!!!NEW!!! - OFIS is pleased to announce a new partnership with York University for its Independent School Principals' Courses! More details below!

Private School Principals' (PSP) Courses - Parts I & II Private School leaders are confronted daily with complex challenges unique to their private school roles and environments. Directly accountable to the provincial Ministry of Education, these leaders must skillfully balance individual student educational needs with provincial curriculum standards and policy requirements, must meticulously plan and implement financial budgets, and must capable manage school revenues and expenses, while all the while meeting the needs of the many stakeholders in the school community (students, families, staff, governors, donors & supporters).

OFIS is pleased to partner with York University in providing two (2) highly informative, engaging and motivating courses specifically designed for prospective and current independent school leaders in private school education.

CLICK HERE! - To Download The PSP Flyer!
CLICK HERE! - To Download PSP Course Outlines!

Terrific success with the OFIS Principals' Course has encouraged a number of other "school leadership course" offerings - while they have been modelled after OFIS/YORK's extremely effective courses, they should not be confused with the genuine OFIS/York University Independent School Principals' Courses (PSP I & II). Only courses bearing the OFIS & York University seals of approval are recognized for membership benefits and OFIS certification.

PSP I - focuses on developing the skills of the soon-to-be or recently appointed private school leaders & administrators

PSP II - focuses on refining those skills of private school leaders who have confirmed successful completion of PSP Part I (or its predecessor, as originally presented by the Ontario Federation of Independent Schools), or an equivalent program as recognized by OFIS. Proof of completion of Part 1 or its predecessor is also required.
*all previous OFIS Principals' Course graduates are automatically eligible for PSP Part II and are considered successful graduates of PSP I

Both courses are certified by York University and will be annually revitalized through a critical review process to reflect the most up-to-date trends & research in independent school leadership. This review process will be equally undertaken by both York University and OFIS.

Each course will be held at York University's Keele Campus, and will consist of preparatory, interactive on-line, in-person and practicum sessions. Well educated and well experienced instructors will provide a balanced practical and theoretical delivery model, supplemented by appropriately specialized guest speakers.

To ensure ample opportunity for participant interactions and to protect the integrity of a small group adult learning model, registrations for each course will be strictly limited to 30 registrants.

PSP Part I
October 14-16 2011 AND October 28-30 2011 + 35 Hours OnLine
York University - Keele Campus - 8:30-4:30 each day

PSP Part II
April 13-15 2012 AND April 27-29 2012 + 35 Hours OnLine
York University - Keele Campus - 8:30-4:30 each day

Course Cost -
$2400 - OFIS Members ($500 Rebate Upon Course Completion)
$2400 - Non-Members
*includes all course materials, books & resources

CLICK HERE! - To Download The PSP Flyer!!
CLICK HERE - To Download PSP Course Outlines!

COURSE PROMOTION:

CLICK HERE! - PSP I & II - York/OFIS Program Info

CLICK HERE! - PSP Course Flyer For OFIS Schools

CLICK HERE! - PSP Course Outlines

COURSE DETAILS:

CLICK HERE! - PSP I & II - Eligibility & Requirements

CLICK HERE! - PSP I & II - Upcoming Sessions

COURSE REGISTRATION:

CLICK HERE! - REGISTER FOR PSP I

CLICK HERE! - REGISTER FOR PSP II

Coming SOON!

*I was registered for a principals' course before the OFIS/York Partnership was established? What happens to my application and deposit?
"Anyone who was previously approved to take an OFIS course will be automatically eligible for an OFIS/York course, provided OFIS membership is kept current. Deposits will be transferred to York University so that you will only have to pay the outstanding course amounts minus deposit amounts. You will still have to apply for the new course once application information becomes available."

*Do I need to be a member of OFIS to take the new OFIS/York PSP Courses?
"All registrants to these courses will only be approved for participation if ALL the criteria have been met. One of those criteria is a current OFIS membership. OFIS has membership levels to suit all participants. Click on membership information to learn more."

*Will these courses be recognized by the OCT (Ontario College of Teachers)?
"Each part of these courses is deliberately structured to have 100 hours - 65 hours preparatory/in-class and 35 online hours. This is the minimum required by the OCT. Once the course particulars have finished their drafting process (Part I by July 15 2011 and Part II by December 15 2011), and are approved by York University, they will then be vetted by the OCT and the Ministry of Education to determine what recognition can be received.