In this module, candidates acquire and consolidate knowledge of policy governance,
systems thinking and provincial and district vision as the foundation for building
relationships and developing human resource capacity for realizing system goals. The
focus is on understanding the supervisory officer’s role in the design and
implementation of the strategic plan and organizational culture.
In this module, candidates expand their knowledge of legislation, policies and
structures that provide the framework for ethical and legal decision-making in
education in Ontario. The focus is on applying this knowledge to complex issues that
arise given the complexity and diversity of Ontario society.
In this module, candidates integrate theory and practice as it relates to creating system
coherence, leading the instructional program, building staff capacity for evidence informed
decision-making, providing job-embedded professional learning and
nurturing productive working relationships with staff and stakeholders. The focus is
on understanding leadership and management from a system perspective.
In this module, candidates further develop and apply their personal leadership
resources within the context of system leadership. The focus is on understanding the
interaction of the personal and professional ethical self and the need for ongoing
reflection and learning. The focus includes building candidate capacity to establish and
sustain a broadly shared mission, vision and goals.
