Special Education, Part 3 Specialist

Course Code: DW19SP31

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: Jan 30, 2019
End Date: May 15, 2019
In Class: Wednesdays: (6:00pm - 9:30 pm) January 30, 2019 - May 15, 2019 (excluding March 13, 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