Additional Qualification Courses Additional Qualification Courses

OISE 

ONTARIO INSTITUTE FOR STUDIES IN EDUCATION 

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO 

Additional 

Qualification 

Courses 

Summer 

July 2 - 24, 2008 

Apply online at: 

https://aqoas.oise.utoronto.ca 

www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq

We welcome you to professional learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education! 

Additional Qualifications programs and our other services strive to link current research and best practice 

in meaningful ways to you in your roles in school districts in Ontario. 

Our instructors are top-notch and we are proud of Bob Barton, who, in June 2007, was a recipient of an OISE 

award of excellence for teaching in Continuing Education. 

We are sharpening “our focus” in the development of new courses which provide a special focus in a given area of the course guideline. 

Now being offered: 

• Reading Part Two and Three with a focus on Coaching and Mentoring of particular interest to those in literacy coaching roles, 

associate teachers and mentors of new teachers in school districts. 

• Primary Education Part One and Junior Education Part One with a focus on Differentiated Instruction useful for offering 

instructional and assessment strategies for injecting more precision and personalization into the curriculum. 

• Junior and Intermediate Education Part One with a focus on assessment and evaluation will support good practices related to the 

teaching- assessing cycle. 

• Environmental Science for elementary educators. 

• Study abroad! Religious Education Part One, Two or Three in Israel in partnership with the University of St. Michaels’ College in 

U of T. 

• PQP has expanded to Peel 

New courses are in development: 

We promise a host of new programs in keeping with the revised schedule from the Ontario College of Teachers. 

Offerings fall 2008: 

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Elementary and Middle School: Mathematics in Grade 7 and 8 – no test 

Elementary and Secondary: Alternative Education, The Inclusive Classroom, Writing, Student 

Assessment and Evaluation, Special Education Behaviour, Special Education Autism, among 

many others...... 

Returning to education after a time away We are pleased to provide AQ Courses for Audit which 

provides the basics in new curriculum development as well as teaching, and assessing strategies. 

Certain parameters are in place, check our web-site for more... 

We are involved in a variety of other projects and customized learning involving provincial, national and international educators in 

elementary and secondary schools and colleges and universities: 

• Boys’ Literacy Achievement action research projects are in year three with one hundred and three projects underway around the 

province. 

• Leadership development for international principals and educational leaders from other sectors is always a focus. 

NOTE: 

Welcome to Additional Qualification Courses at OISE 

We thank you for your interest in our 2008 Summer Additional Qualification (AQ) courses. 

Bob Barton 

Additional Qualification (AQ and ABQ) courses offered at a faculty of education at an Ontario university and submitted on an 

official university transcript showing credit and final grade obtained are considered “university degree-credit courses” in 

education for upgrading purposes (please refer to OSSTF www.osstf.on.ca and QECO www.qeco.on.ca for further information). 

Watch in the Spring of 2008 for our 2008-2009 Fall/Winter AQ Calendar 

available on our Web site and in your school in May. 

Visit our Web site for up-to-date information about our courses, the application process, details of admission requirements and more. . . 

www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq 

5th Floor, Room 5-103 

252 Bloor Street West 

Toronto ON M5S 1V6 

Continuing Education Office 

Telephone: 416-978-2474 / 1-800-443-7612 

Fax: 416-926-4732 

E-mail: aq@oise.utoronto.ca 

The information in this Calendar was accurate at the time of printing. Updated information is available on our Web site at: www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq 

www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq | ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION COURSES

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 

Additional Qualification courses consist of 125 hours of work as defined by regulation and accredited by the Ontario College of 

Teachers. The Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession and the Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession are infused in all 

courses. 

Applicants should note that Additional Qualification courses are not considered for degree credit at the University of Toronto. 

OISE is committed to equity, diversity and social justice, and makes every effort to meet the learning needs of its candidates. 

