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Monday, February 24

Special Education, Specialist AQ (Brock, Late Winter 2025, online)

  • Organized By: Brock University
  • Location: ,
  • Date: February 24, 2025 to April 20, 2025

Course Description Advanced focus on the categories, definitions and identification of exceptionalities. Analyzing current Ontario legislation, regulations and policies concerning issues related to exceptional students. Leadership in assessing modifying, designing, implementing and communicating programs and services based on current special education research and exemplary practice. Developing effective collaborative approaches and mediation skills with school, parent/guardian …

Teacher Librarian, Part 1 AQ (Brock, Late Winter 2025, Online)

  • Organized By: Brock University
  • Location: ,
  • Date: February 24, 2025 to April 20, 2025

Course Description This course will explore key concepts such as fostering reading and literacy skills, promoting independent research and information literacy, curating resources and technologies, and developing digital literacy and multimedia skills to support lifelong learning in today’s information- and knowledge-based society. By examining the Ontario curriculum considerations for program planning and cross-curricular and integrated …

Teaching English Language Learners, Part 1 AQ (Brock, Late Winter 2025, Online)

  • Organized By: Brock University
  • Location: ,
  • Date: February 24, 2025 to April 20, 2025

Course Description Teaching English Language Learners, Part I, is designed to enhance candidates’ professional practice and knowledge in teaching English to diverse learners. Key areas of focus include curriculum knowledge, pedagogical strategies, and creating a conducive learning environment. The course underscores the importance of an anti-oppression foundation, addressing biases and barriers that may affect learners, …

Teaching Students with Communication Needs (Autism Spectrum Disorders) AQ (Brock, Late Winter 2025, Online)

  • Organized By: Brock University
  • Location: ,
  • Date: February 24, 2025 to April 20, 2025

Course Description Exploration of the foundation of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Focus on teaching and learning effectively in Ontario school settings. Topics include its history; assessment, diagnosis, and identification; evidence-based practice; school-based strategies; individual education plans; and broader societal issues related to ASD. Learner Outcomes Demonstrate an understanding of the historical context and evolution of Autism …

Tuesday, February 25

Emerging Leader Development Program – Module 1: Having a Professional/Challenging Conversation (Ontario Principals’ Council, Feb 2025)

  • Organized By: Ontario Principals' Council
  • Location: ,
  • Date: February 25, 2025 to May 2, 2025

This program highlights the skills and capacities that support teacher development and helps to support teachers who are considering formal school leadership. Having courageous conversations is a part of our daily work as both educators and school leaders and this module explores how to do this with empathy and authenticity in order to impact change …