Welcome to Professional Development at York
Thank-you for your interest in our AQ, ABQ, and PQP courses. York courses have a number of distinctive features. Our AQ/ABQ courses contain a unique balance of content and inquiry. This flexible model allows you to explore questions related to your particular needs. Our PQP course, the largest Ontario university-based leadership course of its kind, has been developed and is facilitated by experienced practicing Principals. Emphasis is placed on equity, reflective practice and critical action research.
Designed to meet your needs, our AQ, ABQ and PQP programs are available in-class and fully and partially on-line. Try the in-class courses offered in convenient locations across the GTA, or learn on-line with our partially on-line PQP or fully on-line AQ/ABQ. Enjoy on-line's self-directed learning, collaborate with colleagues, download course materials and log on to resources 24/7. Learn from wherever you want, whenever you want. The choice is yours.
Are educators keeping up with the reality of how our kids use technology?
Who is teaching our students to be safe and ethical as they blog, use wikis and create personal websites?
Listen to Will Richardson, noted author, educator and speaker, as he challenged teachers in the York University West-Central Co-operative to rethink their role as educators.



