Reading and Literacy
Session Details
| Session | Course Dates | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Monday, September 29, 2025 – Friday, December 5, 2025 | Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 4pm PT (CLOSED) | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at (CLOSED) | Thursday, September 25, 2025 at (CLOSED) |
| Fall/Winter 2025 | Monday, November 10, 2025 – Friday, February 6, 2026 | Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 4pm PT | Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 1pm PT | Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 1pm PT |
| Winter 2026 | Monday, January 26, 2026 – Friday, April 3, 2026 | Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 4pm PT | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1pm PT | Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1pm PT |
| Late Winter 2026 | Monday, February 16, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026 | Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 4pm PT | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1pm PT | Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1pm PT |
| Spring 2026 | Monday, April 6, 2026 – Friday, June 5, 2026 | Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 4pm PT | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1pm PT | Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1pm PT |
| Late Spring 2026 | Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026 | Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 4pm PT | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1pm PT | Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1pm PT |
| Summer 2026 | Monday, June 22, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026 | Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 4pm PT | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1pm PT | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1pm PT |
Deadline dates are subject to change.
Fall 2025
- Course Dates: Monday, September 29, 2025 – Friday, December 5, 2025
- Application Deadline: Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 4pm PT (CLOSED)
- Document Deadline: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 1pm PT (CLOSED)
- Payment Deadline: Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 1pm PT (CLOSED)
Fall/Winter 2025
- Course Dates: Monday, November 10, 2025 – Friday, February 6, 2026
- Application Deadline: Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 4pm PT
- Document Deadline: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 1pm PT
- Payment Deadline: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 1pm PT
Winter 2026
- Course Dates: Monday, January 26, 2026 – Friday, April 3, 2026
- Application Deadline: Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 4pm PT
- Document Deadline: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1pm PT
- Payment Deadline: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1pm PT
Late Winter 2026
- Course Dates: Monday, February 16, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026
- Application Deadline: Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 4pm PT
- Document Deadline: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1pm PT
- Payment Deadline: Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1pm PT
Spring 2026
- Course Dates: Monday, April 6, 2026 – Friday, June 5, 2026
- Application Deadline: Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 4pm PT
- Document Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1pm PT
- Payment Deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1pm PT
Late Spring 2026
- Course Dates: Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026
- Application Deadline: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 4pm PT
- Document Deadline: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1pm PT
- Payment Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1pm PT
Summer 2026
- Course Dates: Monday, June 22, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026
- Application Deadline: Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 4pm PT
- Document Deadline: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1pm PT
- Payment Deadline: Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1pm PT
Program Description
Are you a language-sensitive teacher? How might your knowledge of the English language system contribute to effective instruction for your diverse learners? Distinguish yourself and gain confidence in understanding the essential components of language and linguistics that are most relevant for teaching reading, writing, and oral communication and supporting learning within and across academic disciplines. In this certificate, you’ll use this knowledge to design impactful learning experiences that cater to all student's needs in the primary and middle grades, including those with complex literacy needs. You’ll emerge as a teacher attuned to language nuances, enabling you to actively contribute to the success of diverse learners through evidence-based instruction in language and literacy development.
Whether new to teaching, an experienced educator, or an elementary or middle grades educator looking to enhance your literacy instructional practices, our courses are designed to equip you with foundational knowledge, skills, research, evidence-based approaches, and tools to create a language-sensitive and culturally responsive learning environment.
Curriculum
- You don't have to apply for, or take all your certificate courses at once. We'll track your progress and your certificate will be awarded upon the completion of curriculum requirements.
Core (3 required)
It is recommended that CONT938 be completed first
Language Fundamentals
- CONT938
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Fall/Winter 2025, Winter 2026, Late Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Late Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Teaching Students With Complex Literacy Needs
- CONT924
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Reading and Literacy in the Primary Grades
- CONT925
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Reading and Literacy in the Middle Grades
- CONT937
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall/Winter 2025, Late Winter 2026, Late Spring 2026
Electives (2 required)
Suggested elective for this certificate.
