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Ontario Principals' Council @OPCouncil

Representing public elementary & secondary school principals and vice-principals in Ontario, Canada. Shared information does not imply endorsement.

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Ontario Principals' Council
@OPCouncil
4 Jul 2024
Ontario’s principals and vice-principals continue to struggle with new gov't initiatives, staff shortages, violence in schools & mental wellness. We need fair & adequate compensation, support, respect & efforts to address work intensification. Full stmt: bit.ly/4bBC2ml
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Starting July 14, we are meeting for the title Re-Storying Education: Decolonizing Your Practice Using a Critical Lens by Carolyn Roberts. Join us for a morning book club this summer! principals.ca/en/professiona… #OPCLeadLearn
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Today is the World Day Against Child Labour, raising awareness and supporting the global movement to end child labour and protect the rights of children worldwide. This year’s theme is Red Card to Child Labour. Learn more: ilo.org/topics-and-sectors/c…
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Curated for new principals and vice-principals is an eight-session series with programming founded on an inquiry-based approach through a reflective lens of human rights and equity. Vice-principals register by September 11 and principals by September 18! principals.ca/en/professiona… #OPCLeadLearn
Graphic promoting the “New Leader Support Program” featuring four educators working on laptops or holding coffee during virtual learning sessions. Text highlights include: “Network with colleagues across Ontario,” “Learning throughout the year,” and “Member rate available.” The bottom banner includes the hashtag “#OPCLeadLearn” alongside the Ontario Principals’ Council Professional Learning logo.

ALT Graphic promoting the “New Leader Support Program” featuring four educators working on laptops or holding coffee during virtual learning sessions. Text highlights include: “Network with colleagues across Ontario,” “Learning throughout the year,” and “Member rate available.” The bottom banner includes the hashtag “#OPCLeadLearn” alongside the Ontario Principals’ Council Professional Learning logo.
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The three principals’ associations in collaboration with School Mental Health Ontario has a new guide and accompanying slide deck drawing on existing made-in-Ontario tools and resources for leading in trauma‑sensitive ways that complement board and school mental health strategies and action plans. Now available in OPC's Leading Learning Toolkit! To see the new resource, visit principals.ca/en/professiona… #SMH-ON #CPCO #ADFO #OPCLeadLearn
Promotional graphic titled “Trauma-Sensitive School Leadership” on a blue and teal gradient background. Across the top are six purple line icons representing care, safety, guidance, collaboration, growth, and support. On the right, an image of a guidebook titled “Guide for Trauma-Sensitive School Leaders” is displayed. Logos for School Mental Health Ontario, Santé mentale en milieu scolaire Ontario, Catholic Principals’ Leadership Development Ontario, and Principal Association Projects appear along the bottom. The design promotes resources and leadership practices that support trauma-sensitive school environments.

ALT Promotional graphic titled “Trauma-Sensitive School Leadership” on a blue and teal gradient background. Across the top are six purple line icons representing care, safety, guidance, collaboration, growth, and support. On the right, an image of a guidebook titled “Guide for Trauma-Sensitive School Leaders” is displayed. Logos for School Mental Health Ontario, Santé mentale en milieu scolaire Ontario, Catholic Principals’ Leadership Development Ontario, and Principal Association Projects appear along the bottom. The design promotes resources and leadership practices that support trauma-sensitive school environments.
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The Equitable and Inclusive Schools, Part 1 - Administrator Focus supports candidates in their journey of learning and applying an anti-oppression lens, skills and leadership practices necessary to create equitable and inclusive communities. To join us this summer, register by June 17, 2026 principals.ca/en/professiona… #OPCLeadLearn
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In August, we have discrete opportunities designed to support new principals and vice-principals with some key themes as a new school year begins. Free for Members! principals.ca/en/professiona… #OPCLeadLearn
Promotional graphic with the heading “Navigating Leadership Transitions” in blue, purple, and orange text on a light grey background. A banner at the top reads “FREE for Members!” alongside illustrated icons of a target, speech bubble with pencil, and lightbulb. Supporting text reads: “Online opportunities designed to support principals and vice-principals as a new school year begins.” The month “August” appears on the right, with the Ontario Principals’ Council Professional Learning logo at the bottom.

