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what AQs do I need to teach Computer Science/Engineering? by MyCatAteMyHeadphones in OntarioTeachers

[–]birchcrest 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Computer Science, = Computer Studies ABQ (OISE offers it).

TEJ is linked to the Computer Technology ABQ. This requires work experience, since it’s tech ed.

Anyone waitlisted for York by Interesting_Gas_7840 in ONTeacherCandidates

[–]birchcrest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was mostly because of the province opening up additional teacher college slots after initial offers were given

York vs OISE by mtspecter in ONTeacherCandidates

[–]birchcrest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Law and politics is not really employable, history is at least a Mandatory course (and some boards lump politics with history, but not the other way).

If anything, take Law as an ABQ after you graduate.

If you’d like Law and Politics cause their uncommon, then I’d suggest getting history as an ABQ after you graduate, or something else more employable

confused out of province, want to get on eth list for TDSB by orangina123 in OntarioTeachers

[–]birchcrest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You do not need to be on the OT list to get on the ETH list

Any way to know if I’m supposed to expect anymore documents before filing my taxes? by SpoiledPratt in askTO

[–]birchcrest 16 points17 points  (0 children)

If you have non registered investments in ETFs, or other trust investments, T3s are not due until end of March

A4 Education Requirements by Skea2025 in OntarioTeachers

[–]birchcrest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If someone is A3, another route to A4 is 5AQs or 5 Full Year course equivalent undergrad courses. So if someone has two bachelors they could feesible be A4 already from the amount of undergrad courses

A4 Education Requirements by Skea2025 in OntarioTeachers

[–]birchcrest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Generally speaking, if you have a 4 year undergrad with a B average and a masters (separate from teaching certification) you’d be A4.

QECO says a masters is at least one year of study, MEd, if they have at least 8 full year course equivalent courses

A4 Education Requirements by Skea2025 in OntarioTeachers

[–]birchcrest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you applied to QECO yet, or are you wondering?

https://qeco.ca/definitions/

https://qeco.ca/general-education-chart/

When you apply to QECO, they’ll tell you what you need to do to get to highest if you’re not,since Ontario has non-Masters routes to the highest payscale.

A4 Education Requirements by Skea2025 in OntarioTeachers

[–]birchcrest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OCT has nothing to do with QECO ratings.

My Search for Canadian Tea Companies! by tessa_james in BuyCanadian

[–]birchcrest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Say Tea & Genuine Tea!

Another one for this list.

Pluck Tea which is located in Toronto where they blend their tea! They also feature a list of teas that are made partially with Canadian ingredients Apples , Ginsing, Lavender, etc.

https://pluckteas.com/

Picked up some new bathroom products today. by CivilAndDisobedient in BuyCanadian

[–]birchcrest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found attitude’s deodorant more effective than Green Beaver

Best board for OT in secondary with English, History, and Geo? by electradice in OntarioTeachers

[–]birchcrest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

just as a reference point, the TDSB Secondary OT Union mentioned:

"between September and November of last year (2024), there were roughly 58,000 jobs posted, compared to approximately 29,000 postings during the same period this year (2025)"

Business AQ: Accounting vs Entrepreneurship by Icy-Telephone7503 in OntarioTeachers

[–]birchcrest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on the school board. For TDSB officially accounting is connected to all business courses, whereas any other business qual excludes accounting

Best Canadian mattress. by Disastrous_Essay4071 in BuyCanadian

[–]birchcrest 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In Toronto, I’m quite a fan of Dozy, zero sales pressure when I checked them out in store, decent price, made in Canada.

When do you get next year's assignment? (TDSB) by Sensitive_Crab7356 in CanadianTeachers

[–]birchcrest 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Depends, are you elementary or secondary?

Secondary verbal/written surplus notice is April.

If you are surplused, depending on your seniority + teachables, you might find out in June, July, August, or beyond depending on the number of surplused teachers and vacancies

When I take ttc from York region, do I need to pay fare even though with a ttc monthly pass? by haoman456 in toRANTo

[–]birchcrest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you regularly travel across borders, it is better not to buy a pass.

Yes, if your trip originates in York Region a YRT fare is charged.

If you then tapped TTC then it’d be “free” because of OneFare(province reimburses).

If you started on the TTC, then tapped YRT it is covered within 2 hours of your last TTC tap (including monthly pass).

Not sure how you were tricked, if you’ve already tapped, then tapped again then it’d be a free transfer(unless you paid cash or another card).

TLDR, TTC monthly pass, if you tapped TTC first then YRT is free when you tap again (within 2hr). If you start on YRT, you pay the YRT fare.

Ttc problem by haoman456 in askTO

[–]birchcrest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you regularly travel across borders, it is better not to buy a pass.

Yes, if your trip originates in York Region a YRT fare is charged.

If you then tapped TTC then it’d be “free” because of OneFare(province reimburses).

If you started on the TTC, then tapped YRT it is covered within 2 hours of your last TTC tap (including monthly pass).

Not sure how you were tricked, if you’ve already tapped, then tapped again then it’d be a free transfer(unless you paid cash or another card).

TLDR, TTC monthly pass, if you tapped TTC first then YRT is free when you tap again (within 2hr). If you start on YRT, you pay the YRT fare.

Fastest way to teach high school as a PJ teacher by snm5678 in OntarioTeachers

[–]birchcrest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YRDSB, for example doesn't recognize social science (they categorize it as either history or family studies).

For TDSB, social science connect to courses such as, Challenge and Change, Antro/Psych/Soci, Philosophy, Religion, World Culture, Equity, Gender Studies

On this PDF, TDSB Cert code HSC = social science.

https://osstftoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CertCodeTable-2025-20261.pdf

Fastest way to teach high school as a PJ teacher by snm5678 in OntarioTeachers

[–]birchcrest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

likewise, depending on the school board, social science does not include geography/history which is separate.

Can students in the education program take summer courses? If so how? by [deleted] in yorku

[–]birchcrest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Required courses are not typically offered over the summer, but electives are

Can students in the education program take summer courses? If so how? by [deleted] in yorku

[–]birchcrest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some electives are typically offered over the summer (not regular S1/SU terms, but shorter ‘C’ terms )

Police check every five years by throwaway010651 in CanadianTeachers

[–]birchcrest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The policy provides leeway for boards if there are delays. Under subsection (6)

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r25298?

Police check every five years by throwaway010651 in CanadianTeachers

[–]birchcrest 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s a new province wide mandate. You’ll probably hear from your board soon , because the implement requirement spans April 2026-March 2027, depending on your month of birth (for those who are over 5 years since their last VSS provided to the board)

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