Each module, including the practicum is 50 hours in length. It is an intensive professional development program which candidates must complete successfully, within a five year time frame for certification in Ontario either as an Academic or a Business Supervisory Officer. EOSDN modules are offered in Public and Catholic District School Board work environments throughout Eastern Ontario to provide varied perspectives and authentic work experiences for candidates.
Module Costs: $1,128.87 (includes applicable taxes) + Administration Fee of $250.00 which may be refunded. Refer to the Application for Acceptance.
NOTE: TAX Receipts will be issued in February for sessions attended in the previous calendar year.
EOSDN SOQP Schedule - Modules will be virtual
Module 4 - System Leadership Perspective
May 6, 12, 13, 20, 21, 2021
Facilitators: Krishna Burra, Director of Education, Limestone DSB and
Natalie Cameron, Superintendent of Education, Catholic DSB of Eastern Ontario
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 12, 2021
Module 1 - Personal Leadership Perspective
June 19 and July 2, 6, 7, 8, 2021
Facilitators: Pino Buffone, Director of Education, Renfrew DSB and
Laurie Corrigan, Superintendent of Education, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington CDSB
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 28, 2021
COVID-19 Update: The facilitators continue to prepare for fully online delivery mode to accommodate the current directives from our provincial health authorities.
Please contact EOSDN directly if you have further questions. Only applicants who have been accepted into the Program are eligible register for a module.
Instructional Modules
Modules are facilitated by practicing Supervisory Officers (Directors, Associate Directors and Superintendents), working in Public and Catholic District School Boards. Registered candidates will receive module expectations, reading lists and technical requirements and supports (if applicable) directly from the module facilitators. Candidates may chose the order and timing by which they complete the modules.
The Leadership Practicum
The Practicum is offered concurrently to instructional modules and is supported by the EOSDN Practicum Coordinator,
Barb Fraser-Stiff. Please contact the Coordinator by email: barb.fraserstiff@gmail.com
For a copy of the Ontario College of Teachers SOQP Guideline, please access the following link: SOQP Guideline
FAQ: OCT FAQ
Evaluation of the Program
Candidates will prepare reports, make presentations, respond to cases studies, and write papers to demonstrate their level of understanding and growth. Candidates must maintain a Professional Portfolio throughout the program. Upon successful completion of the four modules and Leadership Practicum, candidates will participate in an exit exercise which includes a presentation of their Professional Portfolio and Practicum.
Consolidated Ontario Education Statutes and Regulations - Available to Candidates Online Effective October 1, 2016
SOQP Application Forms, Handbooks and Fillable Forms
Please note: The following forms are fillable and may be saved to your desktop for completion and submission as directed.
- Application for Academic Admission
- Application for Business Admission
- Candidate's Handbook
- Leadership Practicum Handbook
Leadership Practicum Fillable Forms
All forms are ready to save on to your desktop and/or to print and complete later.