Ontario Institute For Studies in Education of the University of Toronto

General Information

Academic Penalty
Acceptable Levels of Proficiency
Acceptable Tests and Required Scores
Additional Materials Fees
Admission Eligibility
Athletic Centre/Hart House
Attendance
Certificate of Qualification
Change of Name/Address
Course Times, Dates, and Locations
Deadline for Submitting Proof of English Language Proficiency
Disability Services for Students
Duplicating Fees
Education Commons
English Language Proficiency
English Language Proficiency Policy
Equivalent Standing
Financial Aid (OISE/UT)
Honour Specialist Pre-assessment
Income Tax Receipts
Information about Acceptable Tests
International Students
Parking at OISE/UT
Special Students
Student/Library Cards
University Housing Services
Updating Existing Teacher Qualifications
Weather Related Cancellation of Classes
Withdrawal/Non-attendance

General Information

Additional Qualification courses provide opportunities for educators to enhance teaching using current, research-based instructional and assessment strategies. Each of the over 125 courses offered at OISE/UT allows candidates to explore curriculum, innovative resources and strategies to engage students. The courses are enriched through the varying perspectives, ideas and resources that are shared by participants and instructors.

Note that Additional Qualification courses are not considered for degree credit at the University of Toronto.

The Additional Basic Qualification courses and Honour Specialist courses outlined in this Calendar have been submitted to the College of Teachers for approval and will be offered pending that approval.

OISE/UT strives to provide as many courses as possible to meet the needs of educators. However if enrolment is insufficient it may be necessary to cancel a course. You will be notified by mail and through the web site should this occur.

Please allow 6 to 8 weeks after the end of the session for receipt of your Statement of Results and for your recommendation to reach the Ontario College of Teachers. Statement of Results and Recommendations to the College for the Additional Qualification will be withheld until all outstanding fees and/or service charges are paid, and until all admission and course requirements are satisfied.

 

ADMISSIONS

Admission Eligibility

The eligibility of each applicant will be determined by OISE/UT, subject to the regulations of the University of Toronto, and in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario College of Teachers (Regulation 184/97, The Education Act). Only teachers holding a current Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification or Interim Certificate of Qualification may apply for admission.

 

Updating Existing Teacher Qualifications

Several departments now offer opportunities for candidates to update existing teacher qualifications. Candidates follow normal application and registration procedures and upon successful completion of all course requirements are recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for the qualification. The College will add the update to the Certificate of Qualification showing the current year of the update.

Certificate of Qualification

A replacement Certificate of Qualification can be obtained from the Ontario College of Teachers upon payment of $25.00.
Telephone: (416) 961-8800 x 330 (Client Services).

Honour Specialist Pre-assessment

The Continuing Education Unit of the Registrar's Office will conduct an academic pre-assessment between November 1st and the end of February upon receipt of your written request, official university transcripts, a copy of your current Certificate of Qualification, and the required administrative fee. Thus, any academic course deficiencies could be corrected in preparation for registering for the respective Honour Specialist course. Note: Assessment of eligibility for Honour Specialist Courses usually takes 6-8 weeks.

Equivalent Standing

OISE/UT does not grant equivalent standing. Applicants seeking equivalent standing for any additional teacher's qualification must apply to the Ontario College of Teachers. Written evidence of equivalent standing granted must be submitted when applying for OISE/UT courses.

Course Times, Dates and Locations

Additional Qualifications courses consist of 125 hours of work. For information on the dates, locations and times of classes please check the course Calendar. Locations, dates and times of classes are subject to change. Candidates will be notified of any changes.

 

APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY:

The applicant is responsible for knowing the regulations of OISE/UT and for complying with them. Applicants should also familiarize themselves with Regulation 184/97, The Education Act, upon which our course requirements are based. None of the requirements will be altered or waived. Applicants who attend a course for which they have not received an official letter of acceptance from the Registrar do so at their own risk. A "Conditional Letter of Acceptance" does not satisfy this requirement. The Registrar's Office reserves the right to withdraw any applicant who submits documentation and who is subsequently found to be unqualified.

Applicants who require additional information on course selection, program and eligibility should contact the Registrar's Office, Continuing Education Unit.

Change of Name/Address

It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Registrar's Office in writing of name or address changes.