APPLICATION DEADLINES 

Summer Session 2008: June 13, 2008 PQP Summer 2008: May 16, 2008 

Honour Specialist Summer 2008: May 30, 2008 

COURSE DATES 

SUMMER SESSION 2008 

All courses: July 2 - 24, 2008 

HOW TO APPLY 

SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION 

PQP SUMMER 2008 

Partially online course: June 11 - July 16 

Online portion: June 11 - July 2 (excluding July 1) 

In-class portion: July 3 - 16 inclusive (8.00am - 3.30pm) 

Please refer to our website at: www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq for specific course dates and times. 

1) Apply on-line using the Additional Qualifications Online Application System (AQ OAS): 

https://aqoas.oise.utoronto.ca 

2) A printable application is also available on our Web site at: www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq and can be sent to us by mail or dropped 

off in person. 

FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED 

APPLICATION DEADLINES 

SUMMER SESSION: June 13, 2008 Honour Specialist: May 30, 2008 PQP SUMMER: May 16, 2008 

(Application begins in April 2008) 

TUITION FEES AND PAYMENT INFORMATION 

Tuition Fees per course for the 2008 Summer: 

DOMESTIC $875.00 INTERNATIONAL $3200.00 

If applicants are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents, they are required to pay the International Student 

Fee unless they can claim exemption and substantiate it with documentary evidence. 

PAYMENT OF TUITION FEE 

Applicants using the AQ OAS to apply online (https://aqoas.oise.utoronto.ca) pay with VISA or MasterCard. If applying by mail or in 

person, payment is also accepted by certified cheque, money order or debit card (in person only). 

Applications will not be processed without the required tuition fee payment. Please note that OISE is not responsible for any 

interest charges incurred on credit card payments for Additional Qualification course fees. A processing fee may be charged for 

withdrawals that occur prior to the start of classes. Fees quoted above are subject to change by the Governing Council of the 

University of Toronto. 

 

TUITION FEE REFUND SCHEDULES 

The amount of tuition fees refunded is dependent on the date on which your request to withdraw is submitted online or received by the 

Continuing Education Office in writing (email and fax are acceptable). Please refer to the Tuition Fee Refund Schedules available on our 

Web site at: www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq/registration/refund_schedule.html 

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ABOUT ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION COURSES 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION (AQ) courses can qualify teachers to teach in another division or subject, as well as help them to improve 

skills in their current teaching. 

AQ courses come in two types: Additional Basic Qualifications (ABQ) and Additional Qualifications (AQ). 

• Additional Basic Qualification courses allow teachers to change or add to what they are already qualified to teach. ABQ courses can be 

Primary, Junior, Intermediate, Senior, or Technological Studies. 

• Additional Qualification courses allow teachers to expand their skills within the divisions or subjects that they are already qualified 

to teach. Some Additional Qualification courses allow teachers to add new qualifications (Guidance, Special Education, etc.). AQ 

courses can be One Session, Three Session, or Honour Specialist (Subject Area or Technological Studies). 

• Principal’s Qualification Program (PQP) courses are particular Additional Qualification courses that qualify teachers to assume 

principals’ duties. The PQP consists of Parts 1 and 2 (each 125 hours), and a 60-hour practicum at the end of Part 1. For details about 

admission requirements and the courses themselves please see the PQP section of the Web site, www.oise utoronto.ca/aq/pqp. 

CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITY 

Additional Qualification (AQ) courses are governed by the Ontario College of Teachers Act, Ontario Regulation 184/97 – 

www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Regs/English/970184_e.htm - and as such admission requirements for AQ courses at OISE cannot be 

altered or waived. To ensure successful application, registration and course completion, applicants are responsible for ensuring they have 

the required prerequisites and have read the course and registration information available on our Web site at: 

www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq/registration/admission_policies.html before applying. 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION COURSE LOCATIONS 

In-class courses are offered at various schools in the Greater Toronto Area Toronto. Some courses are offered in the OISE buildings at 

252 Bloor Street West and 371 Bloor Street West. For specific course locations, please check our Web site: www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq. 

