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OISE Continuing & Professional Learning2017-18 Annual Review

May 2018

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Every year we have the great fortune of welcoming thousands of education professionals to OISE, University of Toronto. We are often inspired by their plans for education transformation as they innovate within their teaching practices, lead major education changes, and build education systems capacity and capability.

These stories energize the OISE Continuing & Professional Learning team and encourage us to think meaningfully about how we can best support the professional advancement of the learners, organizations, and communities we serve.

In 2015, OISE Continuing and Professional Learning (CPL) began to ‘re-imagine’ continuing education and challenge conventional perceptions of what it means to be an educator. Since then, our professional learning solutions have grown to connect a broader range of education professionals across different sectors and industries.

We are excited to be part of this global education ecosystem. The following pages demonstrate how our connections have propelled our journey in 2017.

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Contents

Message from the Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Our Mandate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

A Celebration of Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

A Great Exchange with OUC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Northern Exposure for CPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

A New Class of Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Year in Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Our Community of Facilitators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Small Team, Big Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Enrollment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Direct Enrollment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Custom Solutions Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Annual reviews are an organizational rhythm which remind us about the various activities we’ve been fortunate to participate in – and there have been numerous OISE CPL activities in 2017-2018. Yet what annual reviews can’t readily illustrate is the commitment, spirit and effort of a team and community; working and learning together to execute on a vision. To really appreciate outcomes, you need to pause and appreciate the ‘how’ behind the ‘what’ – and understand that it’s within the ‘how zone’ where organizational learning happens.

In considering the ‘how zone’, I am reminded of the dart experiment by Kitsantas and Zimmerman (2002) who divided students into two groups of learners: Team Performance and Team Learning. Team Performance was told to throw the darts as close to the centre of the dart board (essentially, dive in). Team Learning started with guidance on how to hold the dart, the position of the arm and body to throw the dart and eventually worked up to target the centre of the dart board. When it came time to assess who could hit the centre of the dart board, Team Learning outperformed Team Performance, and more interestingly, Team Learning also loved the process which led them to achieve hitting the bull’s eye. The lesson of this experiment is a reminder that learning is a valuable process – one where you have to slow down sometimes to reflect, determine a focus, develop a plan and practice. As my dear colleague reminds me “it’s all in the backswing”.

2017-2018 has been a professionally rewarding year with much to celebrate in terms of outputs: new programs, new destinations, new colleagues, new partnerships and new technologies. Yet it’s the inputs and the commitment to learning – the backswing – demonstrated by the enthusiasm, creativity and support of the OISE CPL team, and extended OISE and University of Toronto communities, which inspire.

We’re just getting started!

It’s all in the backswing...

Elisabeth Rees-JohnstoneExecutive Director, OISE Continuing & Professional Learning

A message from Executive Director, Elisabeth Rees-Johnstone



Our MandateOISE CPL’s institutional mandate is to enable, advance and promote OISE’s strategic capabilities and interests within the University of Toronto, as well as provincially, nationally and globally.

1. Professional Learning SolutionsScope, develop and deliver learning programs, institutes, workshops (online and blended solutions).

Serve the professional learning needs of educators across all sectors of education.

2. International Education Consultancy & Bespoke Solutions

Co-construct learning solutions that are relevant to a specific organizational, national and/or international context and need.

3. Partnerships & Innovation

Collaborate with Canadian and global entities to complement our institutional capabilities and advance institutional reach.

Support and Collaborate with faculty interested in pursuing opportunities with corporate organizations.

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OISE Research, International & Innovation (RII)

OISE Continuing & Professional Learning (CPL)

To deliver on our mandate, all of OISE CPL’s activites are organized around three interdependent and mutually reinforcing strategic activities:

OISE Continiuing & Professional Learning (OISE CPL) is a unit within OISE’s Office of Research, International & Innovation (RII), with the commitment to engage the world’s educators and enable one another to create environments where learning thrives. Annually, OISE CPL serves an average of 6,500 learners in direct enrollment and customized contract learning solutions.

Since 2016, our work with OISE RII to leverage our collective capabilties and streamline processes has enabled OISE CPL to accelerate our international activities and advance in partnership and innovation initiatives across the University, provincially and beyond.

The following pages are a brief highlight of some of the local, national and global initiatives we’ve led over the past fiscal year (May 1, 2017 – April 30, 2018).

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I am moved by the effort of every member of the faculty to make the program successful and how diversity is respected by the people at OISE.

– BLC Learner feedback, 2017

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A Celebration of LearningFollowing a six-month professional development initiative, 170 Saudi Arabian educators in the Building Leadership for Change program celebrated their substantial learning achievements with the OISE CPL facilitation team.

On Friday July 7th, 2017 a Celebration of Learning was held at the Desautels Hall in Rotman’s School of Management building to mark the graduation of 170 learners from the OISE Continuing & Professional Learning (CPL) Building Leadership for Change Program.

The Building Leadership for Change through School Immersion initiative, known as ‘BLC’ by all participants, is the result of a collaboration with the Saudi Arabia Cultural Bureau in Canada, and the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), whose initial Request for Proposal for the program was released in May 2016.

With the aim of empowering educators to support the success of the KSA Vision 2030 national transformation plan, the Ministry sought leading universities to develop and deliver a premier professional development experience for Saudi K-12 educators. 42 universities responded to the initial RFP, with OISE emerging as the global partner of choice, selected to host the largest cohort of learners worldwide. Institutions in Australia, Finland, and the UK have also hosted cohorts.

In January 2017, OISE CPL was pleased to officially welcome 170 fellow educators, practicing as teachers, principals and counsellors from Saudi Arabia to the official Hart House launch and orientation to the first six-month Building Leadership for Change program.

As a global leader in education, OISE values all opportunities for international exchange. OISE Dean, Glen A. Jones commented on OISE’s history of leading cross-cultural experiences and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. He said, “We have a history of sharing our knowledge and perspectives about teacher education and the teaching profession around the world…[This initiative is] about providing a great Canadian educational experience, [and] it’s about teacher-to-teacher relationships, which is what we’ve always been a part of.”

Led by a team of outstanding OISE CPL Facilitators, this pioneering cohort participated in three program phases: Orientation, Foundations in Canadian Pedagogy, and Guided Immersion. Structured to provide insights and immersive,

practical experience with Canadian teaching/learning methodology and models, the six-month program was also designed to improve English language capabilities.

Split across eight classes, a caring and collegial culture developed between classmates, the OISE Facilitation and administration teams in our shared learning experience. Facilitators from each class noted the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of learners. Facilitator Judi Denison said “This group has made such an incredible commitment to self-growth and learning – I am thoroughly impressed with the dedication they’ve demonstrated towards their learning”.

Each learner was matched with a mentor teacher in the Toronto District and Peel District School boards, segmented by role (Teachers, Principals, Curriculum Leaders and Counsellors) to ensure successful, rich and meaningful school immersion experiences. The peer-to-peer exchange in school settings was rewarding for all involved. In written feedback, one of the learners reflected on their experience: “I was inspired by how a teacher deals with the differentiation in the classroom, and after the guided immersion part of the program, I realized that fairness is not sameness. I had a great experience and I’m happy to take it back home”.