Attendance

Candidates are expected to attend all classes. Should you need to be absent for any reason, please contact the course Principal and your instructor. Make-up assignments may be required.

Withdrawal/Non-Attendance

Candidates who are unable to attend a course for which they have applied or in which they have been officially registered, must notify the Registrar's Office promptly in writing. Submitting a completed Additional Qualification Course Change/Withdrawal Form or sending a signed and dated letter that states inability to attend or intention to withdraw from the course, are both acceptable. Withdrawals are effective on the date upon which written notice is received by the Registrar's Office. Never having attended, ceasing to attend, or advising an instructor that they will no longer attend classes does not constitute official withdrawal and will result in academic penalty.

Candidates who withdraw from a course are refunded the portion of their tuition fee as dictated by the Office of Students Accounts, and as stated in the fees refund schedule. Please allow 4-6 weeks for a refund to be processed. Credit card direct reimbursements will not be made.

Academic Penalty

Failure in a course results when a candidate: Petitions based on medical or compassionate grounds, with supporting documentation, must be submitted to the Registrar's Office before the course ends.

GENERAL SERVICES

AVAILABLE:

Disability Services for Students

The mandate of DISABILITY Services for Students is to facilitate the integration of students who have disabilities and chronic health conditions into university life. All students first meet with an intake counsellor to discuss their individual needs and their eligibility to receive services. When appropriate, students may then meet with one of the professionals on staff, such as the Adaptive Equipment Coordinator, Learning Disability Specialists, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist to establish strategies and appropriate accommodations for academic success. All discussions are confidential. The service offers liaison with academic and administrative units within the university and with off-campus agencies. The service also offers a wide range of supports including alternative test and exam arrangements, volunteer notetaking services, on-campus transportation, personal advising, assessments for adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Information on health conditions and disability related issues are provided to the university community.

For more information, contact:

Koffler Student Services Centre
214 College Street, Toronto ON M5T 2Z9
Telephone: (416) 978-8060 / Fax: (416) 978-8246
T.D.D.: (416) 978-1902
E-mail: ds@utoronto.ca

OR

OISE/UT Student Services
252 Bloor Street West, Room 5-103
Toronto ON M5S 1V6
Telephone: (416) 923 6641 X 8157
Fax: (416) 926-4765

Special Students

Teachers seeking Ontario Certification who have been directed by the Ontario College of Teachers to take professional courses at a faculty of education may apply for admission to Basic Qualification courses or basic level Technological Studies courses only. Applicants must first attend an orientation/information session at the faculty. At that session, applications will be evaluated for admission. Dates and times of all Special Student Information Sessions are available from the Registrar's Office.

English Language Proficiency

Ontario College of Teachers Special Student applicants to the Additional Qualification program are required to give evidence to the faculty of their oral and written proficiency in English.

International Students

OISE/UT welcomes qualified international students. Efforts are made to meet their special needs insofar as the resources permit. International students and others who are not candidates for Ontario Teacher's Certification must comply with such conditions of admissions as the Council of OISE/UT may determine. International students are also required to provide proof of medical coverage. If the submitted coverage is not acceptable, the student may be required to obtain coverage through the University Health Insurance Plan.
Please contact:

International Student Centre
Phone: (416) 978-5646
E-mail: isc.information@utoronto.ca

Education Commons

A. Information Resources - OISE/UT Library
http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/library

Users have access to:

  1. A specialized collection in the field of education.
  2. A collection of 8 million items located in the numerous libraries of the University of Toronto Library System.
  3. A wide range of Internet resources including remote library catalogues and full-text electronic publications.
  4. Specialized services to persons with a disability.
Student/Library Cards
Candidates, at their earliest convenience, should take their letter of admission to Circulation Services, OISE/UT Library, 252 Bloor St. W., 2nd Floor, where they will be issued a University of Toronto photo-library-card. This card may be used to borrow materials and access non-circulating collections at most University of Toronto libraries. It may also be used to purchase photocopies and laser printing at all libraries in the central University of Toronto Library System.