Locations are posted as soon as they are confirmed. 

ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED STUDENTS 

Teachers seeking Ontario teaching certification who have been directed by the Ontario College of Teachers to take professional courses at 

a faculty of education may apply for admission as “Internationally Educated Students”. Internationally Educated Students are required 

to register in person and attend an Orientation Session. Specific dates and times of the Internationally Educated Student Orientation 

Sessions will be posted on our Web site http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/conted/Internationally_Educated_Teachers.html or will be 

available from the Continuing Education Office at OISE or by calling 416-978-2474 or 1-800-443-7612. 

PRE-ADMISSION TESTING 

PRE-ADMISSION TESTING FOR ALL FRENCH COURSES AND MATHEMATICS INTERMEDIATE 

Please note that candidates MUST have applied for admission to the relevant course PRIOR to writing the pre-admission test. Details on 

dates, locations, costs and procedures to register for a pre-admission test are available on our Web site at: 

www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq/registration/requirements_testing.html. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

* Indicates that exceptions and/or additional requirements apply to the course. See our Web site: www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq for additional information before applying. 

PRIMARY & JUNIOR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

Prerequisite: 

A photocopy of your current Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification or Interim Certificate of Qualification showing proof 

that an acceptable academic university degree has been conferred. 

SENIOR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

Prerequisites: 

1) A photocopy of your current Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification or Interim Certificate of Qualification showing 

proof that an acceptable university degree has been conferred. 

2) Official transcript(s) showing proof of successful completion of a minimum of two full university degree credit courses or the 

equivalent in the teaching subject. 


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS .....continued 

THREE SESSION ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 

Prerequisites for Part 1: 

1) A photocopy of your current Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification or Interim Certificate of Qualification. 

2) Evidence of a basic qualification in one of: the Primary Division, the Junior Division, the Intermediate Division or the 

Senior Division in general studies is required in order to take courses in Accounting, Computer Science, Data Processing, Dramatic 

Arts, Entrepreneurship Studies, Family Studies, French as a Second Language, Junior Education, Librarianship, Marketing, 

Mathematics (P/J), Physical and Health Education (P/J and I/S), Primary Education, Reading, or Science (P/J). 


1) A photocopy of your current Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification showing successful completion of Part 1 or 

the equivalent of the three-session qualification. 

2) Evidence of at least one (1) year of successful teaching experience in Ontario certified by the appropriate Supervisory Officer or 

proof of at least one (1) year of successful teaching experience outside Ontario certified by the appropriate Supervisory Officer on 

the OISE Certification of Teaching Experience Form available at: 

http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq/registration/forms.html#forms. 


1) A photocopy of your current Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification showing successful completion of Part 1 and 

Part 2 or the equivalent of the three-session qualification. 

2) Evidence of at least two (2) years of successful teaching experience, including one (1) year of experience in Ontario in the 

subject in which the qualification is being sought. This experience must be certified by the appropriate Supervisory Officer on the 

OISE Certification of Teaching Experience Form available at: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq/registration/forms.html#forms. 

NOTES: 

- Part 1 courses do not give you a division. Please see the Primary, Junior, Intermediate and/ Senior Basic Qualification courses for a 

division. 

- Technological Studies teachers are eligible to take the following three session qualification courses: Computers in the Classroom, 

Co-operative Education, Design and Technology, English as a Second Language, Guidance, Media, Music-Vocal P/J, Music- 

Instrumental, Special Education, Visual Arts. 

HONOUR SPECIALIST ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 


1) A photocopy of your current Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification showing a basic qualification in one of: the 

Primary Division, the Junior Division, the Intermediate Division or the Senior Division in general studies. 

2) Official university transcript(s) showing proof an acceptable academic university degree conferred by an accredited institution, 

acceptable to the University of Toronto and the Ontario College of Teachers, with a minimum of 20 full university degree credit 

courses or the equivalent. Courses required for teaching certification or additional teaching qualifications cannot be used for 

this requirement. 

