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Special Education Specialist AQ (OECTA, Winter 2024, Online)

February 5, 2024 to April 19, 2024

  • Category: AQ, Online
  • Region: Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario, GTA, Northern Ontario, Outside Ontario, Southern Ontario
  • Topic: Special Education/Exceptionalities
  • Grades: Intermediate (grades 7-10), JK-SK, Junior (grades 4-6), Primary (grades 1-3), Senior (grades 11-12)

Special Education Specialist provides participants the ability to extend and apply skills and knowledge in Special Education programs and services. This course will develop leadership skills and knowledge of teachers in the design, delivery, programming, and assessment of special education. This course will support the expectations outlined in the Ministry of Education curriculum policy documents as well as other Ministry of Education policies and support documents.

This course provides participants with an in depth knowledge of the field of special education with a focus on developing leadership and advocacy skills. Participants will explore Ministry directions and issues facing special education in Ontario. Opportunities will be provided for the critical analysis of current programming, legislation, regulations, policies, and ethical issues. This will culminate in a practical leadership experience that will demonstrate the candidate’s interest in and commitment to leadership in special education.

This course is open to all elementary and secondary teachers who have a basic qualification in general studies or technological studies and who have completed Special Education Part 2 and two years of successful teaching experience, including one year in special education.

Please visit website for additional information and registration details.