Ontario Principals’ Council Research Grants

February 13, 2008

Funding is available annually for research that informs policy and/or practice relating to the role of principals and vice-principals in Ontario public schools

Deadline: April 30, 2008 (for a decision by May 31, 2008)

Amount: OPC will award annual research grants to a maximum of $10,000 to support research in the area of school leadership. 

Description: The purpose of the research is to provide valuable data and analysis on current trends related to the role of principals and vice-principals in Ontario. Each year a current theme for investigation is selected. The theme for 2008-09 has not been announced.

Eligibility:Applications are invited from educators and educational researchers in Ontario. Principals and vice-principals are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to joint school-based action research proposals from teams from more than one institution – e.g. a school and a university.

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Centre for Inclusive Education – Research Hour

February 13, 2008

The Centre for Inclusive Education’s next Research Hour:  

Gabrielle Young
will discuss her research on

Assistive Technology and its effect on perceptions of academic achievement and self-esteem

Monday, February 25 
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 
Stevenson Lawson Building Rm 292
UWO

Light refreshments will be provided. 
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to ghowell@uwo.ca