3) Official university transcript(s) showing one of the following: 

a. For a single Honour Specialist, proof of successful completion of 9 full university degree credit courses or the equivalent in the 

subject in which the Honour Specialist qualification is being sought with an overall average of at least a “B” or “70%”. 

b. For a combined Honour Specialist, proof of successful completion of 14 full university degree credit courses or the equivalent 

in the 2 subjects in which the combined Honour Specialist qualification is being sought, including no fewer than 6 full university 

degree credit courses or the equivalent in each subject. The 14 full courses must, together, have an overall average of at least a 

“B” or “70%”. Both of the Honour Specialist courses in the combination must be successfully completed before the qualification 

will be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers to be added to the Certificate of Qualification. 

c. For two separate single Honour Specialist qualifications in two subjects, of the 20 full university degree credit courses or the 

equivalent, applicants must have 9 full university degree credit courses in each of the two subjects in which the Honour 

Specialist Qualifications are being sought. Each set of 9 full university degree credit courses must have an overall average of at 

least a “B” or “70%”. Courses, which have been previously used for admission to an Honour Specialist course, cannot be used for 

admission to any other Honour Specialist course. 

4) Evidence of at least two (2) years of successful teaching experience, including one (1) year of experience in Ontario in the 

subject in which the qualification is being sought. This experience must be certified by the appropriate Supervisory Officer on the 

OISE Certification of Teaching Experience Form available at: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq/registration/forms.html#forms. 

For a combined Honour Specialist, proof of teaching experience is required in only one of the areas and the Honour Specialist 

course in that subject must be completed first. Applicants who have applied for a single Honour Specialist but who do not meet 

the prerequisites may also be considered for a combined Honour Specialist. It is OISE’s practice to process an application for one 

of the combined subjects, and to advise the applicant accordingly. 

For important information on Honour Specialist Academic Assessments at OISE, please read the additional information available on our 

Web site at: www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq/registration/requirements_gen.html 

 

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS .....continued 

TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 


For applicants who already have Technological Studies listed on their Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification: 

1) A photocopy of your current Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification or Interim Certificate of Qualification. This 

Certificate must have an entry in a Basic Technological Studies subject. 

For applicants who DO NOT have Technological Studies listed on their Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification, the 

prerequisites are detailed in the Technological Studies Information Booklet which is available at: 

www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq/download/TechBooklet-06.pdf. Applicants are responsible for reading the Technological Studies 

Information Booklet and for ensuring they have met the admission requirements stated in the Booklet before applying. 

For more information on the seven areas of “broad-based technology”, acceptable formal education and wage earning experience, the 

Technical Proficiency Examination (TPE) and how to document proof of skilled wage-earning industry/business experience, please see 

our Web site at: www.oise.utoronto.c/aq/registration/requirements_tech.html 

TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES ADVANCED QUALIFICATIONS 


1) A photocopy of your current Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification or Interim Certificate of Qualification 

showing proof of a basic level qualification in the same subject. 

2) Provide proof of one year of work experience or education or a combination of education and business or industrial 

experience in the area of intended qualification. 

3) Proof of a relevant two or three-year diploma or the equivalent from a College of Applied Arts and Technology or Polytechnic 

Institute or University, or the relevant MTCU trade Certificate of Qualification (C of Q), accompanied by the examination details 

showing at least 70% (B) standing. 

TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES HONOUR SPECIALIST 


1) A photocopy of your current Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification or Interim Certificate of Qualification showing 

one of the following: 

- Three Basic Technological Studies qualifications plus one at the Advanced level. The entry at the Advanced level must correspond 

to one of the Basic Technological Studies qualifications (a total of four additional qualifications). 

- Four Basic Technological Studies qualifications and a three-part (Specialist) qualification. 

Note: Design and Technology or Industrial Arts, Part 1 or Computer Studies - Computer Technology may be used as one Basic 

entry. 

2) Evidence of at least two years of successful teaching experience, including one year of experience in Ontario in Technological 

Studies. This experience must be certified by the appropriate Supervisory Officer on the OISE Certification of Teaching Experience 

Form. 

