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CONT813: Teaching Students with Intellectual Needs (Mild Intellectual Disability)

Course Schedule

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Course Description

This course provides educators with evidence-informed strategies to effectively support learners with mild intellectual disability (MID) in inclusive settings. Across seven modules, you will explore the cognitive, adaptive, and social-emotional aspects of MID, learning to apply responsive planning, culturally relevant pedagogy, and transition supports. Delve into Ontario's legal and ethical frameworks, engage with practical case studies, and develop a personalized MID support guide to enhance your professional practice and advocate for all learners. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to create equitable and dignified learning environments.

What You Will Learn and Do

In this course, you’ll have the opportunity to

  • understand the needs of learners with MID, including cognitive, adaptive, and social-emotional considerations
  • create inclusive learning environments by identifying and removing barriers
  • apply Ontario’s special education policies and legal frameworks
  • use evidence-based instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners
  • collaborate with support staff and external agencies
  • support positive behaviour and social development through proactive classroom management and responsive strategies
  • develop fair and transparent assessment practices

Course Outline

Each module includes a variety of resources, such as articles, videos, websites, podcasts and other media, as well as discussion posts, reflective tasks, collaborative tasks, culminating tasks, and assignments.

ModulesMinimum hours
Module 1: Understanding Mild Intellectual Disability 17
Module 2: Policies, Legislation, and Ethical Responsibilities
Progress Update 1		 19
Module 3: Classroom Strategies for Inclusion and Engagement 18
Module 4: Equitable Assessment, Accommodations, and Transition Planning
Progress Update 2		 19
Module 5: Bridging Gaps—Strengthening Literacy, Numeracy, and Critical Thinking 17
Module 6: Collaboration and Advocacy
Progress Update 3		 18
Module 7: Course Culminating Task
Final Report		 17
Total hours 125

Application Requirements

OCT membership.

Course Materials

There are no additional resources required for this course.

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:

  1. by the midpoint of the course, you will receive 100% of your course fee.
  2. after the midpoint, before the end of the course, you will receive 50% of your course fee.
Session 100% Refund Deadline 50% Refund Deadline
Winter 2026Friday, February 27, 2026Friday, April 3, 2026
Late Winter 2026Friday, March 13, 2026Friday, April 17, 2026
Spring 2026Friday, May 1, 2026Friday, June 5, 2026
Late Spring 2026Friday, May 29, 2026Friday, June 26, 2026
Summer 2026Friday, July 10, 2026Friday, August 7, 2026

Winter 2026

  • 100% Refund Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026
  • 50% Refund Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026

Late Winter 2026

  • 100% Refund Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026
  • 50% Refund Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026

Spring 2026

  • 100% Refund Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026
  • 50% Refund Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026

Late Spring 2026

  • 100% Refund Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026
  • 50% Refund Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026

Summer 2026

  • 100% Refund Deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026
  • 50% Refund Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026

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