Registration for Additional Qualifications Courses - Summer 2026
The York Region District School Board is an approved provider of accredited Schedule C and D Additional Qualification Courses for Ontario teachers. Each course includes 125 hours of inquiry-based, experiential learning.
Courses will be offered this summer in a hybrid model (online, synchronous and asynchronous learning), running every day from July 6 - July 17 2026. The following courses will be offered online (live and synchronous) from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day. Registration closes on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 at noon.
Math P/J Part 1 will ALSO be offered as fully asynchronous (no “live” interactions) from July 6-July 31 2026.
Candidates are expected to attend all sessions. Candidates who miss the first session will not be permitted to continue the course.
Note: that you will also receive a copy of your payment from Connect2Learn. Full payment is required before the course begins, regardless of any plans to apply for a subsidy. Payment must be made in full to confirm your registration.
Candidates must:
- complete the AQ registration form
- upload necessary documentation and;
- pay for the course to be enrolled.
If you have questions about the registration process or courses offered please contact AQ@yrdsb.ca.
Summer 2026 AQ COURSES
All classes are held online (synchronous and asynchronous learning). See the dates below. Registration closes on Wednesday, June 24th at noon (12:00pm).
| Course | Date | Location and Time |
|---|---|---|
| Reading, Part 1 | Monday, July 6th - July 17th, 2026 | Virtual 8:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| Reading, Part 2 | Monday, July 6th - July 17th, 2026 | Virtual 8:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| Reading, Specialist | Monday, July 6th - July 17th, 2026 | Virtual 8:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| Mathematics (Primary, Junior), Part 1 | Monday, July 6th - July 17th, 2026 | Virtual 8:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| Mathematics (Primary, Junior), Part 2 | Monday, July 6th - July 17th, 2026 | Virtual 8:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| Mathematics (Primary, Junior), Specialist | Monday, July 6th - July 17th, 2026 | Virtual 8:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| Special Education, Part 1 | Monday, July 6th - July 17th, 2026 | Virtual 8:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| Special Education, Part 2 | Monday, July 6th - July 17th, 2026 | Virtual 8:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| Special Education, Specialist | Monday, July 6th - July 17th, 2026 | Virtual 8:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| Teaching English Language Learners, Part 1 | Monday, July 6th - July 17th, 2026 | Virtual 8:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| Mathematics (Primary, Junior), Part 1 - ASYNCHRONOUS | Monday, July 6th - July 31st, 2026 | Virtual 8:30 am - 1:30 pm |
Cost
The cost for each AQ Course is $650 + tax.
Registration
Registration is available: submit an online form.
Note: a google account is required to complete the registration form.
Contact Us
For questions regarding Additional Qualification Course please contact aq@yrdsb.ca.