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Time is running out to cast your vote in the 2015 College Council election. Check out the list of candidates — as well as the voter forum and candidate blogs. Make an informed decision. It’s your College; it’s your election — you decide! |
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| Minister praises College for championing the teaching profession |
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“As protectors of the public interest, the College plays a critical role in enhancing public confidence in public education.”
That was one of several key messages Ontario Minister of Education Liz Sandals delivered to College Council members at their March 26-27 meeting. |
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| CBC Ombudsman to address AMM |
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Mark your calendars! The College’s Annual Meeting of Members — set for June 4, 2015 — will feature keynote speaker Esther Enkin, CBC Ombudsman, Liz Papadopoulos, College Chair, Michael Salvatori, CEO and Registrar, and a host of committee chairs. This is your opportunity to ask questions about the College as it relates to you as a member. |
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| Thumbs Up for French Services |
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Most respondents to a survey of French-language members said they were happy with the quality of the College’s French-language services and offered suggestions to improve.
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| Investigation Committee Case Study: What Would You Do? |
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| Police officers found six grams of marijuana in the basement of a teacher’s home, which resulted in a complaint to the College. If you were a member of the College’s Investigation Committee, what would you do? See the outcome (Details have been altered to respect confidentiality.)
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| Strategies to Inform Your Professional Practice |
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Tell us what your most effective classroom management strategies are and see the most used approaches in the June 2015 issue of Professionally Speaking.
The poll enables OCTs to share advice, opinions and effective practices on educational topics related to professional practice, one of the College's standards of practice. |
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| The Power of Communication |
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Read esteemed educator Dr. Avis Glaze’s views on the power of communication to engage communities, to encourage dialogue, create access and foster involvement. |
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| Free Poetry Contest for Young Poets in the GTA |
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To commemorate World Refugee Day on June 20, COSTI immigrant services, which provides services to new Canadians and those in need of assistance in Toronto, Peel and York Region, is holding a poetry contest for Grades 4 –12 students in the Greater Toronto Area. The topic is refugees and human rights, entries are free, and the deadline is May 1. |
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Changed locations?
As an Ontario Certified Teacher, you are required to ensure the College
has accurate information about your work/business address. If you are employed or self-employed in a position of authority over children or students or in education, please let us know your employer’s address. |
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Ensure smooth delivery
Add info@oct.ca to your address book to avoid your spam or junk mail filters and to ensure smooth, fast delivery of Your College and You. |
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