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

Course Schedule

Session Course Dates Application Deadline Document Deadline Payment Deadline
Winter 2027 Monday, January 25, 2027 – Friday, April 2, 2027 Sunday, January 17, 2027 at 7pm ET Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at 4pm ET Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 4pm ET
Summer 2027 Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, August 13, 2027 Sunday, June 20, 2027 at 7pm ET Tuesday, June 22, 2027 at 4pm ET Thursday, June 24, 2027 at 4pm ET
Deadline dates are subject to change.

Winter 2027

  • Course Dates: Monday, January 25, 2027 – Friday, April 2, 2027
  • Application Deadline: Sunday, January 17, 2027 at 7pm ET
  • Document Deadline: Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Deadline: Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 4pm ET

Summer 2027

  • Course Dates: Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, August 13, 2027
  • Application Deadline: Sunday, June 20, 2027 at 7pm ET
  • Document Deadline: Tuesday, June 22, 2027 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Deadline: Thursday, June 24, 2027 at 4pm ET

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.

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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

  New refund policies (as of August 10, 2026)

  • If you drop a course before the course begins: 100% refund
  • If you drop a course on or before the 14th day of the course: 75% refund
  • If you drop a course after the 14th day of the course: No refund
Session Course Dates 75% Refund Cut Off Date
Fall 2026Monday, September 28, 2026 – Friday, December 4, 2026October 11, 2026 at 4pm ET
Fall/Winter 2026Monday, November 9, 2026 – Friday, February 5, 2027November 22, 2026 at 4pm ET
Winter 2027Monday, January 25, 2027 – Friday, April 2, 2027February 07, 2027 at 4pm ET
Late Winter 2027Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027February 28, 2027 at 4pm ET
Spring 2027Monday, April 5, 2027 – Friday, June 4, 2027April 18, 2027 at 4pm ET
Late Spring 2027Monday, May 3, 2027 – Friday, June 25, 2027May 16, 2027 at 4pm ET
Summer 2027Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, August 13, 2027July 11, 2027 at 4pm ET

  If you have withdrawn from a course, are not eligible for a refund under our published refund policy, and would like to request an exception, please complete the refund appeal form.

Refund Appeal Form