Draft Additional Qualification Guidelines

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The College, in consultation with members of the teaching profession and the public, is revising guidelines for Additional Qualification courses that Ontario teachers can take after their initial certification to enhance their qualifications.

Draft guidelines are still open for comment. If you would like to provide feedback for any draft guideline, open the feedback form posted with the guideline, type in your comments, print it and send it to the College via Canada Post or email it to the person listed on the feedback form.

Schedule A

Qualification	Draft Guideline	Provincial Validation Deadline
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies, Intermediate	Guideline	Completed
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies, Senior	Guideline	Completed
Media Arts, Intermediate	Guideline	Completed
Media Arts, Senior	Guideline	Completed
Social Science - General, Senior	Guideline	Completed

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Schedule B

Qualification	Draft Guideline	Feedback Form	Provincial Validation Deadline
Communications Technology, Grades 9 and 10	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Communications Technology, Grades 11 and 12	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Computer Technology, Grades 9 and 10	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Computer Technology, Grades 11 and 12	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Construction Technology, Grades 9 and 10	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Construction Technology, Grades 11 and 12	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Green Industries, Grades 9 and 10	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Green Industries, Grades 11 and 12	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Hairstyling and Aesthetics, Grades 9 and 10	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Hairstyling and Aesthetics, Grades 11 and 12	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Health Care, Grades 9 and 10	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Health Care, Grades 11 and 12	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Hospitality and Tourism, Grades 9 and 10	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Hospitality and Tourism, Grades 11 and 12	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Manufacturing Technology, Grades 9 and 10	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Manufacturing Technology, Grades 11 and 12	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Transportation Technology, Grades 9 and 10	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Transportation Technology, Grades 11 and 12	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020

Schedule C

Qualification	Draft Guideline	Feedback Form	Provincial Validation Deadline
Action Research	Guideline		Completed
Arts, Grades 7 and 8	Guideline	Feedback	February 4, 2020
Geography, Grades 7 & 8	Guideline		Completed
History, Grades 7 & 8	Guideline		Completed
Occasional Teaching	Guideline		Completed
Orientation to Teaching in Ontario	Guideline		Completed
Outdoor Experiential Education	Guideline		Completed
Science and Technology, Grades 7 and 8	Guideline		Completed
Student Assessment and Evaluation	Guideline		Completed
Teaching Cree	Guideline		Completed
Teaching Lenape	Guideline		Completed
Teaching Onondaga	Guideline		Completed
Teaching Students with Behavioural Needs	Guideline		Completed
Teaching Students with Communication Needs (Autism Spectrum Disorder)	Guideline		Completed
Teaching Students with Communication Needs (Learning Disability)	Guideline		Completed
Teaching Students with Communication Needs (Speech and Language)	Guideline		Completed
Teaching Students with Intellectual Needs (Developmental Disability)	Guideline		Completed
Teaching Students with Intellectual Needs (Giftedness)	Guideline		Completed
Teaching Students with Intellectual Needs (Mild Intellectual Disability)	Guideline		Completed
Teaching Students with Multiple Needs	Guideline		Completed
Teaching Students with Physical Needs	Guideline		Completed
Teaching and Learning through E-Learning	Guideline		Completed
Teaching First Nations, Métis and Inuit Children	Guideline		Completed
Use and Knowledge of Assistive Technology	Guideline		Completed

Schedule D

Qualification	Draft Guideline	Provincial Validation Deadline
Business Studies – Entrepreneurship, Part I	Guideline	Completed
Business Studies – Entrepreneurship, Part II	Guideline	Completed
Business Studies – Entrepreneurship, Specialist	Guideline	Completed
Computer Studies, Part I	Guideline	Completed
Computer Studies, Part II	Guideline	Completed
Computer Studies, Specialist	Guideline	Completed
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies, Part I	Guideline	Completed
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies, Part II	Guideline	Completed
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies, Specialist	Guideline	Completed
Guidance and Career Education, Part I	Guideline	Completed
Guidance and Career Education, Part II	Guideline	Completed
Guidance and Career Education, Specialist	Guideline	Completed
Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction, Part I	Guideline	Completed
Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction, Part II	Guideline	Completed
Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction, Specialist	Guideline	Completed
Kindergarten, Part I	Guideline	Completed
Kindergarten, Part II	Guideline	Completed
Kindergarten, Specialist	Guideline	Completed
Science and Technology, Primary and Junior, Part I	Guideline	Completed
Science and Technology, Primary and Junior, Part II	Guideline	Completed
Science and Technology, Primary and Junior, Specialist	Guideline	Completed
Social Studies, Primary and Junior, Part I	Guideline	Completed
Social Studies, Primary and Junior, Part II	Guideline	Completed
Social Studies, Primary and Junior, Specialist	Guideline	Completed
Special Education, Part I	Guideline	Completed
Special Education, Part II	Guideline	Completed
Special Education, Specialist	Guideline	Completed
Writing, Part I	Guideline	Completed
Writing, Part II	Guideline	Completed
Writing, Specialist	Guideline	Completed

Schedule E

Qualification	Draft Guideline	Provincial Validation Deadline
Computer Studies	Guideline	Completed
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies	Guideline	Completed
Geography	Guideline	Completed
History	Guideline	Completed
Health and Physical Education	Guideline	Completed
Mathematics	Guideline	Completed
Music	Guideline	Completed
Physics	Guideline	Completed
Science	Guideline	Completed

Schedule F

Qualification	Draft Guideline	Provincial Validation Deadline
Teaching Hospitality and Tourism – Applied Nutrition	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Hospitality and Tourism – Baking	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Hospitality and Tourism – Cooking	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Hospitality and Tourism – Culinary Arts and Management	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Hospitality and Tourism – Event Planning	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Hospitality and Tourism – Tourism and Travel Planning	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Manufacturing Technology – Computer Aided Manufacturing	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Manufacturing Technology – Industrial Maintenance	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Manufacturing Technology – Machine Operator	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Manufacturing Technology – Mechanical Engineering	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Manufacturing Technology – Precision Machining	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Manufacturing Technology – Robotics and Control Systems	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Manufacturing Technology – Robotics and Control Technician	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Manufacturing Technology – Sheet Metal	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Manufacturing Technology – Welding	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Technological Design – Apparel and Textile Design	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Technological Design – Architectural Design	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Technological Design – Interior Design	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Technological Design – Mechanical and Industrial Design	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Technological Design – Robotics and Control System Design	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Transportation Technology - Auto Body	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Transportation Technology - Auto Service	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Transportation Technology - Heavy Duty and Agricultural Equipment	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Transportation Technology - Light Aircraft	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Transportation Technology - Small Engine and Recreational Equipment	Guideline	Completed
Teaching Transportation Technology - Truck and Coach	Guideline	Completed

Programs

Qualification	Draft Guideline	Feedback Form	Provincial Validation Deadline
Teaching Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing – ASL/LSQ Communication or Aural and Oral Communication	Guideline		Completed

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