Spring 2023

This course will invite teachers to deepen their understanding of Indigenous histories, traditions, cultures, and world views to critically explore and transform current pedagogy and practice. As a learning community, we will journey through this course together as we unlearn and relearn the many ways of knowing and being and explore topics of identity, positionality, […]

The Additional Qualification Course: Teaching Students with Intellectual Needs (Developmental Disabilities) provides the opportunity for candidates to explore the history, policies and evidence-based pedagogies that meet the learning needs of students with Intellectual Needs. The creation of inclusive classrooms for students with Developmental Disabilities will be researched with a focus on equity and well-being. The […]

Environmental Education, Specialist AQ is a course which builds off of the knowledge and skills acquired in Environmental Education Part I and the extension, application and design of learning opportunities developed in Environmental Education Part II. Concepts such as sustainability and ecological literacy are integrated into environmental education planning, implementation and assessment in a holistic […]

The Additional Qualification Course: Environmental Education, Part II employs a critical lens to explore in a holistic and integrated manner theoretical foundations of environmental education, sustainability and ecological literacy. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Additional Qualification course: Environmental Education, Part 1; and One year of successful teaching experience, certified by a supervisory officer.

The Teacher Leadership Specialist Additional Qualification course will examine various leadership identities, leadership theories, leadership in action and capacity building. Candidates will solidify their knowledge and demonstrate their new learning through various leadership projects to be implemented in their school and community. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Additional Qualification course: Teacher Leadership, Part 2; and […]

Teacher Leadership Part 2 will afford teacher leaders with opportunities to explore theoretical leadership frameworks while building on their personal skill set and traits. Candidates will have opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue around teacher leadership and consider varying perspectives in order to develop their own leadership frameworks. Teacher leaders will couple theory with practice […]

In this course about Teacher Leadership, candidates will explore types of leaders, and discover how to categorize their management characteristics. Candidates will learn about leadership styles and how they are suited to different groups and situations. This course will help you develop an understanding of the foundational skills required in order to build and maintain […]

You must register for the proficiency test before you register for the FSL Part 1 AQ course, unless you qualify for an exemption. Please see details about exemptions below: The following qualifications would exempt candidates from the proficiency test: A bilingual certificate (from high school French Immersion) Graduated from a Francophone Secondary School (official transcript required […]

As educators in Ontario, one of our highest priorities is creating and sustaining safe, equitable and inclusive learning environments that respect and celebrate the diversity of our students. Creating a classroom and school environment that truly honours the identity of students who identify as LGBTQ, where they feel safe and can thrive, is a purposeful endeavour, […]

The Additional Qualification Course, Language, Grades 7 and 8 explores the theoretical foundations, the development of learners, program planning and implementation, assessment, the learning environment and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning. Candidates will participate in an adult learning model, where it will be important to create support networks, receive feedback from colleagues, the […]

Teaching students with communication needs (Learning Disabilities) provides an in-depth body of study, knowledge and information that will build teacher capacity, with respect to teaching students with Learning Disabilities (LD). This course focuses on the following key areas: Identifying and recognizing LDs Assessment Instructional strategies Individual Education Plan (IEP) Transitions Advocacy Community supports Teachers will […]

The additional qualification course, Teaching Children with Communication Needs (Autism Spectrum Disorders), focuses on the development and the implementation of program design for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In this Additional Qualification course you will be learning within a professional network of educators who are working to a range of strategies for student success, […]

This course is designed to create a platform that offers a collaborative understanding of the social, emotional and environmental factors that impact behaviour, guide development of instructional strategies and overall curriculum adjustments that advocates for the building of healthy relationships, self-regulation and positive self-concept through social and emotional literacy. Creating and sustaining an inclusive learning environment […]

The Additional Qualification Course: Environmental Education Part I employs a critical lens to explore in a holistic an integrated manner theoretical foundations of ecological literacy, the earth’s grand systems and the reciprocal relationships between the earth’s grand systems and human systems. Program planning, implementation, instructional strategies, assessment, the learning environment and ethical considerations are also […]

This course is designed to extend knowledge, understanding and application of a sound theoretical and studio-based knowledge of art and aesthetic education in the province, nationally, and around the world, and provide a framework for teachers to consider a leadership role in the field of Visual Arts. This is a completely online course that has […]

Kindergarten Specialist is designed to extend and deepen the concepts discussed in Kindergarten, Parts 1 and 2 and ask Candidates to apply those concepts through the lens of becoming a Leader. In the Specialist AQ, we will turn our attention to building the leadership capacity of ourselves as effective facilitators and to strengthen our Kindergarten […]

Visual Art Part 2 continues the teaching and learning goals of Visual Art Part One by developing depth and breadth of experiences for teachers to develop curriculum, teaching and learning strategies and assessment tools. This is a completely online course that has a practical studio component. Participants will be required to demonstrate their studio work […]

Visual Art Part One provides a purposeful and practical base for teachers looking for ways to develop curriculum, teaching and learning strategies aligned with the new Ministry curriculum guide in visual arts. The focus of the course is to create, support, and encourage a growing awareness of the many forms, genres and styles of art, […]

Instrumental Music Part 1 provides an opportunity to look at the fundamental concepts unique to an instrumental music program in the junior to intermediate years. Advocacy, Inclusivity, and Assessment and Evaluation make up a good portion of the course while practical components aim to help guide your skills. Specifically, candidates will have the opportunity to […]

The Additional Qualifications course, Student Assessment and Evaluation is open to all teachers. It is designed for teachers to extend and apply knowledge, skills and practices in the design, and implementation of assessment and evaluation. The foundation and implementation of effective assessment and evaluation practices will be explored from all areas of the curriculum. Teachers […]