Are Leaders in Ontario Prepared to Lead Schools That Support the Students of Today?

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Abstract

This paper describes a study investigating the supports and training available for educational leaders working in diverse schools in Ontario, Canada. This information is considered in light of recent happenings and concerns relating to things such as forced migration and refugee status. Data is derived from document analysis of publicly available documents and interviews with 59 educational leaders. Findings indicate that there is a lack of and therefore great need for leadership preparation programming, and school level resources that provide educational leaders with the knowledge and skills to support all students in their academic and social development, but also in helping educational leaders to understand and address the systemic nature and forms of discrimination which their students face daily.

Authors

• Stephanie Diane Tuters, York University

• John Peter Portelli, OISE/University of Toronto