Professional Development updated February 13, 2012
February 21st After School Professional Development flyer
Professional Development Opportunities for Elementary, Secondary and Occasional Educators. These after school sessions are open to all Dufferin Peel OTs. To register use the form on the last page of the booklet. If you would like to register by phone, please call Mary Riggi @ 905-890-0708 x24016 or Louise Filipuzzi @ 905-890-0708 x24303.
OECTA Spring AQs – Registration open
Online registration for OECTA’s spring 2012 Additional Qualification (AQ)
courses is open at www.oecta.on.ca
Registration closes February 13, 2012.
Looking to upgrade your qualifications and salary, add another area or subject
to your portfolio and learn something new? OECTA AQ courses are just what your
looking for!
Except for FSL Part 1 and Religious Education, courses are fully online and will
be listed under course titles as an online course only.
OECTA AQ courses are $600 per course. The fee is $500 for Religious Education
courses. Registrants can pay for courses online using Visa and MasterCard.
Course offerings include:
• English as a Second Language
• French as a Second Language
• Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction Part
I
• Kindergarten Parts I, II and Specialist
• Librarianship Part I and II
• Mathematics, Primary/Junior
• Mathematics, Grades 7 and 8
• Media Part I • Primary Education, Parts I and II and Specialist • Religious
Education, Parts I, II and Specialist • Reading, Parts I, II and Specialist •
Special Education, Parts I, II and Specialist • Special Education, Communication
– Autism • Student Assessment and Evaluation • Writing Part I
OECTA’s AQ courses are developed by teachers for teachers and are offered in
locations across Ontario. Many of the courses are offered online.
For course descriptions, times and locations, go to the Courses section on our
website, www.oecta.on.ca
Please note that AQ courses in Religious Education have varying start dates.
Register early to avoid courses being cancelled for lack of minimum enrolment.
Notification of registration or course cancellation will be sent to each
registrant during the week of February 13. If you have not heard from the
registrar regarding the status of your course by February 17, contact us at the
phone number or email provided below.
OECTA’s online AQ courses are open to all teachers. They are accredited by the
Ontario College of Teachers and can be used for upgrading QECO levels.
Please note: OECTA is willing to assist teachers in establishing AQ courses in
their areas.
If you have a group of teachers interested in taking an AQ course in your area,
contact OECTA Provincial Office, Professional Development department:
1-800-268-7230
Email:
registrar@oecta.on.ca
Online registration for OECTA’s spring 2012 Additional Qualification (AQ)
courses is open. Registration closes February 13, 2012.
Wilfrid Laurier University’s new Masters of Education Program
Applications are currently being accepted for Wilfrid Laurier University’s
new Masters of Education Program, starting in May 2011. This new program
provides school-based faculty with local option for graduate studies in
education and is aimed toward practicing education professionals. Students may
choose to study part-time or full-time, and may do a thesis option or a
course-based option culminating in a portfolio.
More information can be found at
www.wlu.ca/education/graduate . If you have any questions, please contact:
Dr. Donna Kotsopoulos, Acting Graduate Coordinator, at dkotsopo@wlu.ca,
519-884-0710 ext. 2212.
Looking for environmentally focused curriculum resources?
The Region of Peel has created a “one-stop-shop” website where you can
find all of our free programs. Visit us at www.peeleco-education.ca
Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions or
would like more information.
Kind regards,
Angela Watts,
Education Specialist
Region of Peel ,
Environment, Transportation and Planning Services
Angela.watts@peelregion.ca
(905) 791-7800 ext. 3286
Amanda Di Battista ,
Education Specialist
Region of Peel,
Environment, Transportation and Planning Services
dibattistaa@peelregion.ca
(905) 791-7800 ext. 3214
Cost
of AQ Courses
With the increased demand for self directed professional development and additional qualifications, teachers are becoming increasingly concerned about the cost of AQ courses. The Teacher Education Work Group will be conducting an investigation on the tuition and associated costs of AQ courses. It will report back to OTF Executive as soon as the investigation is completed.
AQ Changes
OECTA is awaiting final approval for Part III (Specialist) of Primary Education, Special Education and Reading from the Ontario College of Teachers. It is also in the process of submitting Primary/Junior Mathematics, Primary/Junior Science and Computers in the Classroom. We will keep you updated.