Thank you for your interest in the Familiarization Program. Both our cohorts are now full. If you are still interested in the program, you can apply and you will be placed on a waitlist. If space becomes available, we will contact you.

DESIGNED FOR

This non-credit online course is required for individuals who hold teaching credentials issued outside of the province of British Columbia (BC) and who are seeking their Certificate of Qualification in BC (via the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care, Teacher Regulation Branch).

In order to take this course, individuals must first have received their Conditional Certificate of Qualification from the Ministry. 

COURSE STRUCTURE

• 11 weeks
• Online delivery with instructor
• Combination of 6 asynchronous and 5 synchronous sessions
  
• Non-credit course

COURSE INTAKE

SPRING 2025

• Cohort A (Tuesdays; January 14 - April 8, 2025)
• Cohort B (Thursdays; January 16 - April 10, 2025)
  

COURSE DESIGN

Over 11 weeks, through synchronous and asynchronous engagement, students will explore the educational landscape in B.C., including the professional standards for B.C. educators and the B.C. curriculum.

By the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the B.C. Curriculum and the Professional Standards for B.C. Educators through the creation of a professional action plan. This action plan will enable participants to reflect on and articulate who they are and who they can become in light of the expectations for teachers in British Columbia, providing them with a path forward.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Cohort A (TUESDAYs): JANUARY 14 - April 8  

Synchronous online classes on January 14, February 11, March 4, April 2, and April 8 (4:30 - 6:30 pm PST)

cohort B (THURSDAYs): JANUARY 16 - APRIL 10  

Synchronous online classes on January 16, February 13, March 6, April 4, April 10 (4:30 - 6:30 pm PST)

Note: no classes during Spring Break.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Participants must attend all synchronous sessions. For these sessions, participants must have access to a computer with a functioning microphone and camera, as on-camera presence will be required throughout the sessions to verify attendance.

For the asynchronous, or self-paced, portion of the course, participants are expected to engage in their learning team and submit all learning tasks in a timely manner.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

Participants will be assessed a final recommendation of ‘Complete’ or ‘Incomplete’ (i.e. there will be no final letter or numeric grade).

Participants who receive a recommendation of ‘Complete’ will be issued a letter of completion. This letter will also be forwarded to the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care, Teacher Regulation Branch.

Participants who receive a recommendation of ‘Incomplete’ may attempt the course again when next offered, either at SFU or another offering institution.