Special Education, Part 3 Specialist

Course Code: DF18SP31

The Additional Qualification Course: Special Education Specialist extends and reinforces the knowledge and skills from Part I and Part 2 with a specific focus on the development of leadership skills. It employs a critical, pedagogical lens to explore in a holistic and integrated manner theoretical foundations, development of learners, program planning and implementation, instructional practices, assessment and evaluation, the learning environment and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions. This course supports the enhancement of professional knowledge, ethical practice, leadership and ongoing learning.

Prerequisites

  • Be a member in good standing with the OCT
  • Part 2 completed
  • Minimum TWO years certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification including ONE year in Special Education

Documents Required

  • Signed Supervisory Officer's Form by course end date confirming teaching experience
Session Dates
Start Date: Sep 26, 2018
End Date: Jan 23, 2019
In Class: Wednesdays: (6:00pm - 9:30 pm) September 26, 2018 - January 23, 2019 (excluding December 19, 26, 2018 & January 2, 2019); PLUS 47.5 hrs. online; PLUS 25 hrs independent assignment.

Location
Langstaff Secondary School (map)
106 Garden Ave Richmond Hill ON L4C 6M1 (Hwy. 7 & Yonge)

Instructors
Ferrara, Ermanno