The Professional Learning Community (PLC) – an effective staff development team approach, and a powerful strategy for school change and improvement – has been paramount for this talented group of educators in effectively managing their learning transition from Canada back to Saudi Arabia.

Now running ‘Cohort 2’ of the Building Leadership for Change program, we are grateful to have had the opportunity to work and learn with such a talented, generous group of peer educators. We wish them every success in their professional and personal lives, and in the roles they will each play toward a successful realization of their national 2030 Vision.

Want to know more about the BLC program? Contact Program Ambassador, Wendy Baker at [email protected]



A Great Exchange with OUC In October 2017, OISE CPL was honoured to host a delegation from the Open University of China for future-focused discussions on the emerging needs of learners.

A delegation from the Open University of China (OUC) joined OISE CPL for a four-day visit in October, 2017 to learn and share knowledge of professional learning models and online teaching and learning practices.

Formerly known as China Central Radio and TV University, the OUC was founded in 1979 in Beijing. A university without walls, the OUC is open to all, and provides education to both the urban and rural areas of China using modern information technology to support the vast school network. The University operates through 44 provincial radio and television universities (PTVUs) and is open to all members of society, offering both degree and non-degree education. It currently serves approximately 3.5 million learners each year with average course attendance of 15,000.

Our visit together coincided with the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) World Online Learning Conference in Toronto. In addition to our study visit, the OUC had groups of people attending the conference, which OISE CPL also happened to be attending as event sponsors. It was at this global conference where the OUC was awarded with the ICDE Prize of Excellence, in recognition of their leadership and outstanding contributions to the field of open and distance education.

Alongside OISE PhD Candidate, Sharon Li, OISE CPL Associate Director, Michael Cassidy led our four-day visit with OUC colleagues, and enjoyed speaking with the group about global ambitions and future directions. “We had a lot of future-focused conversations about the emerging needs of learners, the importance of keeping ahead of how to learn, as well as what to learn in a rapidly changing world.”

Michael explained that they designed this four-day visit to be a bit different than others we’ve hosted in the past. While there were opportunities for a lot of discussions at OISE together, this time our group also had the opportunity to visit a number of different digital learning offices in the city and participate in an OISE-hosted digital expert panel discussion on the emerging needs of learners. Throughout the visit, the highly engaging conversations continued at a number of local restaurants each evening, beyond the scheduled activities.

Michael said “…although the OUC is serving learners on a massive scale, there are actually quite a lot of similarities in our interests and in the nature of the work we do. We thought it would be so much more interesting to hear from a wider network of those involved in professional learning during our time together. So while we planned a lot of opportunities for conversations between us, we balanced it with research, as well as visits to the University of Toronto’s Mobile Application Development Lab, Ryerson University’s Digital Media Zone as well as LinkedIn’s Toronto office to experience a bit of what’s happening in Toronto’s digital learning hub.”

After such an enjoyable exchange, Michael said that he looks forward to having more opportunities to work with the OUC in the future. “Learning about their personal and organizational commitment to professional development was enlightening – this is without doubt one of the characteristics that make them the leading accessible university in the world.”

Want to know more about our visit with the Open University of China? Contact Associate Director, Michael Cassidy at [email protected]



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– Nicole Elliott, OISE CPL Facilitator

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Northern Exposure for CPLOISE’s Nicole Elliot travelled to Rankin Inlet to lead an on-site Mental Health Training program for the Department of Health at the Government of Nunavut.

OISE CPL Facilitator, Nicole Elliot, led an 11-day mental health training program for a diverse group of health professionals, affiliated with the Department of Health at the Government of Nunavut. She flew to Rankin Inlet – an Inuit Hamlet on Kudluik Peninsula in Nunavut – to conduct the training, which brought together a group of health practitioners from surrounding communities to reflect on topics impacting the communities in which they work.

An OISE PhD candidate in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development in the Clinical and Counselling Psychology Program, Nicole reflected on her Nunavut facilitation experience:

“It was such an incredible opportunity to provide training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). As part of the training, I was able to provide clinical support for mental health care providers in Nunavut. The learners who received the training had various backgrounds in social work and nursing, but one thing they all had in common was that they were working with very profound and complex mental health issues. The training not only gave them more therapy tools to utilize in their communities but also provided a space to connect with one another, receive validation and support for the work they had been doing prior to the training”.

Nicole ensured that the training included cultural considerations and adaptations to both the CBT and DBT models to include Indigenous worldviews and healing approaches. The group discussed the historical impacts of colonization and intergenerational trauma, and how that could be conceptualized in their clinical work. Nicole found that this part of the training was valued strongly by the learners.

Nicole’s presence and approach was appreciated by healthcare practitioners, with one commenting, “I enjoyed the time we spent on thought records and liked that interventions

were broken down between cognitive and behavioural. I loved the focus on indigenous clients and use/effectiveness of CBT”. Others appreciated that Nicole was onsite to deliver the training, noting, “It was great you were willing to provide us with information this way, otherwise, we may not receive it at all”.

Many of the learners in the program were coming from remote Inuit communities, and Nicole commented on the value of delivering onsite training in remote locations:

“Training opportunities like this are important and needed, especially for our healthcare providers who are working in remote places, with few resources and supports for people with significant mental health issues. I was very privileged to be with such an incredible group of people who shared their stories of what brought them to Nunavut and what they love about living and working in their communities.”

Following the success of the December program, the Department of Health at the Government of Nunavut requested another Cognitive Behaviour and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy training program for a second group of health professionals, which was delivered by Nicole again in March 2018.

Associate Director, Michael Cassidy is committed to improving access to OISE CPL programming for healthcare practitioners. He says “There are so many remote communities across the country who would benefit from this kind of customized program. We’re planning more initiatives like this and we’re committed to taking more of our programming out to remote areas, so we can better support counsellors and other mental health practitioners in their communities.”

Want to know more about our CBT program in Nunavut? Contact Associate Director, Michael Cassidy at [email protected]



A New Class of MastersThe first group to complete OISE CPL’s Brief Coaching program celebrated their journey during their Coaching Masterclass weekend.

“Please meet the newest class of masters”, were the words accompanying this fun photo (right) in Haesun Moon’s tweet, dated March 17th, 2018. As OISE CPL Facilitator, she was proudly announcing the first graduates of the new Brief Coaching program – a program she created, and found a perfect home for at OISE CPL.

An OISE LHAE alumna, Haesun Moon is one of Canada`s leading educators and advocates for Solution Focused Brief Coaching. Haesun teaches and consults around the world, working with senior managers and executive level leaders on change management, performance evaluation, and strategic thinking.

While working toward her PhD in OISE’s Leadership Higher and Adult Education department, Haesun joined OISE CPL’s Adult Learning & Development program team as a facilitator, and conversations about her Brief Coaching program started to take shape. Having created a full Solution Focused Brief Coaching program, Haesun saw a perfect alignment with OISE CPL’s Workplace Learning & Development professional development programming, and after conversations with Executive Director, Elisabeth Rees-Johnstone, CPL began to test the market and redesign components of the program.

