Organizational Leadership & Equity (PK12-OLE2): Understand how schools operate, make informed decisions, and navigate equity, resources, and organizational complexity.
• Instructional Leadership & Innovation (PK12-ILI3): Strengthen your ability to support teaching and learning, use data meaningfully, and guide instructional improvement across your school.

Learning is embedded throughout the program through case-based work, collaboration, and leadership challenges grounded in real school contexts.

Is there a final project?

Rather than a single capstone, you will complete applied work across all three courses, including developing a Personal Leadership Resource Archive — a curated set of tools, strategies, and insights to support your ongoing leadership practice.

Yes. The three courses are intended to be taken in sequence to support progressive skill development.

The program can typically be completed in approximately 9 – 12 months. Each course runs for 7 weeks, with flexibility to take breaks between courses if needed.

Program fees are paid per course. You may choose to enroll in courses individually or pre-register for the full program.

Each course is $1,095 for a total investment of $3,285 across all three courses.

📌 Important Notes:

• You may register per course or pre-register for all courses at once
• No additional taxes or material fees
• Fees are subject to change; please refer to the course page for current pricing

Upon successful completion of all three courses, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from OISE Continuing & Professional Learning at the University of Toronto.

This certificate recognizes your development in K–12 school leadership, including instructional leadership, governance, and school operations.

• Issued by OISE Continuing & Professional Learning, University of Toronto
• Demonstrates sustained professional growth in school leadership
• Relevant for leadership roles in independent, international, and K–12 education contexts

This is a university-governed professional learning program grounded in the Ontario Leadership Framework. It does not lead to a regulatory credential or academic credit.