All YCDSB participants enrolled in Religious Education Courses pay course fees in the amount of $650 to YCDSB, at the time of registration.
- Conditions for Reimbursement
- For permanent employees enrolled in Parts 1, 2 or Specialist through YCDSB AQ Programs, full reimbursement of fees will continue as long as the budget allows
- If permanent employees complete Part 1 through an AQ Provider other than YCDSB, reimbursement of course fees up to a maximum of $500 will be given.
- For employees enrolled in Parts 2 and/or Specialist with an AQ Provider other than YCDSB, budget limitations do not allow for reimbursement of course fees.
- Full attendance is compulsory.
- Satisfactory completion of all course requirements.
NB: Teachers who are not permanent with YCDSB (e.g., LTO’s) are not eligible for reimbursement of course fees due to budget restraints.
- Eligibility
To determine eligibility for reimbursement, HR will confirm which candidates are permanent with the Board. Candidates registering for Parts 2 or Specialist must complete Part A of the Certification of Experience Form and submit to HR for verification. - Courses taken with Providers other than YCDSB
In accordance with the Collective Agreement, any permanent YCDSB teacher who takes Additional Qualification Religious Education Part 1 through other AQ Providers will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $500, once the Board receives proof of successful completion of the course (copy of OCT record or letter from Provider and proof of payment).Subsidy for Parts 2 and Specialist will only be considered if the courses are taken through YCDSB.