| Session | Course Dates | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Monday, April 6, 2026 – Friday, June 5, 2026 | Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 6pm CT (CLOSED) | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 3pm CT (CLOSED) | Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3pm CT |
| Summer 2026 | Monday, June 22, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026 | Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 6pm CT | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3pm CT | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3pm CT |
| Late Summer 2026 | Monday, August 10, 2026 – Friday, October 2, 2026 | Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 6pm CT | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 3pm CT | Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 3pm CT |
| Fall/Winter 2026 | Monday, November 9, 2026 – Friday, February 5, 2027 | Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 6pm CT | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 3pm CT | Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 3pm CT |
| Winter 2027 | Monday, January 25, 2027 – Friday, April 2, 2027 | Sunday, January 17, 2027 at 6pm CT | Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at 3pm CT | Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 3pm CT |
The Teaching Students with Communication Needs (Learning Disabilities) focuses on the theory and practice to support students with learning disabilities. Throughout this course, you will explore the various definitions and characteristics of learning disabilities. Through discussion and collaborations, you will discover cognitive, academic, and social-emotional implications of LD and generate ways to develop a positive learning environment for students with LD. You will address how social-emotional issues affect academic outcomes, research various academic strategies, and brainstorm the implications of psychological processes for students with LD.
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.
| Module name | Minimum hours |
|---|---|
|
Module 1: Basics of Learning Disabilities |
17 |
|
Module 2: Deeper Dive into LDs |
15.5 |
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Module 3: Supporting and Identifying Students with LDs |
14 |
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Module 4: Evidence-Based, Targeted Intervention Programs |
14.5 |
|
Module 5: Principles of Effective Classroom Instruction |
14 |
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Module 6: Preparing Students with LDs for the Future |
12 |
|
Module 7: Capstone Course Wrapper |
13 |
|
Total hours |
100 |
Saskatchewan Teaching Certificate
The pre-approval of an Integrated Program plan by the SPTRB Registrar is required prior to starting a course. Use the template provided by SPTRB here - https://sptrb.ca/SPTRB/Certification/AQC/AQC_Integrated_Programs.aspx
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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| Session | 100% Refund Deadline | 50% Refund Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Friday, February 27, 2026 | April 03, 2026 |
| Late Winter 2026 | Friday, March 13, 2026 | April 17, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 | Friday, May 1, 2026 | June 05, 2026 |
| Late Spring 2026 | Friday, May 29, 2026 | June 26, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | Friday, July 10, 2026 | August 07, 2026 |
| Session | Course Dates | 75% Refund Cut Off Date |
|---|---|---|
| Late Summer 2026 | Monday, August 10, 2026 – Friday, October 2, 2026 | August 23, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | Monday, September 28, 2026 – Friday, December 4, 2026 | October 11, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter 2026 | Monday, November 9, 2026 – Friday, February 5, 2027 | November 22, 2026 |
| Winter 2027 | Monday, January 25, 2027 – Friday, April 2, 2027 | February 07, 2027 |
| Late Winter 2027 | Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027 | February 28, 2027 |
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