| Session | Course Dates | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Monday, January 26, 2026 – Friday, April 3, 2026 | Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 6pm CT | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3pm CT | Thursday, January 22, 2026 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 |
|
Module 3: Supporting and Identifying Students with LDs |
14 |
|
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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If you drop a course:
| Session | 100% Refund Deadline | 50% Refund Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Late Summer 2025 | Friday, September 5, 2025 | Friday, October 3, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | Friday, October 31, 2025 | Friday, December 5, 2025 |
| Fall/Winter 2025 | Friday, December 19, 2025 | Friday, February 6, 2026 |
| Winter 2026 | Friday, February 27, 2026 | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Late Winter 2026 | Friday, March 13, 2026 | Friday, April 17, 2026 |
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