CONT906: Inclusive Education Specialist

Course Schedule

Course Description

How can schools truly become inclusive communities where every learner thrives? What does it mean to lead with empathy, equity and collaboration? How can you empower staff, students and families to break down barriers to learning and belonging?

In this course, you will explore the foundations of inclusive education and the essential leadership practices that drive lasting change. You will learn to design supports that meet diverse student needs, apply assistive technology (AT) effectively, and lead teams that foster inclusion across classrooms and school systems.

Through reflection, collaboration and hands-on practice, you will develop the skills to create inclusive learning environments where all students are valued. By the end of the course, you will curate a professional portfolio and inclusive education toolkit to guide your ongoing growth as a leader—one who transforms policy into practice and ensures every learner has a place to belong, participate and succeed.

What You Will Learn and Do

In this course, you’ll have the opportunity to

• identify and apply foundational leadership skills relevant to inclusive education
• apply collaborative strategies in realistic scenarios, demonstrating flexibility, problem solving and an understanding of diverse roles in inclusive education settings
• analyze how school systems, school culture and personal awareness can impact building inclusive school environments
• create a comprehensive behaviour intervention plan (BIP) that is student centred, strength based and trauma informed
• develop sustainable action plans and lesson plans for implementing AT in classroom settings
• explore professional learning resources and practice delivering meaningful professional development for inclusive education
• design a professional growth plan that connects your inclusive education goals, strategies and insights from the course

Application Requirements

1) Courses and Post-Graduate Certificates are approved by TQS for Category Upgrade. If you would like these courses to be used towards Category Upgrading, you must have a valid BC Teacher Certificate.

ECEs, EAs, and other education professionals are welcome to take the courses without Certification.

2) Completion of Inclusive Education Part 2 (formerly Special Education Part 2)

Teaching Experience is not required but it is advised that candidates gain some experience before completing the second and specialist courses. There are many opportunities to gain experience through volunteer work and community-based programs.

Course Materials

Accommodations

Applicants who require accommodations for a specific learning need (e.g., learning disability) within their AQ/ABQ course, should click here for further information and support.

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Refund Schedule

• If you drop a course by the midpoint of the course, you will receive 100% of your course fee
• If you drop a course after the midpoint, before the end of the course, you will receive 50% of your course fee

For more about our refund policies, visit our Fees & Refunds page.