2025-2026

AQ Subsidies for Peel Educators

Enroll Now in PDSB AQ Courses – Winter 2026

Courses are offered for enrollment through LearnForwardPeel.

Subsidies are available for select Additional Qualification (AQ) offerings for Peel teachers, with additional subsidized opportunities anticipated in the near future.

Winter 2026 Subsidies:

This site is monitored and updated regularly to reflect the most current information about AQ Course subsidies that are available.

Please note that subsidies are reimbursed 4-6 weeks after the successful completion of an Additional Qualifications course.

French as a Second Language

$600 subsidy per course available; please see important details below

Math

Full subsidy per course available; please see important details below

Reading, Part 1

Winter subsidy not available at this time for Reading, Part 1, Primary/Junior

$500 subsidy available for Reading, Part 1, Intermediate/Senior (Black Literatures focus); please see important details below

FNMI

(Indigenous Education)

$600 subsidy per course available; please see important details below

Addressing Anti-Black Racism

$500 subsidy per course available; please see important details below

Federation Support

AQ subsidies are available to eligible Elementary and SecondaryTeachers in PDSB through your local union (PETL or OSSTF), For more information, see below.

Subsidies are provided through the various departments. One subsidized course per session is allowable. If you have any specific questions about the subsidy, please contact the department directly, or send your questions to us at LearnForward@peelsb.com and we will re-direct your inquiry.

All French as a Second Language AQs - PDSB Teachers

Subsidy provider: Curriculum, Instruction and School Improvement

Any teacher (e.g., STO, LTO, contract) with federation membership (e.g., ETFO, OSSTF) may apply for up to $600 towards the cost of an AQ in French as a Second Language taken by Learn Forward Peel.

PDSB teachers are required to enroll for the AQ Course through LearnForwardPeel and pay the course fee in full and subsidy will be credited upon successful completion of the course

*NOTE: This subsidy is available for PDSB LearnForward AQ Courses ONLY

Contact LearnForward@peelsb.com for more details. Pre-approval for subsidy for the course taken with Learn Forward Peel is not required.

All Math AQs - PDSB Teachers

Subsidy provider: Mathematics (CSI)

The Ministry of Education announced the implementation of $4 million in funding to subsidize additional qualification (AQ) courses. Teachers who successfully complete or have completed the following AQ or additional basic qualification (ABQ) courses in math between September 1st, 2025 and August 31st, 2026, pending Ministry announcement, are eligible for this subsidy:

1. Mathematics, Primary, and Junior – Part 1, 2, or Specialist

2. Mathematics, Intermediate or Senior (ABQ)

3. Mathematics, Honours Specialist

4. Mathematics, Grade 7 and 8

Any teacher (e.g., STO, LTO, contract) with federation membership (e.g., ETFO, OSSTF) may apply for up to $600 towards the cost of an AQ or ABQ in Mathematics. Only the courses listed above will be considered for this subsidy.

NOTE: This subsidy may be applied to Math AQ courses from any provider. Pre-approval is required for educators taking courses outside of Learn Forward Peel.

Click HERE for more details. Pre-approval is not required for those taking their Math AQs in PDSB-LearnForward.

FNMI Learn Forward Courses

$600 Subsidy

Learn Forward Peel courses

Eligibility: OCT accreditation, Peel teacher

Subsidy provider: Equity, Indigenous Education and Community Engagement

*NOTE: This subsidy is available for PDSB LearnForward AQ Courses ONLY, and subsidy is provided on a first come first served basis.

Applicants are invited to apply for Winter courses to receive a subsidy in the 2025-2026 school year.

PDSB teachers are required to enroll for the AQ Course through LearnForwardPeel and pay the course fee in full. Subsidy will be credited upon successful completion of the course

Addressing Anti Black Racism and Reading, Part 1, Intermediate/Senior (Black Literatures Focus) Learn Forward Courses

$500 Subsidy

Learn Forward Peel courses

Eligibility: OCT accreditation, Peel teacher

Subsidy provider: Learn Forward Peel

*NOTE: This subsidy is available for PDSB LearnForward AQ Courses ONLY, and subsidy is provided on a first come first served basis.

Applicants are invited to apply for Winter courses to receive a subsidy in the 2025-2026 school year. A limited number of subsidies are available, on a first come, first served basis.

PDSB teachers are required to enroll for the AQ Course through LearnForwardPeel and pay the course fee in full. Subsidy will be credited upon successful completion of the course

Reading, Primary/Junior, Part 1

Subsidy provider: Curriculum, Instruction and School Improvement

*This subsidy is currently not available. Interested applicants are encouraged to consider the NTIP subsidy or reaching out for subsidy support to their Federation.

PDSB teachers are required to enroll for the AQ Course through LearnForwardPeel and pay the course fee in full. Subsidy will be credited upon successful completion of the course

Contact LearnForward@peelsb.com for more details. Pre-approval for subsidy for the course taken with Learn Forward Peel is not required.

NTIP/Side by Side - Year 1-5 PDSB Teachers

$400 Subsidy

PDSB AQ Courses only

Eligibility:

Year 1-5 PDSB Teachers

Subsidy provider: NTIP/Side by Side (CSI)

*NOTE: This subsidy is available for PDSB LearnForward AQ Courses ONLY.

AQ funding is available for 140 NTIP teachers upon a first come - first serve basis, based on eligibility (i.e., currently in their first five years as an OT, LTO, permanent teacher) for AQ courses taken through PDSB LearnForward only.

Applicants are invited to apply for Winter courses to receive a subsidy in the 2025-2026 school year.

In order to receive a $400 subsidy, upon the completion of a PDSB-LearnForward AQ Course, NTIP teachers must complete a pre-approval form.

PDSB teachers are required to enroll for the AQ Course through LearnForwardPeel and pay the course fee in full. Subsidy will be credited upon successful completion of the course

Special Education and Equity Courses

Subsidies for courses were available on a first-come, first-served basis until funds were fully allocated. The 2025-2026 subsidy funds for Special Education and Equitable and Inclusive Schools courses are currently fully allocated. Candidates interested in taking these courses can consider reaching out for subsidy to their federations (see below), or can apply for NTIP pre-approval if in the NTIP program (see below).

Contact LearnForward@peelsb.com for more details.

PETL - Peel Elementary Teachers Local

AQ subsidies are available to Elementary Teachers in PDSB through your local union through STPDL funding our PETL Course Funding.

NEW this year, Eligible members can apply to STPDL Funding for funding for an AQ/ABQ.

PETL Course Funding - PETL Course Funding is available for members of PETL who have not already accessed PETL Conference Funding, and will fund up to $600 toward course tuition fees (as outlined in the full guidelines linked)

Visit your local site for additional information.

OSSTF D19

OSSTF D19 members can access STPDL funds for AQ courses (with the exception of PQPs). Go to the members' site for more details.

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