The Ontario Public Supervisory Officers’ Association of dedicated system leaders are deeply committed to a vision for public education where all students and staff regardless of their social identities can truly thrive. We firmly believe that ethical and equitable leadership serve as the drivers for our school systems working to dismantle various forms of oppression and rectify historical disparities in student outcomes.
As system leaders, our actions are grounded in the principles of human rights, Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action, informed by theories of decolonization, anti-racism, and anti-oppression.
We hold the conviction that education should serve as a powerful catalyst for positive change, nurturing inclusivity, fostering a profound sense of belonging, and ultimately enhancing academic achievement, mental health, and well-being for all students.
We acknowledge that systemic change is urgent to meet the needs of students, families, and communities who have been historically and currently underserved.
Collectively, we are dedicated to the pursuit of a more just and equitable public education system where every student may reach their full potential.
OPSOA Land Acknowledgement
Today, wherever we are in Ontario, we are on traditional Indigenous territories. We thank Indigenous peoples for sharing their land with us. We recognize the role that colonialism has played to shape a society and an education system that has oppressed Indigenous people on this land and in our school system. The settlers among us recognize that our settler ancestors committed genocide against Indigenous people. We also recognize that the school system we lead is a reflection of that colonialism and genocide. In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we gather together on these traditional Indigenous territories and re-commit to transform our education system, to decolonize our practices and our minds, and to honour Indigenous histories, culture and perspectives today and every day in our systems, schools and classrooms.
The Supervisory Officer’s Qualification Program is a professional learning program that prepares candidates to receive a Supervisory Officer’s Certificate in Ontario as either an Academic or Business Supervisory Officer.
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