For workplace leaders, applying effective coaching methods can advance the capacity and capability of leaders and teams alike. Elisabeth recognized a gap for quality professional development in this area. With first-hand knowledge of the challenges that organizations face, she commented “At an organizational level, we saw room in the market to support evidence-based professional development on coaching.”

Recognizing Haesun’s program as an answer to solving these organizational gaps, Elisabeth said, “I wanted to ensure that by entering this space, the program would be grounded in methodology, and aligned to the International Coaching Federation, and this program readily meets those two commitments”.

Following a full governance approval cycle, the program welcomed its first learners in October 2017, to the Foundations of Brief Coaching course. The program includes three core courses, taken sequentially – a Foundations course, followed by an Applications-focused course, ending with a Coaching Masterclass – each 24 hours in duration with a blend of in-class and online delivery. Some of the learners were pleasantly surprised about the strength of the online components. In formal learner feedback, one participant wrote, “...my expectations of the online course delivery were exceeded. I loved that we had a webcam on everyone and were able to have breakout discussions. It provided a different and more ‘hands-on’ experience.”

A testament to Haesun’s passion for the subject and warmth as an educator, the first group of graduates from diverse professional backgrounds have shared excellent feedback on their learning experiences, We look forward to congratulating many more professionals to the program in years to come. Future groups may face a challenge, however, in matching the energy and enthusiasm of this first group of graduates!

Want to know more about Brief Coaching? Contact Portfolio Solutions Officer, Nikoletta Papadopoulos at [email protected]

The best class ever! Thank you, Haesun and all the lovely people I got to meet in this program. It was an amazing experience.

– Brief Coaching Learner feedback, 2018

AN OISE CPL WORKPLACE LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Photo courtesy of Haesun Moon, 2018



May 2017Program Impact Assessment – Leacock FoundationOISE CPL Associate, Dr. Bev Freedman, is leading a year-long project to assess the impact of the Leacock Foundation’s “Take the Lead” program at four Toronto locations. The program focuses on the leadership knowledge and skills of youth in grades 7-8, who meet with qualified mentors for two hours per week from October through April to learn about leadership, advocacy, identity and community.

Continuum of Teacher Training – Joint Program Review with Right To PlayRight to Play (RTP) and OISE CPL began a joint review of existing RTP Teacher Training and ECE resources in May, 2017. This review determined how best to adapt their teacher training sessions to support teachers working in pre-primary education. Joining the RTP design and delivery team leaders were OISE CPL’s Elisabeth Rees-Johnstone and Evelyn Wilson, OISE Associate Professor and Lead Program Consultant, Dr. Angela Pyle and OISE graduate students Betul Alaca, Ellen Fesseha, Daniel Poliszczuk and Jessica Prioletta. Key deliverables included a proposed training framework with recommendations for a pre-primary, in-service teacher training model and recommendations for aligning pre-primary teacher training themes to current teacher training resources. (Earlier in the year, Angela was also featured in a RIght To Play video, discussing the importance of play in early education).

June 2017Academy of Principals, Singapore (APS) – Study Visit A group from the Academy of Principals, Singapore, joined OISE CPL in June to learn about Ontario’s leadership and the positive education approaches that have contributed to the success of inclusive pedagogy, assistive technology and professional learning communities. Our day together included presentations from, and visits with, the Ministry of Education, the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), and OISE.

Korea Institute of Curriculum & Evaluation (KICE) – Study VisitA leading national research institute for curriculum and K-12 educational evaluation research and development, KICE expressed interest in Ontario’s preparedness for the future of teaching and learning in K-12 education. OISE CPL hosted a one-day visit in June for a small delegation of KICE researchers involved in a Future Education project. The group was most interested in learning about Ontario’s education reform and policies, teacher education, global competencies, and education technologies.

OISE Alumni Spring ReunionOISE CPL was pleased to participate in the OISE Alumni Association’s Spring Reunion event on June 13th. The event featured a keynote speech on The Future of Education by renowned Scholar and former dean of OISE, Dr. Michael Fullan. The evening event included an Alumni Association awards ceremony and door prizes for guests, followed by a reception and networking.

A selection of OISE CPL news and events highlights from May 2017 - April 2018

Year in Review

Wales (British Council) Study Visit – Global Leadership ProgramWe were pleased to host a delegation of ten head teachers from across Wales in June, who were visiting Ontario to gather first hand evidence of effective school and system leadership, and the essential contribution of effective initial teacher education and continuing professional development. The group aims to partner with schools in Canada to share best practices, which will contribute to the development of a self-Improving system for Wales.

Our four-day itinerary was focused on the Ontario story and contributing factors to sustained improvement, including policy development, student achievement, self-regulation of the teaching profession and student and in-service perspectives.

Teach Away – TEFL Online Contract Renewal OISE CPL was pleased to renew our contract with Teach Away in June 2017. Having worked together for several years as partners in the delivery of OISE’s online TEFL program, we were delighted to renew our contract and look forward to finding more opportunities to work together.

Pictured opposite page from Top Left: Dr Bev. Freedman, Participants in the Leacock Foundation’s Take the Lead Program, Dr. Angela Pyle in Right To Play Video, Academy of Principals Singapore Logo, Image from Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation, OISE CPL at OISE Alumni Spring Reunion, Welsh education leaders pose in front of OISE CPL office, TEFL image



July 2017JESIE – Future Educators (Foundations in Pedagogy and Counselling Psychology)We are privileged to have worked with SuOn Centre Inc. and the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education (JPDE) since 2013 in delivering the Future Educator Development Program to Jiangsu International Exchange (JESIE) learners. JESIE is a non-profit organization that supports international exchange between students in the Jiangsu province of China and International students.

In June, 2017, we hosted a large cohort of Jiangsu University students for four weeks. Split in to two streams of focus – Foundations of Pedagogy and Foundations of Counselling Psychology – these future educators participated in an English language enhancement program designed to enhance their academic learning. They explored either critical pedagogy, as reflected in the province of Ontario Education curriculum, or theories and techniques of counselling psychology in the 21st century.

Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) AccreditationIn July 2017, the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy courses for the 2017-2018 academic year were accredited by the CCPA as continuing education credits. Following this accreditation approval, our learners can now apply any of our Solution-Focused Brief Therapy courses to their continuing education credit requirements to maintain their counselling designation through the CCPA.

Learning Tour: Dramatic Arts in London, EnglandWe partnered with EF Educational Tours to offer Canadian educators a tour to London, England while earning an additional qualification or OISE recognition of achievement in Dramatic Arts. The tour was led by OISE CPL Facilitator, Larry Swartz, author,

international guest speaker and one of North America’s leading dramatic arts educators.

The blended learning component of the program ran from mid-May to June 30th, with travel to London from July 4-17th. Learners in the program claimed it was one of the best learning experiences of their lives, citing outstanding highlights to be the top-notch professional learning, the EF tour organization, accommodations and guided tours by EF Tour Director, Andrew Houston. Given the success of this program, EF and OISE CPL have partnered again to deliver Visual Arts in Italy in July 2018.

