In this module, candidates expand their knowledge of legislation, policies and
structures that provide the framework for ethical and legal decision-making in
education in Ontario. The focus is on applying this knowledge to complex issues that
arise given the complexity and diversity of Ontario society.

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In this module, candidates further develop and apply their personal leadership
resources within the context of system leadership. The focus is on understanding the
interaction of the personal and professional ethical self and the need for ongoing
reflection and learning. The focus includes building candidate capacity to establish and
sustain a broadly shared mission, vision and goals.

Module 1 includes a face-to-face component. Please contact the Department of Professional Development for more information. NOTE: Due to restrictions in place with COVID-19, the face-to-face component of this course will occur synchronously online until further notice.

The face-to-face component can be completed via synchronous learning technology. Please contact the Department of Professional Development for more information.

• May 6, 2022 - 4:00 p.m,. - 9:00 p.m.
• May 7, 2022 - 9:00 a.m,. - 5:00 p.m.
• May 2 - 27, 2022 - Online component
• Withdrawal Deadline: April 8, 2021

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In this module, candidates integrate theory and practice as it relates to creating system
coherence, leading the instructional program, building staff capacity for evidence informed
decision-making, providing job-embedded professional learning and
nurturing productive working relationships with staff and stakeholders. The focus is
on understanding leadership and management from a system perspective.

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This course is a study of curriculum development through the grades and includes Ministry of Education Guidelines; characteristics and needs of students; content and sequence of instruction; instructional grouping; methods; materials and evaluation procedures. Pertinent research will be considered.

• Twenty (20) full course equivalents
• Nine (9) FCEs in major area with a B average
• Two years of teaching experience with one of the years in the area of specialization
• Signature of supervisory officer

This course is a study of curriculum development through the grades and includes Ministry of Education Guidelines; characteristics and needs of students; content and sequence of instruction; instructional grouping; methods; materials and evaluation procedures. Pertinent research will be considered.

• 1.0

• Twenty (20) full course equivalents
• Nine (9) FCEs in major area with a B average
• Two years of teaching experience with one of the years in the area of specialization
• Signature of supervisory officer

Our TESL Certificate program is condensed into one online course, which you must complete in order to successfully complete the program. To meet TESL requirements, you must register for and complete the following courses:

• EDUC 8300 (ESL 1): English as a Second Language Certificate Program contains an introduction to teaching English as a second language, as well as content that addresses the professional issues associated with teaching English as a second language.
• English as a Second Language Practicum is a 20 hour, compulsory practicum that allows you to apply the knowledge that you learned in EDUC 8300.

• EDUC 8300: See below.
  
• Practicum: Students have up to one (1) year from the end of the coursework to complete their practicum. The Department will provide support and suggestions for arranging your practicum.

• Students whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency
• Upon completion of the TESL non-credit Certificate program, students must apply directly to TESL Canada to be TESL Certified (Includes your official transcript)

To complete the practicum successfully, you and your practicum sponsor must complete and then submit the following forms. Each form specifies where you must submit it. To access the necessary forms for the TESL Practicum, click the appropriate links:

• Practicum Approval Form
• Lesson Observation Form
• Practice Teaching Hours Log
• Observation Hours Log
• Practicum Teaching Evaluation Form

• Textbook Required

• A recognized university degree
• Students seeking Senior qualifications must have five (5) full courses in an acceptable teaching area (listed on schedule A of regulation 176/10).
• Students seeking subsequent additional qualifications must have three (3) full courses in an acceptable teaching area

This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to create a dynamic community of mathematicians in your classroom. By completing this course, you will be able to broaden your understanding of mathematical concepts and their development so that you can determine your students’ abilities and then design lessons to meet their needs.

This course is open to TBCDSB Teachers Grades 1-4 only.

Web conferences: Jan 31, Feb 21 & Apr 4 from 7 - 9 p.m.

• 1.0

• A Certificate of Qualification

 Note: There will be three synchronous web conference sessions during the course; these dates occur on Wednesday's from 7 to 9 pm. The YDE session dates are:

• January 31, 2018
• February 21, 2018
• April 4, 2018

Participation in these sessions is an integral part of the course and attendance is required.

• Textbook Required

• A recognized university degree
• Students seeking Senior qualifications must have five (5) full courses in an acceptable teaching area (listed on schedule A of regulation 176/10)
• Students seeking subsequent additional qualifications must have three (3) full courses in an acceptable teaching area

There is an available subsidy for teachers who complete a Math AQ or ABQ course. This subsidy is for $450.00 dollars and is available to you once you complete your course and submit your qualifications, as well as the application form, to mathsubsidy@otffeo.on.ca. To access the application form and more information, click the following links:

• Math Subsidy Information Page
• Math Subsidy Application