Additional Qualification (AQ) General Information

The 秀色直播 (秀色直播) is an approved provider of accredited Schedule C (one-part) & Schedule D (three-part) Additional Qualification (AQ) courses for Ontario teachers. The courses are open to all teachers certified by and in good standing with the (OCT) who meet the registration requirements prior to the AQ course commencing. AQ courses represent 125 hours of professional learning rooted in pedagogy and professional practice. These are in accordance with Ontario Regulations 176/10: Teachers鈥 Qualification under the Ontario College of Teachers Act as well as the Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession: Commitment to Students and Student Learning; Leadership in Learning Communities; Ongoing Professional Learning; Professional Knowledge; and Professional Practice.

Professional learning is an integral part of the teaching profession. We expect all members will participate in ongoing learning throughout their careers, with the goal of improving outcomes for Ontario students.

Ontario College of Teachers

Preamble

AQ candidates from 秀色直播 and external candidates, wishing to take an AQ with 秀色直播 are required to have a Registration and Payment Account on the AQ Registration and Payment Website.

  • 秀色直播 employees, please visit the AQ Registration and Payment Website and enter the following credentials in the Login box to enable your account:
    • Username:  your firstname.lastname@ycdsb.ca email address (eg. anna.garito@ycdsb.ca)
    • Password:  your computer password (the one used for Maplewood, MyPortal, etc.)
  • Non-秀色直播 employees: Create an account on the AQ Registration and Payment Website.

Once you have logged in to the AQ Registration and Payment Website, you may put in your registration request for the AQ course and Session that is being offered (either Fall, or Spring, or Summer) by the Registration Request Deadline below.  Please note the following:

  • by registering for an AQ you are authorizing tuition payment as well;  
  • you may make changes to your registration request (such as cancellation without penalty) until the Registration Deadline.  Please refer to the Tuition Refund Schedule
  • Tuition payment will be processed after the Registration Request Deadline only for courses that have been confirmed.  See AQ Registration and Payment Information for more details on this process;
  • Eligibility: It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that they are eligible for the AQ prior to registering.
  • All must be completed prior to registration.  Part 2/Specialist AQs, includes a which is automatically created as part of the registration process.  You will receive a copy of this form when you complete your registration.
    • Required number of teaching days for one successful teaching year, for Part 2 courses: 194
    • Required number of teaching days for two successful teaching years, for Specialist courses: 388 (with 194 days in the subject of specialization).
    • 秀色直播 Employees: No further action is required
    • Non 秀色直播 Employees: Please submit to your Superintendent of Human Resources and return to anna.garito@ycdsb.ca by the payment processing date
  • All AQ courses are offered online (synchronously and asynchronously) until further notice and attendance at all synchronous classes is mandatory (refer to Attendance and Accommodation Procedure);
  • Courses are subject to sufficient enrolment.  Part 1 and/or Part 2 and/or Specialist courses may be combined to meet minimum enrolment numbers or courses may be deferred to a future session.
If you have any questions about our AQ program please contact Anna Garito, Additional Qualification Program Officer, by email at anna.garito@ycdsb.ca or by phone at 416-221-5050 ext. 12046.
2026-2027 Session Dates
Session Start Date
Week of
End Date
Week of
Registration Request Deadline Payment Processing

Fall 2026

Evenings – Synchronous Sessions: Mandatory Online Learning (Time: 7:00 p.m. 鈥 9:00 p.m. E.S.T) 鈥斺斺斺斺斺斺斺斺斺斺 鈼 Tuesday October 6, 2026 鈼 Tuesday November 3, 2026 鈼 Tuesday November 17, 2026 鈼 Tuesday December 1, 2026

October 5, 2026 December 11, 2026

September 20, 2026

(Registration opens September 14, 2026)

Week of September 21, 2026

Spring 2027

Evenings 鈥 Synchronous Sessions: Mandatory Online Learning (Time: 7:00 p.m. 鈥 9:00 p.m. E.S.T)鈥斺斺斺斺斺斺斺斺斺斺 鈼 Tuesday February 2, 2027 鈼 Tuesday March 2, 2027 鈼 Tuesday March 30, 2027 鈼 Tuesday April 13, 2027

February 1, 2027 April 19, 2027

January 17, 2027

(Registration opens January 1, 2027)

Week of January 18, 2027

Summer 2027

Evenings 鈥 Synchronous Mandatory Online Learning Time 鈥 7:00 鈥 9:00 p.m. 鈥斺斺斺斺斺斺斺斺斺斺 鈼 Monday June 14, 2027 鈼 Monday July 5, 2027 鈼 Monday July 19, 2027

June 14, 2027 July 19, 2027

May 31, 2027

(Registration opens May 10, 2027)

Week of May 31, 2027
2026-2027 AQ Course Offerings

2024-2025 AQ Course Offerings

Course Prerequisites
Religious Education in Catholic Schools, Part 1
  1. Certificate of Qualification and Registration P/J/I/S in Good Standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
Religious Education in Catholic Schools, Part 2
  1. Certificate of Qualification and Registration, P/J/I/S, in Good Standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
  2. Religious Education in Catholic Schools, Part 1
  3. Minimum 1 year teaching in any area verified by Superintendent of HR
Religious Education in Catholic Schools, Specialist
  1. Certificate of Qualification and Registration, P/J/I/S, in Good Standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
  2. Religious Education in Catholic Schools, Part 1 and Part 2
  3. Minimum 2 years teaching in any area verified by Superintendent of HR