Building Leadership for Change (BLC) – A Celebration of Learning After six months of this intensive program, the first BLC cohort of 170 educators from Saudi Arabia enjoyed a well-deserved celebration of their learning achievements. The July 7th ceremony included congratulatory speeches from OISE’s Dean, Glen A. Jones, OISE’s Associate Dean, Research International & Innovation, Michele Peterson-Badali and OISE CPL Executive Director, Elisabeth Rees-Johnstone. Certificates of completion were handed out in a formal procession by Program Lead and OISE CPL Associate Director, Evelyn Wilson and Program Ambassador, Samantha Stermac, followed by a reception and group photos. (See story on Page 10-11).

August 2017CUFE – Teaching and Curriculum Planning for Post-Secondary Educators Based in the Haidian District of Beijing, the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) aims to achieve responsible, managed growth through continuous service improvement. Over the past few years, educators from different CUFE departments have visited OISE CPL to gain insight and perspective on various higher education

themes. In August, we were honoured to host a delegation of 17 professors over two days, who were interested in exploring teaching effectiveness and innovation. Facilitated by OISE CPL Associate, Sharon Li, we heard from expert speakers from across OISE and UofT’s Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences. These speakers led discussions on Teaching Excellence, Technology & Innovation, Nurturing Critical Thinking in Post-Secondary Environments and Developing Online Programming Resources.

September 2017IIDEAC Principals - Improving Student Achievement Seven principals and educational leaders from the Instituto de Invesigacion para el Desarrollo dwel la Educacion, A.C. (IIDEAC) in Mexico visited OISE CPL in September for a customized five-day Principal Leadership Program aimed at improving student achievement.

OISE CPL Associate Director, Evelyn Wilson, led discussions on Achievement in Ontario Schools and Creating Positive School Cultures & Professional Learning Communities. The group also heard from OISE CPL Associate, Bev Freedman, who led an introduction to Teaching & Learning Walks. As a group we visited and discussed five diverse schools over three days and participated in a School Principals Discussion Panel, facilitated by OISE Associates and former Principals, Pat Stellick and John Duwyn, and UTS Principal and OISE CPL Professional Advisory Committee member, Rosemary Evans.

Pictured opposite page from Top Left: JESIE Future Educators Group, CCPA Logo, London England Street View, Dramatic Arts in London learners at Globe Theatre tour, Dramatic Arts in London learner, posing in dramatic light, BLC learner Ibrahim Almuhanna receiving program Certificate at the BLC Celebration of Learning, OISE CPL Facilitator Sharon Li, Mexican Principals from IIDEAC pose with Evelyn Wilson.



Aspire Academy, Qatar – 21st Century Competencies KeynoteOISE CPL Associate Director, Michael Cassidy was invited to speak to a group of 27 principals, teachers, psychology and sports medicine professionals affiliated with Aspire Academy on 21st Century Competencies. Established in 2004, Aspire academy provides sports training and education to students with sporting potential. Their aim is to prepare Qatari athletes both in their sport and academics, to help realize the nation’s aspirations in international sports competitions.

Jordan – The Queen Rania Teacher Academy – Hybrid Program Review & Impact EvaluationSince 2016, OISE CPL has been working with the Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA), supported by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and the Ministry of Education in Jordan. We have been consulting on a project to review the ‘Hybrid Program’ – a professional development approach for educators in Jordan’s public schools – to promote positive change in school cultures, teacher performance and student achievement. Outcomes of the review are expected to identify activities that have a significant impact on student learning and teachers’ professional performance, as well as a set of future-focused recommendations on a robust evaluation methodology for organizational learning. Lead consultants on the three-year project are OISE colleagues Prof. Ruth Childs and Associate Prof. Kathryn Broad, assisted by a team of OISE graduate students (in alphabetical order): Calina Ammache, Amanda Brijmohan, Andrew Jaciw, Ayman Rizk, Marina Sadik, Fatima Samji, Said Sidani, and Hany Soliman. After all phases of assessment and review are complete, the team will co-develop recommendations with QRTA for future professional learning, and support QRTA in the publication of the Hybrid Impact Evaluation research.

October 2017Online Teaching and Learning Innovation – Professional Development for OUC ProfessorsDevoted to promoting innovation in education and committed to organizational learning, the Open University China (OUC) visited OISE CPL to learn and exchange knowledge of professional learning models, and online teaching and learning practices. We were honoured to host this delegation, who participated in a four-day custom Online Teaching and Learning Innovation program. Over four days, we visited the offices of LinkedIn, Ryerson’s Digital Media Zone, and held a panel event which included representatives from eCampus Ontario (representing the Post-Secondary Institutions across Ontario), TVO Independent Learning Centre, and IPSOS. It was a fantastic shared learning experience and we hope to work together again in the future.(See story on Page 12-13).

ICDE World Conference on Online LearningThousands of education professionals from 95 countries visited the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) event in October. Hosted by Contact North | Contact Nord, the event held more than 300 plenaries, practical workshops, demonstrations, and academic paper presentations as well as a wide array of exhibits from recognized industry leaders. OISE CPL was a proud sponsor of the 27th annual event, which was held locally in Toronto over four days. As event sponsors, we met with conference delegates from around the world at our exhibit, and hosted an evening of dining and engaging conversations at Momofuku. Forty guests attended our evening event, which included members of our Professional Advisory Committee, partners, and valued members of our professional community. We also welcomed new contacts, including affiliates of Open University China and the upcoming 2019 conference hosts from Dublin City University.

Visit from Norway: Thor Heyerdahl vgs: High School Department Heads – Secondary School LeadershipIn October, we welcomed 24 School Leaders (Principals and Department Heads) to Toronto from the Thor Heyerdahl Secondary School and their school network for a three-day program designed to develop the knowledge and skills which build capacity in secondary school Principals, and to provide enhanced instructional leadership.

In Norway: Kommunesektorens organisasjon of Buskerud, Telemark & Vestfold – Principals and Teachers Collaborative School-Based Inquiries + Leadership for Municipal Leaders & Principals Following our Thor Heyerdahl visit in Toronto, Evelyn Wilson, Pat Stellick and Judi Denison travelled to Norway to provide workshops in several counties to school leaders. Evelyn delivered several one-day workshops which focused on deepening the knowledge and skills of Norwegian education leaders. These workshops were designed to enable leaders to implement organizational structures that enhance student achievement. Pat and Judi delivered a two-day workshop to school teams from the regions of Vestfold and Telemark, which provided a foundational introduction to, and application of, inquiry-based learning.

Pictured opposite page from Top Left: Aspire Academy Qatar, Prof. Ruth Childs, Associate Prof. Kathryn Broad, Open University China delegation poses with OISE Dean Glen Jones and OISE Colleagues, OISE colleagues pose at ICDE Conference Booth, Evelyn Wilson and Lisbeth Eek Svensson, Director of Education from Vestfold pose in front of OISE sign, Norway delegation poses during visit to Etobicoke School of the Arts, KSBTV workshop underway in Vestfold, Judi Denison and Pat Stellick pose during waterfront walk in Tonsberg, Norway.