3) Official transcripts showing proof of successful completion of one of the following: 

- Grade 13 or 6 OACs. 

- Five full university degree credit courses. Courses credited towards teaching certification or additional teaching qualifications 

cannot be used for this requirement. 

- One year of full-time study at a C.A.A.T. which required a Secondary School Graduation Diploma for admission. 

PRINCIPAL’S QUALIFICATIONS PROGRAM 

Prerequisites for PQP Part 1: 

1) A photocopy of your current Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification showing basic qualifications in three (3) 

divisions (including an Intermediate Basic divisional qualification). 

2) Official university transcript(s) showing that an acceptable university degree has been conferred. 

3) Evidence of one of the following: 

a. Successful completion of an acceptable Master’s or Doctorate degree. 

b. Two (2) Three Session Specialist or Honour Specialist Additional Qualifications. 

c. One (1) Three Session Specialist or Honour Specialist Additional Qualification and an official transcript showing successful 

completion of at least half the number of courses required to qualify for an acceptable Master’s degree from an accredited 

university. Since graduate programs vary in course requirements and duration, a letter from the University confirming that you 

have successfully completed at least half the number of courses to qualify for an acceptable Master’s degree is also required. 

4) Evidence of at least five (5) years of successful teaching experience as certified by an appropriate Supervisory Officer on the 

Principal’s Qualification Program Certification of Teaching Experience Form available on our Web site: 

http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq/registration/forms.html#forms. 

Prerequisites for PQP Part 2: 

1) A photocopy of your current Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification showing successful completion of the 

Principal’s Qualification Program - Part 1 qualification. 

2) A letter on official letterhead from the provider of PQP Part 1 certifying successful completion of the Principal’s Course 

Practicum. 


AQ COURSE LISTINGS 

COURSE CODES, TIMES, DATES, CODES AND LOCATIONS 

Please check our Web site www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq for specific course codes, times, dates and locations. Any changes will be posted on 

this site as they become available. 

Course Format: In-class Online Partially Online 

The courses listed in this Calendar were accurate at the time of printing. 

Updated information is available on our Web site at: www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq 

PRIMARY AND JUNIOR BASIC COURSES 

Course Title 

Primary Basic 

Junior Basic - Focus on Teaching the Junior Child 

Format & Location 

In-class (Toronto) 

Online 


Junior Basic - Focus on Administration 

INTERMEDIATE BASIC COURSES 

Course Title 

Dramatic Arts Intermediate * 

Online 



In-class (Stratford) 

English Intermediate 

English Intermediate – Focus on Teaching for Success of All Students 

History Intermediate 

Mathematics Intermediate * 

Music Instrumental Intermediate 

Physical and Health Education Intermediate * 

Online 

Online 

Online 

Online 

In-class (York Region) 

Partially Online (Tor) 


Science Intermediate * 

Visual Arts Intermediate * 



SENIOR BASIC COURSES 

Course Title 

Accounting Senior * 

Computer Science Senior* 

Dramatic Arts Senior * 






English Senior 

Family Studies Senior * 

Geography Senior 

History Senior 

Individual & Society Senior * 

In-class (OISE) 


Online 

Online 

Online 


 


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SENIOR BASIC COURSES....continued 

Course Title 

Law Senior* 

Mathematics Senior 

Music Instrumental Senior 

Physical and Health Education Senior * 


Online 

Online 


Partially Online (Tor) 


Science Senior * 

Visual Arts Senior * 



ONE SESSION QUALIFICATION COURSES 

Course Title 

Childhood Education: Kindergarten Years 

Computer Studies/Computer Technology 




THREE SESSION QUALIFICATIONS 

Course Title 

Accounting Part 1 * 

Accounting Part 2 

Accounting Part 3 

Computer Science Part 1 * 

Computer Science Part 2 

Computer Science Part 3 

Computers in the Classroom Part 1 






Online 

Online 

Online 



Online 



Online 


Co-Operative Education Part 1 

Online 


Co-Operative Education Part 2 

Online 


Design & Tech Part 1 (Grades 6-8) 

