Special Education, Part 3 Specialist

Course Code: DU19SP31

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: Jul 03, 2019
End Date: Jul 18, 2019
In class: July 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18 (8:30 am - 4:00 pm) (no Fridays or weekends)

This 125 hour course consists of 100 hours of interactive coursework and 25 hours of independent learning. Regular attendance and active participation is a requirement. Expect to be online regularly to complete online assignments and collaborate in discussion forums. All deadlines will be communicated by the Instructor. (All assignments to be completed no later than July 31, 2019)


Location
Westmount Collegiate Institute (map)
1000 New Westminster Dr Thornhill ON L4J 8G3 Bathurst St & Centre St

Instructors
Ferrara, Ermanno

Price
$685.00