November 2017Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University – Building Exemplary High School STEAM Programs Our colleagues in the Department of International Academic Programs and Initiatives at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus contacted OISE CPL in Spring 2017, to develop in-service teacher programming for their contacts at China’s Experimental High School attached to Beijing Normal University. Faculty at the Experimental High School had expressed interest in visiting us to learn more about the success of STEAM education in Ontario.

We developed a customized professional development solution, and were pleased to host a delegation of 11 Experimental High School Faculty members for a seven-day professional learning program. The program focused on developing knowledge and skills that enable educators to build academically rigorous STEAM curricula, assessments and professional staff development. We visited several TDSB schools, participated in a panel discussion, and heard presentations on Ontario’s student achievement success, Arts education in STEAM Schools, Collaborative Teacher Inquiry and Foundational Competencies.

Welcoming 170 Educators from Saudi Arabia to Mississauga and Toronto – Building Leadership for Change Through School Immersion (Cohort 2) OISE CPL is delighted to host a second cohort of Building Leadership for Change educators from Saudi Arabia, who arrived for orientation in November.

A few changes have been made following the first 6-month program, including a program extension resulting in a full 10-month delivery. To accommodate more learners, we

introduced a Mississauga campus in addition to our downtown Toronto campus. We have also worked with this cohort to pilot a new app for the program, which was introduced several weeks before the program start, providing a platform for learners to gain awareness of arrival expectations, helpful logistics, community resources and program information. The app also provided an excellent platform to develop a strong online community, ask questions and share knowledge.

Orientation events were held at the Glenerin Inn in Mississauga and Hart House in Toronto. These events featured an orientation session, as well as an exhibitor session where learners could meet with the Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau (SACB), local area organizations, banks and school boards, so as to alleviate early-arrival anxieties. Both sessions were well-received and much appreciated.

Russia – International Consortium: Global Competencies – A Canada Country Case Report OISE CPL was delighted to welcome a Russian delegation in November for a three-day learning visit focused on 21st Century Competencies. Executive Director, Elisabeth Rees-Johnstone and OISE Research, International & Innovation Associate Dean, Michele Peterson-Badali first travelled to Moscow in May, 2017 to participate in the first phase of an international consortium funded by the largest bank in Russia and anchored with the Higher School of Economics (Moscow University).

The group is focused on Global Competencies, and with leading education representation from England, Canada, China, Russia, South Korea

and the United Stares, the consortium is examining various competency models and how they are developed and implemented within K-12, post-secondary and workplace environments around the world. As part of this one year to 18-month initiative, OISE CPL Associates Bev Freedman, Denese Belchetz, Karen Grose, Lisa Millar, Mary Jean Gallagher, Pauline Laing, together with Executive Director, Elisabeth Rees-Johnstone, are developing a Global Competencies – Canada Country Case Report to be delivered in Summer 2018.

OISE Joins Right To Play and The LEGO Foundation – OttawaOISE CPL Executive Director, Elisabeth Rees-Johnstone and OISE Associate Professor, Dr. Angela Pyle, joined Right To Play and the LEGO Foundation in Ottawa to discuss how the power of play leads to increased educational outcomes for children. They met with Right To Play youth coaches and leaders about the power of play-based learning.

Dr. Angela Pyle participated in a panel of experts with representatives from the LEGO Foundation and Global Affairs Canada discussing the power of play-based learning, which was streamed live on Facebook.

Pictured opposite page from Top Left: A delegation from the Experimental High School attached to Beijing Normal University pose with Canada mittens in OISE’s Nexus Lounge, Building Leadership for Change Orientation Day events at Glenerin Inn, Mississauga and Hart House, University of Toronto, Exterior shot of Moscow University’s Higher School of Economics, Dr. Angela Pyle joins the Right To Play and the Lego Foundation Panel discussion in Ottawa.



December 2017The Future of Work CollaborationExecutive Director, Elisabeth Rees-Johnstone has been exploring opportunities for collaboration and research funding with Canadian Industry (Financial Services, Telco and Retail) to support a University of Toronto research team on an initiative examining the social implications of technology transformation in the workplace. This Future of Work research collaboration combines the interdisciplinary expertise of Associate Professor, Michal Perlman (OISE/SPPG), Professor Linda White (Political Science/SPPG) and Associate Professor Elizabeth Dhuey (UTSC Management/Centre for IR and HR). With the support of OISE CPL, the goal of The Future of Work initiative is to create opportunities that will serve to forge research collaborations and support the gathering of data to better understand the future of work. Given their areas of research expertise, the research team is particularly interested in analysing these questions from a human capital development perspective, focusing on the implications for education and labour market institutions.

In late November, CPL invited the research team to our Professional Advisory Committee meeting to present their research proposal and join a discussion about marketplace trends and social implications of exponential technology adoption in our workplaces. Also visiting was guest Jake Hirsch-Allen of LinkedIn Canada, who shared fascinating data insights relevant to the Future of Work conversation. So far, several organizations have expressed interest in collaboration opportunities, and conversations are ongoing.

Government of Nunavut, Department of Health – CBT & DBT Training ProgramOISE CPL worked with the Department of Health at the Government of Nunavut to offer an eleven-day Cognitive and

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy training program. On November 29th, OISE CPL facilitator, Nicole Elliott flew to Rankin Inlet – an Inuit Hamlet on Kudluik Peninsula in Nunavut – to conduct the training, which brought together a diverse group of health practitioners from surrounding cities to reflect on topics impacting their communities.

Our Facilitator, Nicole Elliott, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development in the Clinical and Counselling Psychology Program at OISE, provided clinical support for mental health care providers.

The program focused on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and included cultural considerations and adaptations to CBT and DBT models to include Indigenous worldviews and healing approaches. Following the success of the December program, Nicole travelled to Rankin Inlet again in March 2018 to deliver another Cognitive & Dialectical Behaviour Therapy program for health practitioners over six days. (See story on Page 14-15).

January 2018OISE CPL joins RBC Future Launch discussionsOISE CPL Executive Director, Elisabeth Rees-Johnstone was invited to join an RBC Future Launch roundtable discussion in January. These cross-country round tables focus on the future of work, acknowledging the fact that the largest generation of young Canadians are now entering the work force at the same time as a revolutionary age of technological advancement, which is starting to affect every job in the country.

The January discussion centred around the necessity and demand for foundational skills, and the critical role

of PK-12 and Post-Secondary education sectors in advancing these skills. RBC is leading these discussions with education and industry leaders and asking provincial and federal governments to work together to improve the prospects of Canada’s youth as they prepare to lead our country in the decades ahead. They are committing $500-million over ten years to Future Launch – an initiative to better prepare young Canadians for the future of work by addressing three core areas: work experience, skills development and networking. Recent studies led by RBC have indicated that within the next decade, more that than a quarter of Canadian jobs will be heavily disrupted by technology, and more than half will go through a complete skills overhaul.

Ontario Psychological Association (OPA) – Credit Recognition for SFBTAt the beginning of the new year, our courses in the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy program were accredited by a second body, the Ontario Psychological Association (OPA), for the 2017-2018 academic year. This accreditation enables learners to receive 12 OPA continuing education credits for each course they take in our department. Learners receive a Continuing Education Credit Certificate upon each course completion.