Dramatic Arts Part 1 









THREE SESSION QUALIFICATIONS....continued 

Course Title 





English as a Second Language Part 1 


Online 



Online 



Online 

Entrepreneurship Part 1 

Family Studies Part 1 * 

Family Studies Part 2 

Family Studies Part 3 

French as a Second Language Part 1 * 



Guidance Part 1 

Online 








Online 



Online 



Online 

Intermediate Education Part 1 (Assessment & Evaluation) 

Junior Education Part 1 (Differentiated Instruction) * 

Junior Education Part 1 (Assessment & Evaluation) 

Junior Education Part 2 

Junior Education Part 3 

Lecture Part 1 * 



Librarianship Part 1 

In-class (Peel) 





Online 

Online 

Online 


Online 



Online 



Online 

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Course Title 


Mathematics (Primary/Junior) Part 1 



Media Part 1 

Media Part 2 

Music Instrumental Part 1 * 



Music Vocal (Intermediate/Senior) Part 1 

Music Vocal (Intermediate/Senior) Part 2 

Music Vocal (Intermediate/Senior) Part 3 * 

Music Vocal (Primary/Junior) Part 1 

Music Vocal (Primary/Junior) Part 2 

Music Vocal (Primary/Junior) Part 3 * 

Physical and Health Education (Intermediate/Senior) Part 1 



Physical and Health Education (Primary/Junior) Part 1 



Primary Education Part 1 (Differentiated Instruction) * 

Primary Education Part 1 (Focus on Literacy) * 

Primary Education Part 2 

Primary Education Part 2 (Focus on Literacy) 

Primary Education Part 3 

Primary Education Part 3 (Focus on Literacy) 

Reading Part 1 






















Online 


Online 


Online 


Online 



Online 

Reading Part 2 (Coaching & Mentoring) 


Online 


Online 

Reading Part 3 (Coaching & Mentoring) 

Online 


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Course Title 


Religious Education Part 1 * (Possible Israel location) 

Religious Education Part 2 * (Possible Israel location) 

Special Education Part 1 - Elementary 

In-class (Israel) 

(Paper application only; refer to website) 

In-class (Israel) 

(Paper application only; refer to website) 

Online 


Special Education Part 1 - Secondary 


Online 

Special Education Part 2 


Online 

Special Education Part 3 

Online 


Visual Arts Part 1 






HONOUR SPECIALIST QUALIFICATION COURSES 

Course Title 


Biology 

Business Studies 



Online 

Chemistry 

Computer Science 

Contemporary Studies * 


Online 

Online 


Dramatic Arts 



English 

Online 


Family Studies 

French * 

Geography 




Online 

History 


Online 

International Languages (Italian) * 

International Languages (Portuguese) * 



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HONOUR SPECIALIST QUALIFICATION COURSES....continued 

Course Title 

International Languages (Spanish) * 

Mathematics * 



Online 


Music 

Physical and Health Education 

Physics 

Science * 

Visual Arts 






TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES BASIC QUALIFICATION COURSES 

Course Title 

Construction Technology Basic An additional $100 non-refundable materials 

charge is due on the first day of class. 



In-class (Courtice) 

Hospitality Services Basic An additional $60 non-refundable materials 

charge is due on the first day of class. 

Manufacturing Technology Basic An additional $50 non-refundable 

materials charge is due on the first day of class. 

Transportation Technology Basic An additional $50 non-refundable 

materials charge is due on the first day of class. 


TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES HONOUR SPECIALIST QUALIFICATION COURSES 

Course Title 




Technological Studies Honour Specialist An additional $20 non-refundable 

copying fee is due on the first day of class. 

