Special Education Part 1

Special Education Part 1
HOPE AQ55 Winter 2026

Additional Qualification Course  |  Department of Education

Course Overview

This course will provide an overview of various exceptionalities that may be found in classrooms across the province. Educators in this course will gain an understanding of effective teaching strategies and assessment methods used to meet individual student learning goals. Utilizing the Ontario curriculum and other Ministry of Ontario documents, educators will investigate aspects of Special Education which impact planning, delivery and evaluation of learning within the classroom.

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Amy Gordon
Instructor

Amy began teaching with Peel District School Board and transitioned to Upper Grand District School Board when she and her family moved to Orangeville, ON. Amy has spent the last 8 years teaching in an elementary Special Education classroom made up of students with a variety of exceptionalities.

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Registration Information

  • Deadline to register: November 18th, 2025
  • To avoid paying a $50 late registration fee, register by the course start date.
  • Course Fees: $730

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Course Dates

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Course Schedule

Attendance at a specific time or location is not required.

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Delivery Format

Asynchronous Online — Instructors and students engage in the course content at different times and from different locations.

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