Pictured opposite page from Top Left: Associ-ate Prof. Michal Perlman (OISE), Prof. Linda White (Political Science) and Prof. Elizabeth Dhuey (UTSC Management) are the research team behind the Future of Work collaboration, OISE CPL Facilitator Nicole Elliot in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut posing with an Inuksuk, and Nicole Elliot posing with her Father inside and igloo (photos courtesy of Nicole Elliot), a graphic from RBC’s Future Launch initiative, Ontario Psychological Association Logo



The Future of Work Collaboration



New Cohort for First Nations Schools Principals’ CourseIn January, OISE CPL was delighted to welcome the fourth cohort of the First Nations Schools Principals’ Course. 21 Principals and aspiring Principals have joined us from across Canada, representing 18 band-led schools. First piloted in 2015-16, the First Nations Schools Principals’ Course is a ten-month, 250-hour course, that is the result of a partnership with the Martin Family Initiative (MFI), OISE scholars with expertise in Indigenous education, and an advisory board of Canadian First Nations leaders and educators.

OISE LHAE Associate Professor Jean-Paul Restoule worked with Associate Professor Joseph Flessa and Lecturer Coleen Scully-Stewart to design the professional development course. The blended-learning class addresses the specific needs of school leaders working in band-operated First Nations schools, and includes a 30-hour practicum for principals to work on an initiative that will remain in the community, such as writing a new policy for responding to a crisis situation or implementing a plan to help with leadership in the school. Throughout the course, principals build a strong professional network of peers, and many have remained in contact with one another. A number of past participants have also become course mentors and instructors to support new cohorts of learners.

Antwerp, Belgium – Sharing the Success of Ontario’s Education SystemVice-Mayor of Antwerp, Claude Marinower, is driving a 2028-focused vision to reform education in the city, to become ‘Antwerp Education Capital’. Interested in learning about the highly-regarded Ontario education system, a delegation of leading

politicians and educators from Antwerp visited OISE CPL in October to learn about the levers of change that have driven educational reform in Canada and increased student performance, making Canada a recognized leader in K-12 education. Interested in creating further collaborative professional learning projects with OISE CPL, Antwerp’s Vice-Mayor invited OISE CPL Associate Director, Evelyn Wilson to Belgium to deliver a keynote address to a broad group of politicians and school leaders.

In her address, Ms. Wilson continued the conversation about Ontario’s success in PK-12 education reform, with emphasis on our growth-mindset, inclusion, differentiated Instruction and data-driven decision and policy making to best support students and teachers. The address led to engaging and ongoing dialogue, and educational leaders in the city have requested workshops on a variety of topics related to school improvement in 2018.

Visiting the SACB Arabic Calligraphy Exhibit and Meeting with Ottawa ColleaguesCPL’s Executive Director, Elisabeth-Rees Johnstone and Associate Director, Michael Cassidy, travelled to Ottawa in January to attend an Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition hosted by colleagues at the Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau (SACB).

The cultural event was commemorating the UNESCO International Day of the Arabic Language – the official language in 26 countries today, spoken by more than 422 million people around the world. The exhibition showcased the artwork of the award-winning calligraphist, Mr Siraj Allaf.

Following this event and meetings with the SACB, Elisabeth and Michael also

had the opportunity to connect with colleagues at the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), and Alumni on a number of upcoming initiatives.

February 2018Wales (British Council) Study Visit The British Council has had a long-standing relationship with OISE, sending many delegations for study visits. In February, we welcomed a delegation of eight Welsh educational leaders who joined us for four days to gain a better understanding of Ontario’s literacy achievements. The group had participated in several other professional study visits, so we worked with them to develop a systems mindset and action plan to consolidate their learning.

Over the four-day program, the group had the opportunity to visit four local schools and participate in a number of presentations, discussion panels and action planning sessions. Presentations on the Ontario Story, Collaborative School Inquiries, Research in Media Literacy at OISE and a case study on Literacy Achievement were presented by OISE CPL colleagues and associates, as well as a presentation from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO).

Pictured opposite page from Top Left: A group of learners from the original pilot of OISE’s First Nations Principals’ Course, Elisabeth Rees-Johnstone pictured at the Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition hosted by the SACB in Ottawa, OISE CPL’s Evelyn Wilson posing with Vice Mayor of Antwerp, Claude Marinower (Photo credit © Sebastian Stevenier), a delegation from Wales poses during a school visit.



Photo credit © Sebastian Stevenier



March 2018CBT Professional Development – Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences Familiar with OISE’s leadership in applied psychology programs as well as research and expertise in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, The Neuropsychiatry Services division of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences hospital contacted OISE CPL in early 2018 requesting a customized Cognitive Behaviour Therapy training program for a group of nurses and allied health professionals working within Geriatric and Neuropsychiatry Services.

A public hospital in Whitby, Ontario, the Ontario Shores Geriatric and Neuropsychiatry services division provides specialized care to individuals with neurological disorders and associated mental health concerns. Following an initial needs assessment, OISE CPL was pleased to deliver a five-day customized CBT professional development program in March. Feedback from learners was excellent and we look forward to future collaborations with the Hospital.

KSBTV Norway - Secondary School Collaborative Professional Inquiry-Based Learning andStudent Inquiry-Based LearningFollowing our October 2017 program for elementary principals and teachers in Telemark and Vestfold, KS BTV invited OISE CPL back to extend the programming for secondary school principals and teachers.

In March, OISE CPL Associates, Suzanne Molitor and Carol Chapman travelled to Norway with OISE CPL Associate Director, Evelyn Wilson to deliver professional development sessions over two days, accommodating a total of 16 school teams in 2 cohorts. Each session accommodated up to 40 participants, including one principal and four teachers per school; municipal leaders also participated. The purpose

of the two-day program was to equip school teams to conduct collaborative, professional, school-based inquiries and learner-based inquiries that will improve student achievement and build instructional leadership. Brief Coaching – First Cohort Celebrates Program Completion! The entire team at OISE CPL was thrilled to celebrate the first cohort of practitioners to complete our new Brief Coaching program in March, 2018. Launched in 2017 by Haesun Moon, OISE CPL Facilitator and Co-Director of the Canadian Centre for Brief Coaching, this certificate program helps build this critical skill for workplace leaders, managers and consultants across all sectors. Haesun and OISE CPL Facilitator, Kristi Ivan, worked together to develop the program for a broad audience of professionals, with a blend of online and condensed, in-class participation. Feedback from the first cohort of talented professionals has been outstanding, and we look forward to welcoming future learners to the program in Fall 2018. (See story on Page 16-17).

Professional Development Fair for Social Workers – St. Mike’s HospitalCPL Associate Director, Michael Cassidy and Portfolio Solutions Officer, Nikoletta Papadopoulos attended a Professional Development Fair for Social Workers hosted at St. Mike’s Hospital on March 6th to discuss OISE CPL’s Bereavement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy professional development programming. They were joined by other mental and physical health service providers – not to mention a very popular pair of Therapy dogs from St. John Ambulance. The event attracted 50-75 social workers from across the hospital and other community-based organizations.

