Leading School Improvement (Master Certificate Program)
Leading school improvement means turning priorities into action in complex school settings.
Leading School Improvement is an advanced professional learning program designed for experienced K–12 leaders who are responsible for meaningful improvement work in their schools or organizations.
Through a structured, applied process, participants develop and carry forward a real improvement initiative grounded in their own context.
With facilitator support, peer dialogue, guest perspectives, and guided reflection, the program supports leaders in strengthening their ability to lead school improvement with greater clarity, evidence, and confidence.
What You'll Learn
You will build the ability to:
- Identify and frame a meaningful school or organizational improvement priority
- Apply structured inquiry, evidence, and reflection to planning and implementation
- Lead change across teams, stakeholders, and competing priorities
- Strengthen decision-making related to teaching, learning, equity, and improvement
- Document and reflect on your leadership practice, process, and impact
Who Should Enroll
This program is designed for experienced K–12 leaders who are looking for structured support to lead meaningful improvement work in their schools or organizations.
It is well suited to principals, vice-principals, instructional leaders, department heads, academic coordinators, school improvement leads, and other experienced leaders with the scope to lead school-wide or organizational initiatives.
Common Professions
Experienced principals and vice-principals
School improvement leads
Instructional leaders and academic coordinators
Department heads and program leaders
Program Overview
Program Length
Designed to be completed in 14 weeks
Format
Online Asynchronous with biweekly Synchronous sessions
Class Size
Under 30 Learners
Course Duration
14 weeks
Effort
About 8-9 hours per week of active engagement
Total Investment
$1,295
(HST Exempt)
Master Certificate of Completion
Design and lead a meaningful school improvement initiative grounded in your current leadership context.
Meet Our Facilitators
Frequently Asked Questions
Leading School Improvement is an advanced professional learning program for experienced K–12 leaders who are responsible for meaningful improvement work in their schools or organizations.
Through a structured, applied process, participants develop and carry forward a real improvement initiative grounded in their own context. This may include work related to teaching and learning, equity, collaboration, organizational improvement, or other school-wide priorities.
This program is designed for experienced K–12 leaders who have enough leadership scope to carry forward a meaningful school-wide or organizational initiative.
It is well suited to principals, vice-principals, instructional leaders, department heads, academic coordinators, school improvement leads, and other experienced leaders responsible for advancing meaningful priorities in their schools or organizations.
The program is relevant across public, independent, and international school settings.
Leading School Improvement is designed to be completed over 14 weeks in a fully online format with asynchronous coursework and biweekly synchronous sessions.
Participants should expect about 8–9 hours per week of active engagement, including applied project work connected to their own leadership context, independent coursework, and collaborative synchronous sessions.
The total fee for Leading School Improvement is $1,295 for the full program.
📌 Important Notes:
- The fee applies to the full 14-week program
- 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 Master Certificate of Completion from OISE Continuing & Professional Learning at the University of Toronto.
advanced professional learning in K–12 leadership focused on leading meaningful school improvement work in practice.
- Issued by OISE Continuing & Professional Learning, University of Toronto
- Recognizes advanced applied professional learning in school leadership
- Reflects work related to school improvement, leadership practice, and organizational change across K–12 settings
This is a university-governed professional learning program. It does not lead to a regulatory credential or academic credit.
Ready to Enroll or Have Questions?
If you have questions about fit, program expectations, or whether Leading School Improvement is the right choice for your current role, get in touch with our team.
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