Why we exist

Purpose

We serve the public interest by regulating the teaching profession to protect students.

What we will accomplish

Goals

• Accountable and agile processes to certify educators to teach in Ontario classrooms.
• Teachers who are informed of, and held accountable to, professional standards.
• Efficient and proportionate responses to alleged and actual misconduct, incompetence, and incapacity.
• A clear and independent role in the education system.

Functions, values, and behaviours

Enablers

• A regulatory model that strives to be free from barriers to truth and reconciliation, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and access.
• The collection, analysis, and responsible sharing of data to improve decision-making.
• Responsive client service for all stakeholders.