Special Education, Part 3 Specialist

Course Code: LW18SP3B

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: Feb 22, 2018
End Date: Apr 19, 2018
In class: Weekdays (5:30pm – 9:30pm) FEB 22, 27 | MAR 1, 7, 22, 29 |APR 5, 12, 19 Saturdays (8:00am – 4:30pm) MAR 24 | APR 7 PLUS 49hrs: Online readings and assignments 25hrs: Independent Assignment

Location
Harry J. Clarke Public School (map)
77 Rollins Drive Belleville ON K8N 2E9 Victoria Avenue and Herchimer Avenue

Instructors
Emery, Melissa