Offered online this year, OTF’s exceptional professional learning institutes will provide time for you to learn, reflect on your classroom practice, network, and collaborate with peers. This year’s program includes fourteen institutes addressing a range of topics, offered virtually using Zoom throughout the month of August. Courses will highlight new instructional practices and practical ideas …
Special Education Part 2 delves deeper into the learnings from Part 1. This course has three main themes: (1) the legal implications and applications of the Education Act as it pertains to Special Education, (2) assessment, and (3) enhanced program design for exceptional students. Assessment includes both formal and informal tools, as well as information …
Special Education Part 3 builds on the concepts learned in Parts 1 and 2, as well as assisting teachers in developing appropriate leadership abilities and consultation skills at the school and district levels. Candidates enhance their legal knowledge with the application and administration of current legislation. Other topics covered are innovative approaches to developing structures …
In Kindergarten parts 1 and 2, the primary focus was on building a solid foundation for your classroom practice. The Kindergarten Specialist course extends the knowledge and skills of prior courses continuing to focus on theory and practice in the education of students in the early years. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to …
Student assessment and evaluation is an integral part of the teaching and learning process. Teachers in Ontario are required to use diverse forms of assessment to support and communicate progress in learning to students, parents, and school administrators. This course will build on your current assessment practice and support you in exploring ways to enhance …