PRINCIPALS’ QUALIFICATION COURSES 

Course Title 

Principal’s Qualification Program Part 1 

Principal’s Qualification Program Part 2 


In-class (Courtice) 


*See website for dates 


Partially Online (TBA) *See website for dates 

Partially Online (TBA) *See website for dates 


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We invite you to join us for our 

Principals’ Qualification Program 

At OISE, the Principals’ Qualification Program – Parts 1 and 2 – are based on two key elements: 

• It is a challenging program which is provincially approved and academically rich. The program offers 

small study groups facilitated by exemplary elementary and secondary school principals who represent 

both the Catholic and Public School Boards in Ontario. 

• The OISE PQP links candidates to current research, research analyses and best practices for meaningful 

school improvement while creating Ontario-wide collegial networks for the future. The PQP embodies 

the thinking of world-renowned educators such as Michael Fullan, Kenneth Leithwood, Blair Mascall, 

Steven Katz and Lorna Earl, among others. Candidates can enroll in the Principals’ Qualification 

Program through the Continuing Education Office at OISE. 

Format: Partially Online - Program consists of online interaction over a two-week period along with 10 

days of in-class instruction. 

2008 Offerings - PARTIALLY ONLINE 

PQP Summer Session 2008: 

• The summer session will be held as a partially online program from June 11 – July 16, 2008 as follows: 

Online Portion: June 11 – July 2 (excluding July 1) and 

In-class Portion: July 3 – 16 inclusive (8:00am – 3:30pm) 

Location: TBA 

Registration opens: April 9, 2008 

Deadline to apply: May 30, 2008 

PQP Fall Session 2008: 

• The Fall session will be held as a partially online program from September 15 – November 30, 2008 

as follows: 

Online Portion: Sept 15 - Oct 3 

In-class Portion: Oct 4/5, Oct 18/19, Nov 1/2, Nov 15/16, Nov 29/30 

We look forward to your registration. 

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SUMMER 2008

OISE 

ONTARIO INSTITUTE FOR STUDIES IN EDUCATION 

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO 

Visit the Continuing Education web site for upcoming 

institutes and symposia: 

www.oise.utoronto.ca/conted 

Coming in 2008.... 

Third Annual Assessing for Learning Institute featuring Damian Cooper & Ken O’Connor 

“Assessment and instruction are inseparable because effective assessment informs learning.” 

Damian Cooper 2007 

July 3-4, 2008 

After attending this third annual institute participants will: 

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understand the different purposes of assessment 

make marking and grading more manageable 

create assessment plans that balance assessment for learning and assessment of learning 

create engaging, high-quality units using a “backwards-design” model 

be able to use a range of research-based assessment strategies 

be able to develop high-quality rubrics 

be able to use assessment information to adapt instruction to improve student learning 

be able to incorporate self and peer assessment into their classroom routines 

be able to communicate more effectively about student achievement with parents and administrators 

For information and registration details, please visit the Continuing Education web site at www.oise.utoronto.ca/conted. 

One Day Symposium - Assessing for Learning for School and District Administrators 

Leadership, teaching and adult actions matter.... 

Featuring Damian Cooper and Ken O’Connor 

when assessing for learning.... 

July 4, 2008 

This one day session is specifically designed for school and district administrators with new skills and understandings for: 

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Linking to the School Effectiveness Framework 

Current evidence based practices related to assessment of students and what those practices look like in classrooms 

Effective communicating about students’ achievement with parents/guardians and the broader community 

Demonstrating links between leadership actions and improved student achievement in a context of educational equity 

Reviewing and monitoring of student achievement data 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

Continuing Education Office 

5th Floor, Room 5-103 

252 Bloor Street West 

Toronto ON M5S 1V6 

Office Hours 

September to June 

Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM 

Telephone lines are open from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM 

TELEPHONE: 416-978-2474 / 1-800-443-7612 

FAX: 416-926-4732 

E-MAIL: aq@oise.utoronto.ca 

WEB SITE: www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq 

AQ TRANSCRIPT OFFICE: 416-978-1658 

July and August 

Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM 

Telephone lines are open from 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM 

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