| Session | Course Dates | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Spring 2027 | Monday, April 5, 2027 – Friday, June 4, 2027 | Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 6pm CT | Tuesday, March 30, 2027 at 3pm CT | Thursday, April 1, 2027 at 3pm CT |
| Late Spring 2027 | Monday, May 3, 2027 – Friday, June 25, 2027 | Sunday, April 25, 2027 at 6pm CT | Tuesday, April 27, 2027 at 3pm CT | Thursday, April 29, 2027 at 3pm CT |
| Summer 2027 | Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, August 13, 2027 | Sunday, June 20, 2027 at 6pm CT | Tuesday, June 22, 2027 at 3pm CT | Thursday, June 24, 2027 at 3pm CT |
The purpose of this course is to build the skill and competence required to understand and respond to the needs of students with learning disabilities (LDs). The focus is on reading, writing, math, and nonverbal LDs. The developmental and neurological basis of LDs will be explored. You’ll learn to apply the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education’s needs-based, multi-tiered programming model to develop evidence-based targeted interventions and classroom instructional programs and accommodations for students with LDs,. This course also explores transitional planning and the inclusion of students with LDs throughout and beyond their school experience. Skills and knowledge will be developed through independent and group reading activities, learning activities that emphasize application of knowledge, and building a resource bank that can be used beyond the course.
In this course, you’ll have the opportunity to
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 |
|---|
| Session | Course Dates | 75% Refund Cut Off Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Spring 2027 | Monday, April 5, 2027 – Friday, June 4, 2027 | April 18, 2027 |
| Late Spring 2027 | Monday, May 3, 2027 – Friday, June 25, 2027 | May 16, 2027 |
| Summer 2027 | Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, August 13, 2027 | July 11, 2027 |
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