Supervisory Officer's Qualifications Program

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EOSDN is a consortium of Eastern Ontario District School Boards and the Faculty of Education at Queen's University. The Network provides SOQP certification to educators in Ontario. Additionally, EOSDN offers professional development and collegial sharing for administrators and teachers in member boards."All facilitators were, without question, superior educators..."

EOSDN's SOQP or Supervisory Officer's Qualifications Program is an intensive professional growth experience comprised of four instructional modules and a practicum. Successful completion of these five components is required for certification in Ontario either as an Academic or a Business Supervisory Officer. Candidates considering this course should be aware that there is a heavy course workload. The modules are offered in different locations throughout Eastern Ontario to provide varied persepctives and also bring the training closer to participants.

Module A: The Personal Perspective Dates
August 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 2009 - Kingston (dates past)
Facilitators: Lorne Keon and Barry O'Connor
This module focused on opportunities to increase self-awareness and
self-understanding. Understanding the interaction of the personal with the
professional self is essential for the ongoing learning and personal development of the supervisory officer.

Module B: Leadership Management >Theory
November 5,6,7 and 28,29, 20, 2010 Ottawa Catholic School Board Office 570 West Hunt Club Road, Ottawa
Facilitatiors: Laura McAlister & Denise Andre

This module focuses on opportunities to enhance knowledge of: research,
management and leadership theory, organizational change in education,
theories and practices of curriculum leadership, supervision,
administration and business organization.

Module C: The Provincial Perspective
Provincial Perspective July 5-9, 2010
Limestone District School Board Office 220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston
Facilitators: Brenda Hunter & Michael Schmitt
This module focused on opportunities for supervisory officers to expand
and apply their knowledge of statutes, regulations, legislation, policy
development, finances, educational structures and related issues affecting
education in Ontario.

Module D: Professional Practice - 2010 This Module has been cancelled
Facilitators: Bill Gartland & Roger Clarke
March 22 - Conference call with facilitators and participants in the p.m.
March 23-April 12 - On-line session
April 16 & 17 - Face to Face in Kemptville - CDSBEO offices
May 14 - Face to Face in Kemptville - CDSBEO offices

Candidates MUST be registered for the module by March 8th. No late entries will be accepted. To register please contact EOSDN directly - pennelld@queensu.ca
Registered candidates will receive module expectations and reading lists directly from the facilitators.

This module focuses on the refinement, application and integration of the
knowledge, skills and attitudes that supervisory officers must possess in
order to perform effectively in their varied and evolving roles as system
leaders in complex educational environments.

THE LEADERSHIP PRACTICUM:
(Concurrent)

The practicum, which runs concurrently with the Modules, is a critical
element of the program. It is designed to provide on-site training
relevant to the position of a Supervisory Officer. Practicum experiences are tailored to individual candidates and geared towards their personal and professional goals. The design of the Practicum allows for the opportunity to develop new skills and a broadened perspective. Each candidate will be guided by a mentor who is a practicing Supervisory Officer. Evaluation of the Practicum includes an oral and written presentation with feedback from a panel of Supervisory Officers.

EVALUATION OF THE PROGRAM:
Candidates will be requested to prepare reports, make presentations,
respond to cases studies, and write papers and examinations to demonstrate
their level of understanding and growth. Candidates must maintain a
professional Portfolio throughout the program. Upon successful completion
of the four modules, candidates will participate in an exit interview,
part of which is presentation of their portfolio and their Practicum.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

ACADEMIC CANDIDATES: Admission into the EOSDN Supervisory Officer
Qualifications Program occurs only when the candidate has submitted full,
original documentation as required by Regulation 184/97 and Regulation
182/97. A`copy of the Admission Requirements is available here.

BUSINESS CANDIDATES: Business candidates must submit full and original
documentation to EOSDN and, as required by the Ministry of Education, meet
the criteria set forth in Regulation 309. A`copy of the Admission Requirements is available here.

For more information please contact the Eastern Ontario Staff Development
Network:
Dona Cruickshank, Director,
or eosdn@eosdn.on.ca