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ACT Online – Fall 2026

October 20 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

ACT is an 8 week curriculum

Location: Online via Zoom (The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants closer to the event date; please see below for technical requirements).

Time:
Classes will be held each week on:

  • Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 9:00am to 12:00pm (EST)
    *any exceptions will be noted (**) below

Dates:

  • Session 1A: Tuesday, October 20
  • Session 1B: Thursday, October 22
  • Session 2A: Tuesday, October 27
  • Session 2B: Thursday, October 29
  • Session 3A: Tuesday, November 3
  • Session 3B: Thursday, November 5
  • Session 4A: Tuesday, November 10
  • Session 4B: Thursday, November 12
  • Session 5A: Tuesday, November 17
  • Session 5B: Thursday, November 19
  • Session 6A: Tuesday, November 24
  • Session 6B: Thursday, November 26
  • Session 7A: Tuesday, December 1
  • Session 7B: Thursday, December 3
  • Session 8A: Tuesday, December 8
  • Session 8B: Thursday, December 10

 

Please make cheques payable to the Adoption Council of Ontario.

Additional Details

Cost: $750

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ACT Missed Session and Cancellation Policy

When you register for ACT, you’re committing to attend all sessions. Each session builds on the last, and your participation is essential—for both your own learning and the group’s collective growth. 

Only participants who meet attendance requirements are eligible for certificates of completion and for listing on the ACO ACT Trained Professional Page. 

Please review this policy carefully:

1. Certificate of Completion

  • Full Certificate of Completion:
    Participants who attend all of the 16 online classes or 14 online classes plus the make-up assignment will receive a Full Certificate of Completion. 
  • Eligibility for ACT Trained Professional Page:
    Participants who attend at least 14 of the 16 online classes (equivalent to at least 7 full sessions) and make up assignments will be eligible to create a profile on the ACO ACT Trained Professional Page. 
  • Participants who attend fewer than 14 online classes are welcome to participate in the classes however, they will not be eligible for a certificate of completion or to be added to the ACO ACT Trained Professional Page 
  • Participants who would like to retake the full course may do so at a discounted rate of 20% of their original course fee. This option must be used within one of the next two ACT terms following the original registration 

2. Missed Sessions

  • Participants who miss a session will be expected to: 
    • Complete the assigned readings for the missed session 
    • Bring any questions to the next live session or raise them with their trainer by email. 
  • Participants who miss more than 50% of the course (more than 8 online classes) will be withdrawn from the program. 

3. Refund & Transfer Policy

  • No Refunds: All fees are non-refundable. 
  • Transfer Requests: If you are unable to attend the ACT that you have registered for you may request to transfer to a future ACT term or give the space to be used by a colleague. Please note: 
    • Transfers will not be processed once the course begins. 
    • Transfers are subject to an administration fee: 
      • $50 per person (if requested 10 business days before). 
      • $100 per person (if requested within 10 business days). 
    • Transfers are allowed to one of the next two ACT terms only. 
  • Group Discount Changes:
    If the group size changes after registration, fees will be adjusted based on the updated group size. 

4. Cancellations by ACO

  • If ACO cancels an ACT course, participants will be notified at least 10 days before the start date. 
  • You may choose to: 
    • Transfer to another ACT term free of charge, or 
    • Receive a full refund. 

5. Additional Terms

  • Special Circumstances:
    If you miss classes due to exceptional circumstances. Accommodation may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the PACT Manager.   
  • In exceptional circumstances, participants may request a deferral to a future ACT training offering. 
  • Group Rate Clarification:
    Group discounts apply only when all participants attend the same ACT term. If some group members transfer to a different term, fees will be recalculated based on the new group sizes for each term, plus applicable transfer fees.  

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Technical & set-up requirement: 

  • Laptop or desktop computer with functioning webcam and microphone capabilities.
  • Strong/stable internet connection with a speed of at least 10mbps
  • In order to preserve the confidentiality and comfort levels of all participants, anyone other than another ACT participant, should not be in the same room with you while participating in a ACT Zoom session; this includes children and teens.

 

Certificate: A certificate of completion will be provided to eligible participants.

Can’t attend this offering? Click here to be notified about the next round.

Details

  • Date: October 20
  • Time:
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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