ALT Promotional graphic with the heading “Navigating Leadership Transitions” in blue, purple, and orange text on a light grey background. A banner at the top reads “FREE for Members!” alongside illustrated icons of a target, speech bubble with pencil, and lightbulb. Supporting text reads: “Online opportunities designed to support principals and vice-principals as a new school year begins.” The month “August” appears on the right, with the Ontario Principals’ Council Professional Learning logo at the bottom.
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The Principal's Development Course (PDC) is offering: Module 1: Principal Legal Duties and Responsibilities Module 11: Leading the Special Education Program Registration closes on June 22. Visit our webpage for more details! principals.ca/en/professiona…
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Congratulations to Heather Mace, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, on being elected East Regional Director on the OPC Board of Directors for the term July 1, 2026, to October 2027. We look forward to the contributions Heather will bring to this role. Thank you to all candidates who participated in the process.
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August 20 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EDT Leading Through Identity Join us for a full-day workshop with Annahid Dashtgard. Register by July 10 - principals.ca/en/professiona… #OPCLeadLearn
Promotional graphic for a summer learning event titled “Leading Through Identity.” The event takes place in Toronto on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The design features teal, orange, and white branding with a portrait of special guest Annahid Dashtgard on the right side. The Ontario Principals’ Council Professional Learning logo appears at the bottom left.

ALT Promotional graphic for a summer learning event titled “Leading Through Identity.” The event takes place in Toronto on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The design features teal, orange, and white branding with a portrait of special guest Annahid Dashtgard on the right side. The Ontario Principals’ Council Professional Learning logo appears at the bottom left.
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Our SEAQP program enhances your leadership skills and focuses on improving professional practices to support diverse learners while building more inclusive and equitable learning spaces. See details on how to access this learning and receive a full subsidy, it will be first come, first serve. Register by June 19 - principals.ca/en/professiona…
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Fall 2026 registration is open! PQP is offering hybrid and online delivery options with instructors from participating board partners. Register by August 30. For the full details, visit our PQP webpage principals.ca/en/professiona… #edLeadership #aspiringleaders @OTFFEO @ETFOeducators @OSTFF #OPCLeadLearn
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World Environment Day reminds us to consider and take action on issues related to our climate and environment. This year’s theme is Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future. Learn more: un.org/en/observances/enviro…
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Starting July 14, we are meeting for the title Re-Storying Education: Decolonizing Your Practice Using a Critical Lens by Carolyn Roberts. Join us for a morning book club this summer! principals.ca/en/professiona… #OPCLeadLearn
Banner promoting "Book Clubs" by the Ontario Principals' Council, featuring an open book icon and illustrated books forming a circle around the title. Hashtag #OPCLeadLearn is included

ALT Banner promoting "Book Clubs" by the Ontario Principals' Council, featuring an open book icon and illustrated books forming a circle around the title. Hashtag #OPCLeadLearn is included
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Curated for new principals and vice-principals is an eight-session series with programming founded on an inquiry-based approach through a reflective lens of human rights and equity. Vice-principals register by September 11 and principals by September 18! principals.ca/en/professiona… #OPCLeadLearn
Graphic promoting the “New Leader Support Program” featuring four educators working on laptops or holding coffee during virtual learning sessions. Text highlights include: “Network with colleagues across Ontario,” “Learning throughout the year,” and “Member rate available.” The bottom banner includes the hashtag “#OPCLeadLearn” alongside the Ontario Principals’ Council Professional Learning logo.