April 2018Suzanne Molitor Presents at AERA 2018 Conference, New York City OISE CPL facilitator Suzanne Molitor, together with York University colleagues Lana Parker and Diane Vetter, presented their research in a round table session on support and professional learning for pre-service mentors at the AERA Conference in New York City. Their session was focused on the research that they have conducted over the last two years on Ontario’s New Teacher Induction Program, the value of professional learning, mentoring and the conditions that foster communities.

The First Educational Professional Development Forum for BLC Providers – RiyadhThe First Educational Professional Development Forum in Riyadh was held in April 2018, bringing international providers of the Building Leadership for Change program together with the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Education to discuss ongoing enhancements to the program. Representatives from host universities in the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Finland, United States and Canada explored possibilities for enhancing the experience of education professionals participating in the program, and how to better serve their needs to meet the Ministry’s vision for advancement. OISE CPL Executive Director, Elisabeth Rees-Johnstone, Associate Directors, Evelyn Wilson and Michael Cassidy, and Program Ambassador for Custom Education & Partnership Solutions, Wendy Baker, travelled to Riyadh to represent OISE CPL – the largest provider of the BLC program, and the only faculty of Education currently delivering the program in its entirety.

Pictured opposite page from Top Left: Ontario Shores Center for Mental Health Sciences, Whitby, KSBTV Norway - learners participating in workshops, the first group of Brief Coachig graduates at dinner (photo courtesy of Haesun Moon), one of the two St. John’s Ambulance therapy dogs the Profes-sional Development Fair for Social Workers, Suzanne Molitor and Evelyn Wilson posing at the AERA conference, a group pose at the first Educational Professional Development Forum in Riyadh



At the start of each academic year, CPL hosts a Fall ‘Welcome Back’ morning event for our facilitation team.

To kick off the 2017-2018 Academic Year, we welcomed more than seventy Continuing & Professional Learning (CPL) sessional facilitator team members to our annual Fall ‘Welcome Back’ event, held on September 9th, 2017 in the OISE Library. As always, it was wonderful to meet our new facilitators and re-connect with our veterans.

As a team, we discussed the OISE CPL commitment statement and explored what it means to “Engage the world’s educators and empower one another to create environments where learning thrives”. We shared how we all collectively and individually contribute to

this commitment as OISE professional educators. Creating safe environments, Personalizing learning, Challenging one another, Collaborating and Setting expectations were featured highly in the discussion.

We took time to review all of our achievements from the 2016-2017 academic year, and focused on the year ahead, highlighting new programs, events, and our commitment to improving our online/blended learning environments. To close, we broke into smaller groups to join sector-focused discussions and a Blackboard Workshop to gear up for the start of term.

Each year we look forward to gathering our community of professional educators together to recognize our collective and indivdual achievements.

Our Community of Facilitators

Professional Educators

140 facilitators delivered 470 sessions in 2017/18.



To acknowledge and formally recognize the incredible talent on our facilitation team, each year OISE Continuing & Professional Learning (CPL) presents a departmental, OISE CPL Award of Excellence to one outstanding staff-nominated facilitator every year.

We were pleased to present Kristi Ivan with the 2017 OISE CPL Award of Excellence on Saturday, September 9th during the annual CPL Fall Facilitator Kick-Off event.

An exceptionally thoughtful educator and an avid learner who exudes creativity, curiosity and passion for education, Kristi was selected for the outstanding feedback and testimonials from learners and peers for the impactful learning experiences, collegial support and inspiration that she consistently provides.

A Facilitator and Program Coordinator of the OISE CPL Adult Learning and Development Program, Chair of the OISE CPL Online Learning and Advisory Group, member of our Workplace Learning & Development Curriculum Review Committee, and frequent contributor to our Connected Educators webinar series, Kristi is a key figure in the development of our Workplace Learning and Development

portfolio. She is instrumental not only in the delivery of the Adult Learning and Development program, but in the role she played to completely redesign the program in 2015.

In March 2018, Kristi was also recognized by the Faculty inOISE’s Teaching Excellence Awards ceremony as the recipient of the award for Teaching Excellence in Continuing & Professional Learning.

Recognizing outstanding contributions in teaching and learning which further OISE’s success as a leader in education, the Teaching Excellence Award honours faculty and instructors in four categories: graduate education, contributions to teaching, teacher education, and continuing and professional learning.

Characterized by students as an exceptional teacher who models not only best practices, but innovative ways of thinking and doing, Kristi has built an excellent reputation amongst colleagues and learners alike, as a knowledgeable, dynamic and supportive educator.

As a valued faciliator with OISE CPL since 2014, we are thrilled that Kristi’s talent and dedication has been recognized by her peers and by learners as the recipient of both of these awards.

Kristi Ivan was recognized at both departmental and organizational levels in 2017/18 with two awards for her outstanding contributions to teaching and learning.



Team CPL was thrilled to receive the OISE Team Innovation Award in March 2018.

Small Team, Big Impact

The OISE Staff Excellence Awards acknowledge the integral role that individuals and teams play in making OISE an outstanding place to work and learn. These staff members create a lasting impact on the OISE community through their commitments to excellence, innovation, and leadership.

Team CPL was presented with an Innovation Award for solving learner experience challenges by implementing a new registration/enrollment management system. As a team who strives to meet OISE’s – and more broadly, the world’s – evolving professional education needs, CPL’s

The CPL team is talented group of 13 professionals, dedicated to supporting OISE’s success on the global stage.On Target for Efficiency

Our Enrollment System was implemented in 152 days at $16K under budget.

new enrollment management system is recognized by system vendors and international users as best-in-class.

As a result of this and other systems advancements, CPL has also significantly increased office efficiencies, contributing in part, to increases year after year in revenue generation at the Institute.

With a drive for efficiency, the CPL Team continues to find new ways to automate tasks and create learning solutions through a robust portfolio of courses and services for educators across the globe.



The CPL team has changed shape in the past year. We welcomed four new colleagues to support our growth in professional learning solutions development and delivery.

A recent OISE MT graduate, Alana joined OISE CPL on May 1st in this new role to support the development, delivery, review and maintenance of new and existing e-lelarning programs and courses.

An OISE MEd gradute and active member of OISE’s Alumni committee, Nikoletta joined us on May 8th to support direct enrollment and contract solutions delivery across the Post-secondary, Workplace Learning & Development and Community portfolios.

Joining us in this new role on August 8th, Wendy oversees the program administration and management of the BLC program and supports the strategeic advancement of CPL partnerships and contract solutions engagement.

New faces at OISE CPL in 2017/2018:

Nikoletta Papadopoulos Portfolio Solutions Officer

Alana Shahfazlallohi E-Teaching & Learning Assistant

Wendy Baker Program Ambassador: Custom Education and Partnership Solutions

We welcomed OISE Alumnus, Michael Cassidy back to OISE on September 6th in this new leadership role, to oversee portfolio business development, education consulting, client and learner engagment, and adminstration of our Post-Secondary, Workplace Learning & Development, and Community portfolios.

