Teaching Students with Behavioural Needs is a practical, interactive course that gives educators the skills to support students with diverse behavioural needs. Through six modules, you’ll explore how behaviour connects to development, mental health, and learning. You’ll learn to use Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs), develop Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), and apply the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions model. The course focuses on creating inclusive, student-centered classrooms using culturally responsive and accessible practices. You’ll reflect on your teaching, strengthen your ethical decision-making, and build positive behaviour supports. You’ll also learn how to work with families, school teams, and community partners to help each student succeed.
Program Information
What you’ll learn studying Teaching Students With Behavioural Needs:
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Identify and describe behavioural needs and the factors that influence them in educational settings.
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Reflect on and assess how your own beliefs and teaching practices may impact students with behavioural needs.
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Collaborate with colleagues and reflected upon learning throughout this course to help develop and/or support a strong reading program for learners
- Analyze how systemic barriers and equity issues affect student behaviour and learning.
- Apply proactive, inclusive strategies to support positive behaviour and build safe learning environments.
- Design and implement Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) using data and functional assessments.
- Collaborate with families, school staff, and community partners to support student well-being.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of behavioural strategies and adjust them to improve outcomes.
- Advocate for inclusive school practices that promote equity, accessibility, and student success.
Prerequisites
- OCT Membership
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For eligibility inquiries, please complete the Pre-assessment form and email it to [email protected] with your specific question. Eligibility confirmations cannot be provided over the phone.
Materials
There are no additional resources required for this course.
Technology
- Laptop/PC: Windows 10 or higher or equivalent operating system with recommended 8 GB of RAM and at least 16 GB of free hard disk space and Wi-Fi capabilities.
- Access to reliable high-speed broadband internet access (Cable, DSL, LTE) with a minimum bandwidth of 15 Mbps is recommended.
- Included integrated webcam and microphone recommended.
This is an asynchronous, cohort based, instructor-led course with defined start date, end date and specific module due dates. Learners are not expected to be online at a certain time of day, but they are expected to work through the material alongside other learners. Learners should expect to spend 16-18 hours on coursework throughout each week to stay on track.
To successfully complete your program, you will complete all assignments, activities and discussions by the posted deadlines in the program.
Your progress will be continuously evaluated using a variety of formative and/or summative assessments to receive a final mark. Information about these assessment methods will be provided in the Learning Management System on the first day of the program.
| Course Detail | Course Info |
|---|---|
| Course Code | EDUC 9N685 |
| Course Name | Teaching Students with Behavioural Needs |
| Category | One Session |
| Price | $725 |
| Delivery Mode | ASY - Asynchronous Online |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Registration | More Info |
| OSAP Eligible | Yes |
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Important dates:
| EDUC 9N685 | Spring | Late Spring | Summer | Late Summer | Fall | Late Fall | Fall-Winter | Winter | Late Winter |
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| 0. Availability | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1. Start Date | Mar 23, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | Nov 16, 2026 | Jan 18, 2027 | Feb 22, 2027 |
| 2. End Date | May 17, 2026 | Jun 28, 2026 | Aug 16, 2026 | Sep 13, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | Jan 24, 2027 | Mar 14, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 |
| 3. Withdraw deadline 100% | March 29, 2026 | May 10, 2026 | June 28, 2026 | July 26, 2026 | September 20, 2026 | October 25, 2026 | November 22, 2026 | January 24, 2027 | February 28, 2027 |
| 4. Withdraw deadline 50% | April 12, 2026 | May 24, 2026 | July 12, 2026 | August 9, 2026 | October 4, 2026 | November 8, 2026 | December 6, 2026 | February 7, 2027 | March 14, 2027 |