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Additional Qualification Courses

The Durham District School Board is an approved provider of Additional Qualification courses for certified members of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), in good standing. Additional Qualification courses allow teachers to focus on continuous improvement by expanding their knowledge, practices and instructional leadership skills.

Courses Offered

First Nation, Métis & Inuit Studies, Part 1 (Blended)
First Nation, Métis & Inuit Studies, Part 2 (Blended)
French as a Second Language, Part 1 (Blended)
Inclusive Classroom, Part 1 (Blended)
Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction, Part 1 (Online)
Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction, Part 2 (Online)
Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction, Part 3 Specialist (Online)
Mathematics, Primary & Junior, Part 1 (Blended)
Mathematics, Primary & Junior, Part 2 (Online)
Mathematics, Primary & Junior, Part 3 Specialist (Online)
Special Education, Part 1 (Blended)
Special Education, Part 2 (Blended)
Special Education, Part 3 Specialist (Blended)
Teacher Librarian, Part 1 (Online)
Visual Arts, Part 1 (Blended)

Subsidies Are Available For First Nation, Métis & Inuit Studies, Inclusive Classroom, Mathematics, Technology or Kindergarten AQ Courses

**First Nation, Métis & Inuit Studies Subsidy: $250 subsidy available from DDSB Indigenous Education Department for DDSB teachers only.

**Inclusive Classroom Subsidy: $250 subsidy available from DDSB Equity and Inclusive Education Department for DDSB teachers only.

The above subsidies will be paid by the DDSB AQ Department to the candidate upon successful completion of the course. Refunds will be issued automatically and will take 6-8 weeks to be processed.

**Mathematics, Technology or Kindergarten AQ Subsidies: The Ministry of Education, through the Ontario Teacher's Federation (OTF), is providing a subsidy of up to $450 to OTF or Affiliate members who successfully complete additional qualifications courses in Mathematics, Technology or Kindergarten.

Candidates must contact OTF directly for subsidy information.

For more information: https://www.otffeo.on.ca/en/learning/4594-2/

Courses Requirements

Courses require a 125 hour commitment as mandated by OCT. Courses do not carry degree credit and grades are not assigned; final evaluation is offered on a "recommended/not recommended" basis. Courses are offered in both online and blended formats. After successful completion of the course, candidate information will be forwarded to the Ontario College of Teachers to be entered on their Certificate of Qualification.

Course Dates

The Durham District School Board offers courses on the following timelines.
Fall: September - December
Spring: February - May
Summer: July

To view offered courses and for registration
click below:

Please Note:

All users must create a New Account in order to be able to register for any course(s).

AQ Registration closes the Friday after courses have commenced for Fall and Summer seasons.

Late registration is not permitted for the summer session.

Documents

Applicants must submit the completed Registration Form and, if applicable, the approved Teaching Experience form prior to being accepted into the course. Forms are to be emailed to aq@ddsb.ca.

Please Note:
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit and have the Teaching Experience form approved by their Supervisory Officer as outlined on the form. Approved forms should be forwarded by email to aq@ddsb.ca.

DDSB AQ Registration Form.pdf
DDSB AQ Teaching Experience Form.pdf
DDSB AQ Change-Withdrawal Form.pdf

Fees

DDSB employees are offered a discounted course
fee of $550.
Non-DDSB teachers:
AQ course tuition fee is $650.

All fees include a $50 non-refundable administration fee.

Method of Payment

VISA, Mastercard, or cheque (payable to DDSB).

Withdrawal and Refund Guidelines

Full refund prior to commencement of course (minus $50 administration fee)
75% refund after the first class
50% refund after the second class
25% after the third class
No refund after the fourth class

Registration

For admission into Part 1 of a multi-session course or a one-session course, teachers are required to:

Be registered with the Ontario College of Teachers, in good standing. (OCT number is required) or hold an interim Certificate of Qualification
Retain a division certificate where applicable (primary, junior, intermediate, senior)

Part 2 courses

requires applicants to have successfully completed one year (194 days) of teaching experience since becoming a certified teacher.

Part 1 of the specialist qualification or an equivalent program
Or a qualification in the Intermediate and Senior division in the same subject

Part 3 or Honour Specialist courses

applicants must have completed two years (388 days) of teaching experience since becoming a certified teacher, including at least one year teaching the subject
Part ll of the specialist qualification or an equivalent program

Cancellation of Courses

The Durham District School Board reserves the right to cancel courses in the case of insufficient registration or other extenuating circumstances. Changes to locations and/or dates may also occur. Decisions regarding cancellations will be made following the application deadline. In such cases, registrants will be provided with a full refund including the $50 administration fee and will be notified by email.

Candidates are advised to verify program dates, location, and other details prior to the start of class.

For more information regarding AQ Courses please contact:

Kristin Bugelli	AQ Registrar	905-666-6023	kristin.bugelli@ddsb.ca
Gayle Anniss	AQ Secretary	905-666-6929	gayle.anniss@ddsb.ca