Michael Cassidy Associate Director, Learning Solutions



In 2017-18 we welcomed 6,355 learners and contributed $3M to OISE’s operations.Our Direct Enrollment programming generated 3/4 of our total enrollments (4,684), but only 1/3 of our total annual revenue.Our Custom Solutions, served 1,671 learners (1/3 of all enrollments) while generating nearly 3/4 of total revenue for the year. This activity combined, allowed us to contribute +3M to OISE’s operating budget.



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We continue to expand OISE’s global reach, collaborating with educators & organizations around the world.

We’ve had the good fortune of attracting interest from and collaborating with organizations around the world who are embarking on national and/or organizational education change initiatives. This work accounts for almost 3/4 of OISE CPL annual activity.



27 We delivered 27 contracts for customized learning solutions in 2017/18, a 142% increase from the previous year.

1,671We served 1,671 education professionals from K-12, Postsecondary, Healthcare, Government, Charity and Private Sec-tors with customized learning to support their individual and organizational advancement aims.

Building Leadership for Change was our largest professional learning initiative in 2017/18. We worked closely with the Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau in Ottawa to host the first cohort of 170 educators from Saudi Arabia over six-months.

2017/18 was another successful year for CPL Contract Solutions advancement. With the support of new team members, we continued to expand our custom solution development and delivery in 2017/18, resulting in doubled revenue growth.

This success is made possible by emphasizing our outreach and business development activities, and our passionate interest in supporting the ‘education ecosystem’ to help solve worldwide issues related to education. As our professional network continues to grow through our involvement in global education initiatives, events and conversations, so do our opportunities for collaborating. We look forward to co-creating new professional learning solutions in the 2018/19 year.

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Acknowledgements

Ontario College of Teachers

eCampus Ontario

LinkedIn Canada

Digital Media Zone, Ryerson University

Sheridan College

Toronto District School Board

Peel District School Board

University of Toronto Schools

Queen Alexandra Middle School

Northview Heights Secondary School

Jarvis Collegiate Institute

Rose Avenue Junior Public School

Valley Park Middle School

Don Mills Collegiate Institute

SATEC @ W A Porter Collegiate Intitute

John Polanyi Collegiate Institute

Etobicoke School of the Arts

Centre for Teaching Support and Innovation, Universitiy of Toronto

Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, University of Toronto

Mobile Application Development Lab, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, University of Toronto,

Nona MacDonald Visitors Centre, University of Toronto

International Office, University of Toronto

Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Dr. Eric Jackman Institute for Child Studies, OISE, University of Toronto

Education Quality and Accountability Office

We thank our partners for all we achieved together in 2017/18 and look forward new collaborations in 2018/19.

Continuum of Teacher Training - Program Review:Right to Play (RTP) and OISE CPL began a joint review of existing RTP Teacher Training and ECE resources.

OISE CPL was also pleased to join Right To Play and the Lego foundation in Ottawa to participate in a conversation about the power of play-based learning.

OISE CPL was pleased to renew our contract with Teach Away in June 2017 as partners in the delivery of OISE’s online TEFL program.

OISE CPL and EF Educational Tours partnered to offer Canadian educators a tour to London, England while earning an additional qualification or OISE recognition of achievement in Dramatic Arts.

Special thanks to these organizations and University of Toronto departments who supported our learning solutions throughout 2017-18:

OISE CPL thanks everyone we’ve collaborated with over the past year, with a special thank you to our Professional Advisory Committee and Curriulum Review Committees for sharing your time and expertise.



Kurt Binnie Director, IT & Education Commons, OISE

Rashmi Biswas Facilitator, OISE CPL and Executive VP, Lake & Associates

Hugh Brewster Senior Consultant, The Saben Group

Ellen DuBois du Bellay Talent Development Executive

Rosemary Evans Principal, University of Toronto Schools

Craig Haney Vice President, Kitchener-Waterloo Portfolio, Europro

Maxim Jean-Louis President and CEO, Contact North | Contact Nord

Shaul Kupar President and CEO, Destiny Solutions

John Mulloy Director of Education, Toronto District School Board

Mark Nicholson VP Client Experience, Tangerine

Michele Peterson-Badali Associate Dean, Research, International & Innovation, OISE

Per Scott Vice President, Human Resources, RBC

Kathi Wallace Former Director of Education, Simcoe County District School Board

David Wiljer Executive Director, Education Technology & Innovation, UHN

Tim Yull VP End-User Computing, MetLife

Kathleen Abbott Associate Dean, George Brown College

Meg Houghton Director of Student Success, Wellness and Development, Humber College

Dr. Katharine Janzen Lecturer, OISE Leadership Higher & Adult Education

Lynsey Kissane Director, Strategy and Communications, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Ryerson University

Monica Munaretto Research Associate, OISE Leadership, Higher & Adult Education (CIHE) and Sessional Facilitator, OISE CPL

Rosie Parnass Former Director, Organizational Development & Learning Centre, University of Toronto

Neil Price Associate Dean, School of Social & Community Services, Humber College

Steven Beggs Principal Consultant, Alcubed

Matthew Christian Director, Digital Solutions & New Product Models, Pearson Canada

Tim Dougan Director, Client Partnerships, HORN Training and Consulting

Alyssa Filippi Training Design and Delivery Specialist, Virgin Mobile Canada

Kristi Ivan Program Coordinator and Sessional Facilitator, OISE CPL Randa MacNaughton Assistant Vice President, HR -Leadership Strategy and Design, Manulife

Elaine Rosenfeld SVP, Learning & Leadership Development, Global Wealth & Investments Management Merrill Lynch

Dina Bednar Marriage & Familty Therapist, Canadian Solution Focused Brief Therapy Centre, and Sessional Facilitator, OISE CPL

Jennifer Boston President, Ontario Schools Counsellors Association, and Guidance Teacher-Counsellor, Peel District School Board

Todd Cunningham Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, OISE Applied Psychology & Human Development

Niki Fitzgerald Clinical Psychologist and Director of Training, CAMH

Kirby Mitchell Special Education, Secondary School Itinerary Teacher, Peel District School Board

Abigail Moriah Senior Development Manager, Toronto Community Housing

Alex Russell Clinical Psychologist, Russell Psychology, Author, and Public Speaker

Linda Curtis Superintendent of Education Learning Centre 2, Toronto District School Board

Mary Fiore Instructional Coordinator of Numeracy, K-12, Peel District School Board

Bev Freedman Education Consultant, and Sessional Facilitator, OISE CPL

Dan Koenig Associate Director of Academic Services, Toronto Catholic District School Board

David Montemurro Associate Professor, OISE Curriculum Teaching & Learning

Jamie Nunn Superintendent of Human Resources, Halton Wentworth Dsitrict School Board

Thelma Sambrook Principal, Toronto District School Board, and Sessional Facilitator, OISE CPL

Katy Whitfield Teacher – French, History, Equity Studies, Drama, Toronto District School Board

OISE CPL Professional Advisory Committee

Chaired by Elisabeth Rees-Johnstone Executive Director, OISE CPL

Post-Secondary Curriculum Review Committee

Chaired by Michael Cassidy Associate Director, OISE CPL

Workplace Learning & Development Curriculum Review Committee


Community Curriculum Review Committee


PreK-12 Curriculum Review Committee

Chaired by Evelyn Wilson Associate Director, OISE CPL

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