FLC 4 Professional Perspectives: Change Leadership
This course explores the knowledge, technical abilities, and interpersonal skills required for effective change leadership. School leaders need to understand the context in which their school operates in order to work with the school and community to achieve successful outcomes for students.
This course will extend awareness of societal and educational changes and explore strategies for setting direction, building capacity, and enhancing teaching and learning to support students in achieving successful outcomes.
Participants will have opportunities to gain knowledge of change frameworks, analyze current educational, sociopolitical, and cultural trends, and apply skills and strategies that build capacity and foster successful outcomes for staff and students. A reflective practice perspective will provide a framework for discussion and assignments.
Intended Outcomes
Throughout the course, the participants will reflect on and extend their knowledge of theory and practice in healthy and safe schools. Participants in this course will be able to:
- Describe key elements of safe, caring & inclusive schools;
- Review history and legislation related to safe, caring & inclusive schools in Manitoba;
- Identify current issues in creating and leading safe, caring & inclusive schools;
- Assess the conditions for safe, caring & inclusive schools in their current context;
- Discuss the leader’s role in developing, sustaining and leading safe, caring & inclusive schools;
- Articulate how new learning and skills will impact their practice; and
- Participate meaningfully in a community of practice by connecting and sharing how prior experiences and new knowledge will impact their leadership knowledge and skills.
Instructors
Brahim Ould Baba is the Department Head for the Professional & French Language Services Department and the Instructor of Record for this course. Dr. Brahim Ould Baba is the Professional and French Language Services Department Head at The Manitoba Teachers’ Society. In this capacity, he oversees the professional learning programs and services. He is passionate about supporting members in the areas of equity and diversity in schools, and Francophone Education. Brahim has worked as a K-12 teacher, consultant and university instructor.
Tracy Vanstone serves as Staff Officer of Professional and French Language Services at The Manitoba Teachers’ Society. With 27 years of experience in education, her background includes leading three schools and teaching in both English and French Immersion. Her involvement extends to collective bargaining, chairing the Professional Development committee for her local Teachers’ Association and serving on the Council of School Leaders’ Leadership Team. Her professional passions include school leadership, Indigenous education, French Immersion, and mentorship.
Logistics
This course will be delivered virtually.
Cost for FLC 4 Professional Perspectives: Change Leadership
$650 (MTS Members) $725 (Non-Members)
Class Dates and Times
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on:
- July 8, 2026
- July 9, 2026
- July 10, 2026
- July 15, 2026
- July 16, 2026
- July 17, 2026
9:00 – 12:00 pm – Synchronous (Zoom) 1:00 – 4:00 pm – Asynchronous
Registration
Registration opens April 6, 2026 for FLC-4 Professional Perspectives: Change Leadership
Registration closes June 30, 2026 or when event reaches capacity.
Questions about registration should be directed to pdevents@mbteach.org
Accreditation
Successful completion of all scheduled classes and demonstration of assignment criteria will meet the requirement for a 3-hour credit Field-led university course. When successfully completed, Field-led courses are accepted as external credit by Manitoba universities who offer post baccalaureate and Master of Education diplomas in educational administration.
Please note: In order to have the Field-led credit transferred to your program, you must be registered in:
- a post baccalaureate program in Educational Administration at either the University of Manitoba, or Université de Saint Boniface; OR
- a Master of Education program at Brandon University.
You must also obtain a Letter of Permission from that university prior to the start of the Field-led course. Check with your university regarding deadlines for application.
See more information about the School Leadership Certificate here
The Manitoba Teachers’ Society also offers this Field-led course in an audited version for Professional Learning purposes – assignments are not required to be completed, no Letter of Permission is required from your university and no university credits will be applied.
Cost for FLC 4 Professional Perspectives: Change Leadership AUDITED course:
- $525 (MTS Members)
- $650 (Non-Members)
Registration Opens April 6, 2026 for 2026 FLC-4 (AUDITED) Professional Perspectives: Change Leadership
Registration closes June 30, 2026 or when event reaches capacity.