ALT Graphic promoting the “New Leader Support Program” featuring four educators working on laptops or holding coffee during virtual learning sessions. Text highlights include: “Network with colleagues across Ontario,” “Learning throughout the year,” and “Member rate available.” The bottom banner includes the hashtag “#OPCLeadLearn” alongside the Ontario Principals’ Council Professional Learning logo.
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In August, we have discrete opportunities designed to support new principals and vice-principals with some key themes as a new school year begins. Free for Members! principals.ca/en/professiona… #OPCLeadLearn
Promotional graphic with the heading “Navigating Leadership Transitions” in blue, purple, and orange text on a light grey background. A banner at the top reads “FREE for Members!” alongside illustrated icons of a target, speech bubble with pencil, and lightbulb. Supporting text reads: “Online opportunities designed to support principals and vice-principals as a new school year begins.” The month “August” appears on the right, with the Ontario Principals’ Council Professional Learning logo at the bottom.

ALT Promotional graphic with the heading “Navigating Leadership Transitions” in blue, purple, and orange text on a light grey background. A banner at the top reads “FREE for Members!” alongside illustrated icons of a target, speech bubble with pencil, and lightbulb. Supporting text reads: “Online opportunities designed to support principals and vice-principals as a new school year begins.” The month “August” appears on the right, with the Ontario Principals’ Council Professional Learning logo at the bottom.
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Final call! The PQP is offering hybrid and online delivery options with instructors from participating board partners. Register by June 5. For the full details, visit our PQP webpage principals.ca/en/professiona… #edLeadership #aspiringleaders @OTFFEO @ETFOeducators @OSTFF #OPCLeadLearn
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The Supervisory Officer's Qualification Program (SOQP) is offering modules 1-4 this upcoming summer! Online and onsite (hybrid) options are available. Register by June 7.#OPCLeadLearn principals.ca/en/professiona…
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Curated for new principals and vice-principals is an eight-session series with programming founded on an inquiry-based approach through a reflective lens of human rights and equity. Vice-principals register by September 11 and principals by September 18! principals.ca/en/professiona… #OPCLeadLearn
Graphic promoting the “New Leader Support Program” featuring four educators working on laptops or holding coffee during virtual learning sessions. Text highlights include: “Network with colleagues across Ontario,” “Learning throughout the year,” and “Member rate available.” The bottom banner includes the hashtag “#OPCLeadLearn” alongside the Ontario Principals’ Council Professional Learning logo.

ALT Graphic promoting the “New Leader Support Program” featuring four educators working on laptops or holding coffee during virtual learning sessions. Text highlights include: “Network with colleagues across Ontario,” “Learning throughout the year,” and “Member rate available.” The bottom banner includes the hashtag “#OPCLeadLearn” alongside the Ontario Principals’ Council Professional Learning logo.
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The Equitable and Inclusive Schools, Part 1 - Administrator Focus supports candidates in their journey of learning and applying an anti-oppression lens, skills and leadership practices necessary to create equitable and inclusive communities. To join us this summer, register by June 17, 2026 principals.ca/en/professiona… #OPCLeadLearn
Banner for Equitable and Inclusive Schools Qualification Program (EISQP). Ontario Principals' Council Professional Learning. #OPCLeadLearn

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August 20 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EDT Leading Through Identity Join us for a full-day workshop with Annahid Dashtgard. Register by July 10 - principals.ca/en/professiona… #OPCLeadLearn
Promotional graphic for a summer learning event titled “Leading Through Identity.” The event takes place in Toronto on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The design features teal, orange, and white branding with a portrait of special guest Annahid Dashtgard on the right side. The Ontario Principals’ Council Professional Learning logo appears at the bottom left.

ALT Promotional graphic for a summer learning event titled “Leading Through Identity.” The event takes place in Toronto on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The design features teal, orange, and white branding with a portrait of special guest Annahid Dashtgard on the right side. The Ontario Principals’ Council Professional Learning logo appears at the bottom left.
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