Program Details
We are now accepting registrations for the September 2026 daytime classes.
Our EA Diploma Program is offered full-time, with two intakes each year. The program will take 5 months to complete.
We offer February or September intake.
Daytime classes are Monday to Friday 9am – 2:30pm
Evening classes are Monday to Thursday 5pm - 10 pm (times may change) - NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
All instruction is provided in person. You will be assigned a classroom number before your first class.
Day classes - 12772 88 Ave 吃瓜大本营 (Invergarry Adult Education)
Evening classes - Queen Elizabeth Secondary - NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
This program requires full attendance, however, if you have a required medical appointment, are sick, or have another necessary obligation, please speak with your instructor ahead of time. Other frequently asked questions about the program can be found at the bottom of the entrance requirements page.
Accepting applications for September 2026 intake in March 2026.
February 2026 EA Diploma Program Outline
Dates | Course Number | Course Name | Day Cohort days | Day Cohort Hours/credits |
February 4th, 2026 | EA 1035 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusive Education |
| 3 credits |
| EA 1010 | Foundations of Child Development |
| 6 credits |
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| EA 1036 | Foundations of Autism: Educational Considerations |
| 1 credit |
March 2-13 | EA 1071 | Practicum 1 (50 hours over 2 weeks during school days) |
| 3 credits |
March 16-20 |
| Spring Break (1 week) |
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| EA 1037 | Principals of ABA – Data collection and Data based decision making |
| 3 credits |
| EA 2050 | Functional Behaviour Assessment & Positive Behaviour Supports |
| 6 credits |
| EA 2055 | Mental Health & Trauma Awareness |
| 3 credits |
| EA 1045 | Health and Personal Care |
| 3 credits |
| LAT | Low Arousal Training |
| 10 hrs. |
| EA 2010 | Accessing the Curriculum for Diverse Learners |
| 6 credits |
| EA 2045 | Ethics & Professional Practice |
| 3 credits |
May 11 – June 19 | EA 2071
| Practicum 2 – (150 hours over 6 weeks during school days) |
| 6 credits |
| EA 1066 | Assistive Technology and Alternative Communications |
| 1 credits |
June 25th | GRAD | Program end Celebration | 1 not counted in cohort days |
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Total days in session: 92 |
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No class
February 16th - Family Day
March 16-20th – Spring Break
November 11th – Remembrance Day
April 3rd - Good Friday
April 6th - Easter Monday
May 18th - Victoria Day
September 2025 EA Diploma Program Outline - Tentative (Day and Night)
Dates | Course Number | Course Name | Day Cohort days | Day Cohort Hours/credits |
September 3rd, 2025 | EA 1035 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusive Education |
| 3 credits |
| EA 1010 | Foundations of Child Development |
| 6 credits |
| EA 2045 | Ethics & Professional Practice |
| 3 credits |
| EA 1036 | Foundations of Autism: Educational Considerations |
| 1 credits |
Oct 20 – Oct 31 | EA 1071 | Practicum 1 – during daytime hours (2 weeks) |
| 60 hrs. |
| EA 1037 | Principals of ABA – Data collection and Data based decision making |
| 3 credits |
| EA 2050 | Functional Behaviour Assessment & Positive Behaviour Supports |
| 6 credits |
| LAT | Low Arousal Training |
| 10 hrs. |
| EA 2055 | Mental Health & Trauma Awareness |
| 3 credits |
| EA 1066 | Assistive Technology and Alternative Communications |
| 1 credits |
| EA 1045 | Health and Personal Care |
| 3 credits |
| EA 2010 | Accessing the Curriculum for Diverse Learners |
| 6 credits |
December 8 – 19 | EA 2071
| Practicum 2 – (2 weeks) |
| 60 hrs. |
Dec 22 – Jan 2 |
| Winter Break (2 weeks) |
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Jan 5 – Jan 29 | EA 2071 | Practicum 2 cont. – (4 weeks) |
| 114 hrs. |
January 30th | GRAD | Program end Celebration | 1 not counted in cohort days |
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No class
September 30th -Truth and Reconciliation
October 14th – Thanksgiving
November 11th – Remembrance Day
Please visit the Policies and Procedures page for more information on absences, refund policies, graduation and code of conduct.