BC Indigenous Peoples Part 1 (formerly BC First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples)
- CONT926
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Late Winter 2026, Late Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Building Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive Perspectives in Early Learning Curriculum
- CONT929
- Can$745.00
- Online
- TBD
Building Relationships and Developing Leadership
- CONT956
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Compassionate Systems-Informed Leadership
- CONT993
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Late Winter 2026, Late Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Designing Sustainable Learning Environments
- CONT919
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Late Spring 2026
English Language Learners Part 1
- CONT939
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Fall/Winter 2025, Winter 2026, Late Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Late Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Expressive Arts-Informed Practices in Educational Settings
- CONT949
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Fundamentals of Educational Leadership
- CONT955
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Inclusive Education Part 1
- CONT904
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Fall/Winter 2025, Winter 2026, Late Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Late Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Inclusive Practices: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Educational Settings
- CONT959
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Late Winter 2026, Late Spring 2026
Kindergarten Part 1
- CONT921
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Late Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Language Fundamentals
- CONT938
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Fall/Winter 2025, Winter 2026, Late Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Late Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Leading Change Toward Sustainability in Schools
- CONT920
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Mathematic Strategies for At-Risk Students
- CONT934
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Fall/Winter 2025, Winter 2026, Late Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Online Learning Using Pedagogy and Design
- CONT916
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Outdoor, Environmental and Experiential Education
- CONT918
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Late Winter 2026, Summer 2026
Reading and Literacy in the Middle Grades
- CONT937
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall/Winter 2025, Late Winter 2026, Late Spring 2026
Reading and Literacy in the Primary Grades
- CONT925
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Restorative Justice and Practices in Educational Settings
- CONT992
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Fall/Winter 2025, Winter 2026, Late Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Social Emotional Learning
- CONT994
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Fall/Winter 2025, Winter 2026, Late Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Late Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Strategic Leadership in Educational Organizations
- CONT957
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Student Assessment and Evaluation
- CONT914
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall/Winter 2025, Winter 2026, Late Winter 2026, Late Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Supporting Student Communication Through Expressive Arts
- CONT936
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall/Winter 2025, Late Winter 2026, Summer 2026
Teacher Librarian Part 1
- CONT997
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Fall/Winter 2025, Winter 2026, Late Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Late Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Teaching Autistic Students (formerly Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder)
- CONT912
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Fall/Winter 2025, Winter 2026, Late Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Late Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Teaching Students With Complex Literacy Needs
- CONT924
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Teaching Students with Behavioural Needs
- CONT910
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Fall/Winter 2025, Winter 2026, Late Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Late Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Teaching Students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
- CONT927
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Winter 2026, Summer 2026
Teaching Students with Intellectual Exceptionalities: Giftedness
- CONT915
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall/Winter 2025, Summer 2026
Teaching Through Indigenous Arts and Storytelling
- CONT948
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Teaching Through Inquiry
- CONT995
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Late Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Teaching Through a Sustainable Development Goals Lens
- CONT917
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Winter 2026, Late Spring 2026
Teaching and Learning in an Intercultural Setting
- CONT942
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Late Spring 2026, Summer 2026
The Teacher Librarian as a Technology Leader
- CONT996
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Fall/Winter 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Trauma-Informed Practice in Educational Settings
- CONT991
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Fall/Winter 2025, Winter 2026, Late Winter 2026, Summer 2026
Using Assistive Technology to Scaffold Instruction
- CONT947
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall 2025, Late Winter 2026, Summer 2026
Using Data to Measure Organizational Success
- CONT958
- Can$745.00
- Online
- Fall/Winter 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Using Visual Arts to Teach Mathematics
- CONT935
- Can$745.00
- Online
- TBD
Online and Interactive
The Queen’s Faculty of Education has been a leading provider of online professional teacher development courses for more than a decade. Our success is based on the overwhelmingly positive response of Ontario teachers to online professional development at Queen’s.
We recognize that a dynamic online learning experience requires meaningful interactions with the instructor and the other participants in your course. At Queen’s, you will learn online with up to 15 other education professionals, sharing ideas and feedback. Readings, assignments, discussions, and a rich array of teaching resources are all available online.