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)
  
• Student Assessment & Evaluation (Blended)
  
• Teacher Librarian, Part 1 (Online)
  
• Visual Arts, Part 1 (Blended)
  

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

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• 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.

Documents
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

1. 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

1. applicants must have completed two years (388 days) of teaching experience since becoming a certified teacher, including at least one year teaching the subject
2. 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.

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