Courses

Courses are available as Online, Face-to-Face or Blended.

ETFO has created an innovative learning model for all AQ courses. AQ participants learn in interactive, practical and engaging environments that are facilitated by knowledgeable and experienced instructors.

News
Important Dates
Additional Qualifications Course Calendar
Principals Qualification Program Calendar
Funding for Additional Qualifications Courses

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International AQs:

We still have a few spaces in our International AQ courses this summer. ETFO is offering the Kindergarten AQs in Italy, the Special Education AQs in Spain, the French-as-a-Second Language AQs in France, and the English as a Second Language AQs in Greece. Registration for these courses continues until February 14th.

The online learning component of these courses runs from April 15 – June 22.

The travel component, involving travel and face-to-face learning activities, occurs during the first 2 weeks of July. All of the course work is to be completed by the end of July.

More information can be accessed by clicking on the Destination AQ button to the right.

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Important Dates

  Registration Opens French Proficiency Test Registration Closes Registration Closes Classes Start Classes Finish
Spring 2012  Jan. 30  March 16  March 26  April 9  June 22
Summer 2012  April 23  June 15  June 18  July 3  Aug. 3
Fall 2012  July 23  Sept. 14  Sept. 17  Sept. 24  Dec. 14
Winter 2013  Nov. 5  Dec. 14  Jan. 6  Jan. 14  March 29
Spring 2013  Feb. 4  March 14  March 31  April 8  June 21
Summer 2013  April 22  June 14  June 17  July 2  Aug. 2

Note: one of the hallmarks of ETFO AQ and PQP courses is respect for a teacher’s work/life balance. To that end there are no classes scheduled or requirements for candidates to do work during the March break – you do deserve a break – enjoy it!

Please note that the dates, location, and times for onsite courses (the majority of the instruction in-class but some on-line activities as well) may vary. The exact information for those courses will be posted on the individual course information pages.

Please do not leave registration until the last minute as certain courses tend to fill up quickly – once a course reaches capacity registration for the individual course will be closed.

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Additional Qualifications Course Calendar

Course

Spring 2012

Summer 2012

Fall 2012

Adapting Curriculum for Second Language Learners Online Online  
Education Law Online Online  
English as a Second Language (ESL), Part 1 Online Online Online
English as a Second Language (ESL), Part 2 Online Online Online
English as a Second Language (ESL), Specialist Online Online Online
French as a Second Language (FSL), Part 1 Online Online Online
French as a Second Language (FSL), Part 2 Online Online Online
French as a Second Language (FSL), Specialist Online Online Online
Geography, Grade 7 and 8   Online  
History, Grade 7/8   Online  
Inclusive Classroom, Part 1 Online Online Online
Inclusive Classroom, Part 2 Online Online Online
Inclusive Classroom, Specialist Online Online Online
Integrated Arts Online Online Online
Integration of Information and Computer Technology, Part 1 Online Online Online
Integration of Information and Computer Technology, Part 2 Online Online Online
Integration of Information and Computer Technology, Specialist Online Online Online
Junior Education – Part 1   Online  
Junior Education – Part 2   Online  
Junior Education – Specialist   Online  
Kindergarten – Part 1 Online Online Online
Kindergarten – Part 1 Onsite
Greater Essex
   
Kindergarten – Part 1 Onsite
Peel
   
Kindergarten, Part 2 Online Online Online
Kindergarten, Part 2 Onsite
Halton
   
Kindergarten, Specialist Online Online Online
Kindergarten, Specialist Onsite
Kawartha Pine Ridge
   
Librarianship, Part 1 Online Online Online
Librarianship, Part 2 Online Online Online
Librarianship, Specialist Online Online Online
Mathematics, Grade 7/8 Online Online Online
Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 1 Online Online Online
Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 2 Online Online Online
Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Specialist Online Online Online
Media, Part 1 Online Online Online
Media, Part 2 Online Online Online
Media, Specialist Online Online Online
Mentoring   Online  
Occasional Teacher Online Online Online
Primary Education, Part 1 Online Online Online
Primary Education, Part 2 Online Online Online
Primary Education, Specialist Online Online Online
Reading, Part 1 Online Online Online
Reading, Part 2 Online Online Online
Reading, Specialist Online Online Online
Science and Technology, Grade 7 and 8   Online  
Science and Technology, Primary and Junior, Part 1 Online Online Online
Science and Technology, Primary and Junior, Part 2 Online Online Online
Science and Technology, Primary and Junior, Specialist Online Online Online
Social Studies, Primary and Junior, Part 1   Online  
Social Studies, Primary and Junior, Part 2   Online  
Social Studies, Primary and Junior, Specialist   Online  
Special Education, Part 1 Online Online Online
Special Education, Part 2 Online Online Online
Special Education, Specialist Online Online Online
Special Education, Specialist Onsite
Limestone
   
Student Assessment and Evaluation   Online  
Teaching First Nation, Métis and Inuit Children Online Online Online
Teaching and Learning Through e-Learning   Online  
Teaching Combined Grades Online Online Online
Use and Knowledge of Assistive Technology Online Online Online
Writing, Part 1 Online Online Online
Writing, Part 2 Online Online Online
Writing, Specialist Online Online Online

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Principals Qualifications Program Calendar

  Spring Summer Fall
Principal’s Qualification Program – Part 1 Halton  York Region  York Region
Principal’s Qualification Program – Part 1 Toronto    Halton
Principal’s Qualification Program – Part 1      Upper Grand
Principal’s Qualification Program – Part 2 Halton  Toronto Peel 
Principal’s Qualification Program – Part 2 Upper Grand    
Principal’s Qualification Program – Part 2 York Region    

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Funding for Additional Qualifications Courses

There are some opportunities to receive funding towards your Additional Qualification Course. ETFO members are encouraged to contact their local ETFO office about professional development funding.

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