Registration for Additional Qualifications Courses - Winter 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.
All classes are held online (synchronous). Dates are listed in the table below. Registration closes on Thursday, December 18th, 2025 at noon.
All classes are held online (synchronous) from 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm. weekly. Courses begin the week of January 5, 2026 and end the week of March 9, 2026, recognizing Significant Faith Days. Please see the courses offered below.
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.
Winter 2026 AQ COURSES
All classes are held online (synchronous). See the dates below. Registration closes on Thursday, June 26th at noon (12:00pm).
| Course | Date | Location and Time |
|---|---|---|
| Reading, Part 1 | Wednesday, January 7th - March 9th, 2026 | Virtual 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Reading, Part 2 | Wednesday, January 7th - March 9th, 2026 | Virtual 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Reading, Specialist | Tuesday, January 6th - March 8th, 2026 | Virtual 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Mathematics (Primary, Junior), Part 1 | Tuesday, January 6th - March 8th, 2026 | Virtual 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Mathematics (Primary, Junior), Part 2 | Wednesday, January 7th - March 9th, 2026 | Virtual 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Mathematics (Primary, Junior), Specialist | Tuesday, January 6th - March 8th, 2026 | Virtual 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Special Education, Part 1 | Tuesday, January 6th - March 8th, 2026 | Virtual 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Special Education, Part 2 | Tuesday, January 6th - March 8th, 2026 | Virtual 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Special Education, Specialist | Tuesday, January 6th - March 8th, 2026 | Virtual 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Teaching English Language Learners, Part 1 | Tuesday, January 6th - March 8th, 2026 | Virtual 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Kindergarten, Part 1 | Wednesday, January 7th - March 9th, 2026 | Virtual 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Kindergarten, Part 2 | Wednesday, January 7th - March 9th, 2026 | Virtual 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| First Nations, Metis and Inuit Education, Part 2 | Wednesday, January 7th - March 9th, 2026 | Virtual 4:30 pm - 9:00 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.