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Course Description

Special Education Part 1 provides an overview of special education. This includes an introduction to the various exceptionalities, working with program planning and delivery challenges, awareness of assistive technology, classroom management skills, as well as knowledge of other issues related to teaching students with special needs in a variety of settings. This course will be of greatest interest to those teachers who wish to deepen their knowledge regarding students with exceptionalities, noting the Ministry of Education's move to greater inclusion. Participants leave the course with a number of valuable resources to enhance their teaching practice.

Notes

Teachers holding qualifications in technological education are also eligible to take this Three-Session Qualification course.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites for Part 1:

  1. Certificate of Qualification:
    Must be a registered member of the Ontario College of Teachers.

Please Note:

  • Successful completion of all versions of this course (SPEC1E/SPEC1S/SPEC1) will lead to a "Special Education Part 1" qualification with the Ontario College of Teachers. A distinction is made between the "Elementary" and "Secondary" Focus courses to offer teachers the opportunity to engage with colleagues within the same teaching panel.

Recommendations

Successful completion is a final grade of C-

Upon successful completion of the course, a recommendation will be sent to the Ontario College of Teachers.

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Section Title
Special Education Part 1 (Secondary Focus)
Type
Online
Dates
May 15, 2025 to Jun 19, 2025
Total Hours
125.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
AQ/ABQ Fee for OISE Teacher Education Grad '25 non-credit $559.00 Click here to get more information
AQ/ABQ Course Fee non-credit $749.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors
  • Colleen Beesley
Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: May 8, 2025 AT 11:59 P.M. EST - LATE REGISTRATION BEYOND THIS DEADLINE MAY BE AVAILABLE IF SPACE PERMITS.

This session will run for 5 weeks. Your learning will take the form of in-depth online discussions, readings, videos as well as group and/or individual assignments in a facilitator paced asynchronous course.

Learners will be expected to engage in approximately 25 hours of learning per week for a total of 125 hours:

  • 100 hours online learning (asynchronous, but facilitator-led and paced into modules)
  • 25 hours assignments and independent study

Note:

  • Once registered, please visit the Learner Portal to submit your course application and any related documents by the registration deadline (we recommend doing so from a computer for the best user experience)
  • Requests for withdrawal, transfers and refunds must be made ahead of course start dates. You can find our withdrawal, refund and transfer policy under Policies & Guidelines
     
Section Title
Special Education Part 1 (Secondary Focus)
Type
Online
Dates
Jul 10, 2025 to Jul 31, 2025
Total Hours
125.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
AQ/ABQ Fee for OISE Teacher Education Grad '25 non-credit $559.00 Click here to get more information
AQ/ABQ Course Fee non-credit $749.00 Click here to get more information
Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 3, 2025 AT 11:59 P.M. EST - LATE REGISTRATION BEYOND THIS DEADLINE MAY BE AVAILABLE IF SPACE PERMITS.

This session will run intensely for 3 weeks. Your learning will take the form of in-depth online discussions, readings, videos as well as group and/or individual assignments in a facilitator paced asynchronous course.

Learners will be expected to engage in approximately 42 hours of learning per week for a total of 125 hours:

  • 100 hours online learning (asynchronous, but facilitator-led and paced into modules)
  • 25 hours assignments and independent study

Note:

  • Once registered, please visit the Learner Portal to submit your course application and any related documents by the registration deadline (we recommend doing so from a computer for the best user experience)
  • Requests for withdrawal, transfers and refunds must be made ahead of course start dates. You can find our withdrawal, refund and transfer policy under Policies & Guidelines
     
Section Title
Special Education Part 1 (Secondary Focus)
Type
Online
Dates
Aug 07, 2025 to Aug 28, 2025
Total Hours
125.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
AQ/ABQ Fee for OISE Teacher Education Grad '25 non-credit $559.00 Click here to get more information
AQ/ABQ Course Fee non-credit $749.00 Click here to get more information
Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: August 1, 2025 AT 11:59 P.M. EST - LATE REGISTRATION BEYOND THIS DEADLINE MAY BE AVAILABLE IF SPACE PERMITS.

This session will run intensely for 3 weeks. Your learning will take the form of in-depth online discussions, readings, videos as well as group and/or individual assignments in a facilitator paced asynchronous course.

Learners will be expected to engage in approximately 42 hours of learning per week for a total of 125 hours:

  • 100 hours online learning (asynchronous, but facilitator-led and paced into modules)
  • 25 hours assignments and independent study

Note:

  • Once registered, please visit the Learner Portal to submit your course application and any related documents by the registration deadline (we recommend doing so from a computer for the best user experience)
  • Requests for withdrawal, transfers and refunds must be made ahead of course start dates. You can find our withdrawal, refund and transfer policy under Policies & Guidelines
     
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