Becoming a Principal-Ontario
Qualifications University undergraduate degree five years of teaching experience certification in three divisions: Primary (K-3) Junior (4-6) Intermediate (7-10) Senior (8-12) two Specialists/Honour Specialist AQ’s or a master's degree successful completion-Principal's Qualification Program (PQP)
Accreditation – PQP 1 and PQP 2 Part I – Introduction course work and the development of practicum proposal introduction to leading and managing a school Part II – Depth theoretical and operational aspects of the principalship i.e. leadership and program planning
Eligibility Peel District School Board ≥ 7 successful years teaching ≥ 2 divisions ≥ 2 schools current performance appraisal either demonstrated experience with Spec. Ed. Policies/ procedures or Spec. Ed. Part I experience in differentiating instruction demonstrated leadership ability in a variety of settings
The Steps Meet with Principal and Superintendent - readiness Evidence of Growth Portfolio The Package Signed Cover Page Resume Peel Leadership Framework (“The Rubrics”) Readiness for Leadership Essay References The Dialogues Recommendation
The Package Readiness for Leadership Essay ...plus rubrics checklist PLUS narrative re: Climate for Learning and Working Advocacy for Learners Parent and Community Relations Inter-personal and Intra-personal Skills
The Rubrics Leadership for Learning Visionary Leadership Professional Knowledge in Action Communication Skills
The Rubrics Teaching and Learning Instructional Leadership Supervision of Staff
The VP Dialogues Phase One Dialogues two superintendents 1. advocacy for learners 2. professional knowledge in action 3. instructional leadership 5 mins each follow up questions
The VP Dialogues Phase Two Dialogues three trustees two senior administrators a representative from the Peel principal/vice-principal association 1. advocacy for learners 2. professional knowledge in action 3. instructional leadership 5 mins each follow up questions
The Principal Process Similar to VP process Meet with Superintendents - readiness Evidence of Growth Portfolio The Package Signed Cover Page Resume Peel Leadership Framework (“The Rubrics”) Readiness for Leadership Essay References The Dialogues Recommendations
The Principal Dialogues Phase One Dialogues two superintendents 1. parent and community relations 2. visionary leadership 3. supervision of staff 5 mins each follow up questions
The Principal Dialogues Phase Two Dialogues three trustees two senior administrators a representative from the Peel principal/vice-principal association 1. advocacy for learners 2. professional knowledge in action 3. instructional leadership 5 mins each follow up questions
CONGRATULATIONS! You’re IN!
Not so fast...VP/P Appraisal every 5 years review of rubrics (competencies) performance plan annual growth plan and growth towards the above
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