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Today is the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women. As we remember the 14 young women killed at Polytechnique Montréal in 1989, we must commit to fight the hatred and misogyny that still exists today.
December 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Explore Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation and the steps that parents, teachers, schools and others can take to end the epidemic of mental illness and restore a more humane childhood. Starting January 22! For details, visit www.principals.ca/en/professio... #OPCLeadLearn
December 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Join the second half of this virtual series offered to principals and vice-principals, within the first three years of the role, to explore challenges and opportunities to become more confident in aspects of school leadership.

Register for sessions 5-8 by Feb 19 www.principals.ca/en/professio...
December 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Consider sharing your passion, personal journey or expertise related to school leadership and submit a podcast proposal today! Join us for Season 2 by following us wherever you get your podcasts www.principals.ca/en/professio... #OPCLeadLearn
December 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
How do principals stay connected to student learning? Meet our next Principal Profile, Juli Miller from the Simcoe County District School Board. #OPCLeadLearn
December 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Stop the Hate for Goodness Sake is one of the upcoming Winter titles. Explore how to disrupt discrimination and promote hope, foster healing and inspire joyful learning. Save the dates for this book club starting January 15! For details, visit www.principals.ca/en/professio... #OPCLeadLearn
December 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The Emerging Leader Development Program (ELDP) is offering Module 6 - Data Informed Decision Making. Register by January 4! Teachers considering the transition to school leadership can register for upcoming modules individually. #OPCLeadLearn #OTF #ETFO #OSSTF www.principals.ca/en/professio...
December 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In the latest Share Your Story column, principal Kulbir Dhaliwal reflects on his commitment to equity and his role as EDI Rep on the OPC Board of Directors. #OPCLeadLearn

Read the column: bit.ly/TheRegisterFall2025
Listen to the column on YouTube: bit.ly/4196XVj
December 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Spring 2026 registration is now available! The PQP is offering hybrid and online delivery options with instructors from participating board partners. Register by January 25 - www.principals.ca/en/professio... #edLeadership #aspiringleaders @OTFFEO @ETFOeducators @OSTFF #OPCLeadLearn
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Many factors impact the assessment results of EQAO testing. We urge the Minister of Education to consider these factors, commit to funding student needs and take advantage of the expertise in the sector. See our full statement: www.principals.ca/en/who-we-ar...
December 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
As educators, how are we creating the conditions for all students to feel valued for the gifts that they bring?

#OPCLeadLearn
December 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Today is the International Day of People with Disabilities. We celebrate & acknowledge the challenges, barriers & opportunities for people who live with disabilities, and need to continue to work to help remove those barriers.
December 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Our Mentoring Qualification Program (MQP) will teach you the strategies, tools and processes that form the foundations of effective mentoring and coaching. Sign up by January 25 to join us for the Summer session - www.principals.ca/en/professio... #OPCLeadLearn
December 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Register by January 5. Our SEAQP focuses on inclusive and equitable approaches to school-level leadership that support diverse learns and their well-being, efficacy and agency. www.principals.ca/en/professio... #OPCLeadLearn
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Emerging Leader Development Program (ELDP) is offering Module 6 - Data Informed Decision Making. Register by January 4! Teachers considering the transition to school leadership can register for upcoming modules individually. #OPCLeadLearn #OTF #ETFO #OSSTF www.principals.ca/en/professio...
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Consider sharing your passion, personal journey or expertise related to school leadership and submit a podcast proposal today! Join us for Season 2 by following us wherever you get your podcasts www.principals.ca/en/professio... #OPCLeadLearn
November 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Spring 2026 registration is now available! The PQP is offering hybrid and online delivery options with instructors from participating board partners. Register by January 25 - www.principals.ca/en/professio... #edLeadership #aspiringleaders @OTFFEO @ETFOeducators @OSTFF #OPCLeadLearn
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In the 5-week online course, Creating Inclusive Spaces for Black Students, school leaders will deepen their understanding of anti-Black racism and critically examine school practices and approaches. Register by January 11 - www.principals.ca/en/professio... #OPCLeadLearn
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Save the date for the 2026 OPCLeadLearn Conference on October 22 & 23. After a successful 2025 event we are already building next year’s learning and networking experience. Updates will be shared at www.principals.ca/en/professio.... We hope you can join us! #OPCLeadLearn
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Another productive advocacy day at Queen’s Park discussing violence in schools, Bill 33 and mental health. Thanks to the 26 MPPs who met with us today. #OPCLeadLearn
November 27, 2025 at 12:41 AM
OPC is now offering the Equitable and Inclusive Schools, Part 1 - Administrator Focus which supports candidates in their journey of learning and applying an anti-oppression lens, skills and leadership practices. Register by February 6, 2026 www.principals.ca/en/professio... #OPCLeadLearn
November 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
How are we, as educational leaders, developing ourselves to engage in complexity with compassion?
#OPCLeadLearn
November 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Join us Dec. 3 at 10:00 a.m. EST for Upholding Human and Indigenous Rights in Leadership: A Framework for Reconciliation. This in-person session will help leaders advance systemic and substantive reconciliation in education. www.principals.ca/en/professio...
November 26, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Stop the Hate for Goodness Sake is one of the upcoming Winter titles. Explore how to disrupt discrimination and promote hope, foster healing and inspire joyful learning. Save the dates for this book club starting January 15! For details, visit www.principals.ca/en/professio... #OPCLeadLearn
November 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Today begins the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an annual international campaign calling for the prevention & elimination of violence against women & girls.
November 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM