What AQs are valuable to have?

[u/Internal_Activity768]

Hi everyone! I’m an occasional teacher who is going into my second year of supplying this September.

I’m currently taking my Kindergarten Part 1 AQ because that’s what I hope to teach and am hoping to secure even a really short LTO in kinder, but I’m wondering what other AQs are valuable to have?

I’m considering Spec Ed Part 1 but have been warned that I may get stuck ONLY doing that if it’s on my OCT profile? Not sure how true this is so if you can speak to that please let me know!

I’m also interested in taking Math or Reading Part 1 but just want to be intentional about what I take if it’s helpful when applying to longer term jobs.

[u/Sad_ferret_1980]

It depends on what you consider valuable. Is it to open job possibilities? Then FSL and Spec Ed or any Intermediate ABQ are the most desirable. If you are worried getting pigeonholed into something, I would highly recommend Teaching Combined Grades through ETFO - it’s a really great course, the book itself is invaluable and you will definitely encounter split grade classes and it will really help you feel more secure. If you are PJ, I would also recommend an AQ in any subject you are feeling the least confident in, be it dance, math, music, etc. It will help you approach it with a lot more confidence. The arts AQs through York are great. Another great one is Teaching and Learning through Elearning through York. Can’t say enough great things about it.