Aboriginal Teacher Education Community-based (ATCB)

Diploma in Education (Primary-Junior)

The community-based Diploma in Education option is open to applicants with Grade 12 or equivalent. The two-year part-time program option prepares candidates to teach in the Primary and Junior divisions (Junior Kindergarten to Grade Six). Upon successful completion of the program graduates obtain the Diploma in Education (DipEd), and the Faculty Registrar will inform the Registrar of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) for the awarding of the Certificate of Qualification as a teacher in the Primary and Junior divisions.

We invite you to visit the Aboriginal Teacher Education Program site, where you will find information about the history of this unique program, photos, links to Aboriginal resources, etc.

Entrance Requirements:

1. Aboriginal ancestry	Applicants for the Diploma in Education must be of Aboriginal ancestry.  Diploma candidates must submit documentary proof of Native ancestry as specified by the Ontario College of Teachers when they apply to the College for certification.  It is the candidate's responsibility to check the OCT website or contact the College (1-888-534-2222) in advance to determine what documentation is required.
2. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent	An official transcript showing completion of Grade 12 is required by the date specified on the application form. Please speak to the Faculty of Education Registrar's office regarding equivalents to Grade 12.

** Previous experience in Aboriginal education is not required but is an asset.

Bachelor of Education (Primary-Junior)

The community-based Bachelor of Education, Primary-Junior program, is open to applicants with a previous university degree. This two-year part-time program prepares candidates to teach in the Primary and Junior divisions (Junior Kindergarten to Grade Six). Upon successful completion of the program graduates obtain the Bachelor of Education (BEd), and the Faculty Registrar will inform the Registrar of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) for the awarding of the Certificate of Qualification as a teacher in the Primary and Junior divisions.

Entrance Requirement:

University Degree

An official transcript showing completion of an undergraduate, university degree is required by the date specified on the application form.

** Previous experience in Aboriginal education is not required but is an asset.

How to Apply

Selection of candidates is based on review and evaluation of a completed application form, academic transcripts and supplementary materials.

All Community-Based Applicants (Diploma and Degree) must submit documents outlined below:

01 February 2012	Submit an online application through OUAC/TEAS
01 February 2012	All post-secondary school transcripts must be submitted directly from the institution to the Education Registrar.  Diploma in Education applicants must submit secondary school transcripts directly from the school or school board to the Queen's Education Registrar.
15 February 2012	The Aboriginal Teacher Education PSE is a three-page supplemental application to be submitted through the Queen's website. Click here to see the PSE questions.  After the application is received from TEAS, applicants receive an e-mail (from education.registrar@queensu.ca) with instructions on how to submit the PSE online through MyQueens Portal.
15 February 2012	Have two respected members of your Aboriginal community write letters on your behalf indicating their support of you attending our Teacher Education Program.  Examples of respected Aboriginal community members might include Elders, Education Counsellors, Teachers, Principals, Directors of your Local Friendship Centre, Elected Chiefs of a First Nation Council, Work Supervisors, Clergy, and Professors.  Only original letters will be accepted, containing original signatures.  Photocopies or fax copies of the letters will not be accepted.    Letters must be sent to the address below:   Education Registrar, Faculty of Education Duncan McArthur Hall, Room A112 511 Union St., Queen's University Kingston, Ontario K7M 5R7
15 February 2012	Complete the mandatory Applicant Information Form.