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Teacher Professional Development

Program details

Credential
Successful completion will be recommended to OCT

Delivery method
Online

Program dates, fees and registration

AQ Courses

January 13 to March 7, 2025

$675 CAD

Open

Registration open until January 8, 2025

Register now

Coming soon

Registration opens on October 11, 2024

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ABQ Courses

January 13 to March 7, 2025

$725 CAD

Open

Registration open until January 8, 2025

Register now

Coming soon

Registration opens on October 11, 2024

Closed

Registration closed

Overview

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - AQ AND ABQ COURSES

Ongoing continuous learning is an integral part of the teaching profession. Additional Qualification courses enable Ontario certified teachers to add additional teaching divisions (ABQ's) or subjects (AQ's) to their teaching certificate over the course of their career. These courses not only enhance and expand knowledge; they also advance your teaching career.

As a new Ontario BEd Grad, you are eligible to register for these courses if you meet the following requirements:
  • have completed all BEd course and practicum days prior to the AQ course start date
  • have applied to OCT and received your applicant number
NEW! AQ/ABQ courses are now micro-credentials and eligible for OSAP.
What are micro-credentials?

A micro-credential is a digitally recorded recognition of a specific skill. It is a portable communication tool that represents evidence of your skills for employers, educators, and peers. Micro-credentials are created with industry, so you can be assured that the skills you are learning are in demand and current.

Who is eligible for OSAP micro-credentials?

To be eligible for OSAP for micro-credentials, a student must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a protected person; and, be a resident of Ontario.

For more information, please visit the OSAP website at .  


Winter 2025 Schedule

REGISTRATION OPEN

  • DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 8, 2025
  • Please note: course status decisions will be made after the "DEADLINE TO APPLY" date. A course may be cancelled if enrollment is not sufficient; please apply early to avoid cancellation.

*All AQ/ABQ courses will run online through Canvas. Courses with a live synchronous component will be held on the day/time indicated in the Schedule below. Dates and times are subject to change.

Course

Delivery format

Dates

Integration and Computer Technology in the Classroom Part 1

Online January 13 - March 7, 2025

Mathematics, Primary and Junior Part 1

Online January 13 - March 7, 2025

Philosophy Senior ABQ

Online January 13 - March 7, 2025

Religious Education Part 1

Online January 13 - March 7, 2025

Science General Intermediate ABQ

Online January 13 - March 7, 2025

Special Education Part 1

Online January 13 - March 7, 2025

Special Education Part 1 - DCDSB

Online Synchronous

Mondays 5:00 - 8:00 pm

January 13 - March 7, 2025

Special Education Part 2 - DCDSB

Online Synchronous

Wednesdays 5:00 - 8:00 pm

January 13 - March 7, 2025

Special Education Specialist DCDSB

Online Synchronous

Thursdays 5:00 - 8:00 pm

January 13 - March 7, 2025

Social Science Senior ABQ

Online

January 13 - March 7, 2025

Teaching and Learning Through E-Learning

Online

January 13 - March 7, 2025

Teaching English Language Learners Part 1

Online

January 13 - March 7, 2025

Program details

Credential
Successful completion will be recommended to OCT

Delivery method
Online

Program dates, fees and registration

AQ Courses

January 13 to March 7, 2025

$675 CAD

Open

Registration open until January 8, 2025

Register now

Coming soon

Registration opens on October 11, 2024

Closed

Registration closed

ABQ Courses

January 13 to March 7, 2025

$725 CAD

Open

Registration open until January 8, 2025

Register now

Coming soon

Registration opens on October 11, 2024

Closed

Registration closed

Contact information

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  • We suggest registering early to avoid cancellation of courses due to low enrollment
  • Please confirm the correct course(s) are selected on your application before submission
  • Your 6 digit OCT Registration number is a required field in the application
  • If you are not currently employed with a Board, you can fill that field with an N/A
  • Â鶹´«Ã½ U Alumni will be rebated $100 once the course is confirmed to run as scheduled
  • Addtional Qualification Courses (AQ Subject) - $675
  • Additional Basic Qualfication Courses (ABQ Divisional) - $725
  • All Part 2 and Specialist courses require a Teaching Experience Form to be signed by your Superintendent and submitted to continuouslearning@ontariotechu.ca
  • For Additional Basic Qualifications please refer to the Pre-requisite page for specific requirements
  • You are responsible for ensuring that you satisfy all prerequisite requirements prior to applying/registering for AQ/ABQ courses;
Part 2 and Specialist Courses require:
  • Successful completion of Part 1 and/or Part 2 respectively
  • Evidence of at least one year of successful teaching experience in Ontario certified by the appropriate supervisory officer, or proof of at least one year of successful teaching experience outside Ontario certified by the appropriate supervisory officer by submitting a .
  • Please submit supporting documentation to continuouslearning@ontariotechu.ca

 

  • Any course cancelled by Â鶹´«Ã½ University will receive a full refund, including the $75 processing fee. 
  • Students who wish to withdraw from an AQ Course must complete an Drop Form and submit to: continuouslearning@ontariotechu.ca.

(Please Note - the above course Drop process is for AQ/ABQ's courses only)

Non-attendance in a course is not equivalent to withdrawal. Students who cease to attend a course but do not formally withdraw will be graded with an F on their academic record.

Refund Schedule
  • 1st Friday of Course Start: Last day to drop courses and receive a 100% refund (less $75 application fee).
  • 2nd Friday of Course Start: Last day to drop courses and receive a 50% refund (less $75 application fee).
  • 3rd Friday of Course Start: Last day to withdraw from the term course (no refund).