OISE/UT Library Hours: September 2000 - April 2001
Monday - Thursday   8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday1:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Holidays and other changes to Library hours will be posted on the Library's web site: www.oise.utoronto.ca/library/hours

Library Contact Information:
Circulation Desk (2nd Floor)    (416) 926-4719
Renewals (2nd Floor)(416) 923-6641 x 2376
Reference Desk (1st Floor)(416) 926-4718
E-mailaskeloise@oise.utoronto.ca
B. Computers & Technology
http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ec
The Technology groups within the Education Commons offer a variety of resources and services to support academic and administrative activity, including E-mail and electronic conferencing services.
Computers & Technology Contact Numbers
Reception & Administration    
252 Bloor St. W(416) 923-6641 x 2763
Help Desk/Computer Labs
252 Bloor St. W(416) 923-6641 x2232
MultiMedia Services
252 Bloor St. W(416) 926-4705
371 Bloor St. W.(416) 978-1265

Athletic Centre/Hart House

Additional Qualification students do not pay incidental fees as part of their tuition payment. Therefore, facilities at Hart House or the Athletic Centre are not automatically available to them. Arrangements for the use of these facilities are the responsibility of the student.

University Housing Service

For housing information, contact:

University of Toronto Housing Service
214 College Street, Toronto ON M5T 2Z9
Telephone: (416) 978-8045

Parking at OISE/UT

Parking at OISE/UT is limited, it is recommended that you use public transit. The Spadina and St. George subway stations easily access OISE courses held at 371 and 252 Bloor Street West respectively. A limited number of student permits may be available from the Parking Services Office, 1 Spadina Cres., Room 105, (416) 978-2336. There is limited meter parking available at 371 and 252 Bloor St. W. The current daily rate is $13.00 maximum, $4.50 hourly. After 5:00 p.m. a flat rate of $4.50 applies. The University also has an underground garage at 107 St. George St. (north of Harbord).

Weather Related Cancellation of Classes

To find out if weather related conditions have resulted in the cancellation of classes, please call the St. George "Snow Line" at 416-978-7669 or 416-978-SNOW. In addition the following radio stations will broadcast information: CBC, CFRB, CHUM, CFNY.

University Housing Service

For housing information, contact:

University of Toronto Housing Service
214 College St., Toronto ON
M5T 2Z9
(416) 978-8045

Financial Aid (OISE/UT)

Two awards are available for the Summer Session:

Recipients of awards will be selected on the basis of financial need and demonstrated ability to contribute to the subject indicated. Application should be made to the OISE/UT Awards Committee, Registrar's Office, Room 4-485 OISE/UT, 252 Bloor St. W. by April 30.

Income Tax Receipts

Official receipts for income tax purposes are issued in February to everyone who has paid fees and attended an OISE/UT course. Note that only tuition fees are eligible for tax deductions.

Additional Materials Fees

In some courses, an additional, non-refundable Materials Fee charged to cover the cost of supplies and other materials. Students are advised of the fee by the course Principal following registration.

Duplicating Fees

Rising paper and copy costs have made it necessary to charge a Duplicating Fee for course handouts that is based on cost recovery. Candidates are advised of the course fee by the Principal after registration.

English Language Proficiency Policy

With the exception of some Modern Language courses, English is the language of instruction for all courses at OISE/UT. Consequently, to be successful in these courses and in the Practicum if required, candidates must demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in both oral and written English.

As well, successful candidates receive certification to teach in schools where English is the language of instruction, and where the primary obligation of the elementary and secondary school teacher is to meet the needs of the learner. To do this, the teacher must be able to communicate effectively in English, the students' language of instruction. OISE/UT is committed to producing graduates who possess strong English language skills to meet these needs, and who will also be competent and effective role models in the use of oral and written English.

Thus, all applicants to the Bachelor of Education and Diploma in Technical Education/Ontario Teacher's Certificate of Qualification program, as well as Ontario College of Teachers Special Student applicants to the Continuing Education Program are required to give evidence of their oral and written proficiency in English.

A. Acceptable Levels of Proficiency in English for Ontario College of Teachers Special Students Applying to the Continuing Education Program
B. Acceptable Tests and Required Scores
C. Deadline for Submitting Proof of English Language Proficiency
D. Information about the Tests Which are Acceptable as Evidence of English Language Proficiency

Applicants who feel that they require further information concerning our English Language Proficiency requirement may wish to contact:

OISE/UT, Registrar's Office
Continuing Education
Admissions Unit, Rm 4-485
252 Bloor St. W., Toronto ON M5S 1V6
Telephone: (416)926-4762 / 1-800-443-7162
Fax: (416)923-7834
E-mail:
aq@oise.utoronto.ca

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