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2023

June 12, 2023
Bill 98 - New Legislation Enhancing Student Safety and Discipline Processes Receives Royal Assent
April 19, 2023
Bill 98, The Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act

2022

December 9, 2022
Linda Lacroix, OCT, appointed as Registrar & CEO of the Ontario College of Teachers
February 1, 2022
New Council, Committees and Rosters

2021

December 3, 2021
New legislation ensures only Ontario Certified Teachers can use the term OCT
November 9, 2021
Ontario College of Teachers funds new programs to support student safety and well-being
October 12, 2021
New legislation recognizes teacher professionalism and introduces further efficiencies to College’s governance structure
September 1, 2021
Development of Mandatory Sexual Abuse Prevention Program for Ontario Certified Teachers
August 16, 2021
Ontario College of Teachers seeks qualified and dedicated individuals to govern the teaching profession
August 3, 2021
New Regulations Bolster College’s Transition to Modernized Governance Structure
May 3, 2021
Amorell Saunders N'Daw named Lead Writer for Professional Advisory on Anti-Black Racism
April 1, 2021
The College Welcomes New ASL & LSQ Second-Language Courses
February 1, 2021
New certificate helps province address COVID-19-related teacher shortage
February 1, 2021
College Begins Transition to New Governance Structure

2020

December 17, 2020
College survey projects continued shortage of teachers

December 7, 2020
Ontario College of Teachers welcomes Dr. Derek Haime, OCT, as next CEO and Registrar

November 17, 2020
College provides advice to teachers about professional boundaries

November 6, 2020
Legislation recognizes all qualifications of Ontario’s technological education teachers

November 6, 2020
Professional misconduct recognizes hateful remarks and behaviour

November 6, 2020
Ontario College of Teachers applauds long-awaited changes to better protect Ontario’s students

2019

March 18, 2019
Ontario College of Teachers Provides Advice about Supporting Students’ Mental Health
February 15, 2019
Ontario College of Teachers Applauds the Supreme Court for Strengthening Student Privacy

2018

November 26, 2018
Ontario College of Teachers affirms commitment to transparency and continuous improvement by releasing results of independent governance review

October 25, 2018
College welcomes legislative changes to improve student protection and math instruction

May 30, 2018
Conference attendees examine how best to protect the public
April 20, 2018
Ontario College of Teachers Protects Student Privacy at the Supreme Court of Canada
March 29, 2018
College supports legislative changes to better protect students
March 13, 2018
Ontario College of Teachers signs French language services protocol
January 26, 2018
College of Teachers welcomes government’s plans to strengthen our role of protecting students

2017

October 4, 2017
Ontario College of Teachers Issues Advisory About Responding to the Bullying of Students

2016

October 5, 2016
College of Teachers welcomes re-introduction of legislation to improve resolution of discipline matters

October 4, 2016
Ontarians describe their favourite teacher in one word — 164 ways

May 25, 2016
Regulators’ conference focuses on inspiring public confidence

May 17, 2016
College of Teachers welcomes legislative amendments to improve transparency and efficiency

2015

September 18, 2015
Ontario College of Teachers issues advice on the reporting of child abuse

2013

September 18, 2013
Ontario College of Teachers welcomes legislative amendments to improve transparency and efficiency
May 22, 2013
Ontario College of Teachers issues advice on safety in learning environments

2012

November 16, 2012
Ontario College of Teachers hosts conference Inspiring Public Confidence
June 7, 2012
Discipline review points way to improvement
May 31, 2012
College to release details of disciplinary review

2011

2009

October 5, 2009
World Teachers' Day – Ontario teachers are Building for the Future
September 1, 2009
Ontario Teachers Get Professional Designation
January 29, 2009
Ontario College of Teachers names new Registrar & CEO

2007

August 28, 2007
Cyberbullying concerns teachers
August 20, 2007
College Reviews Registration Practices
May 11, 2007
Francine Dutrisac named Co-ordinator of French Language Services and responsible for External Relations
January 17, 2007
College of Teachers Will Seek Innovative Ways to Assess Refugee's Teaching Qualifications

2006

December 12, 2006
College of Teachers Names Chair, Vice-Chair
November 27, 2006
New elementary teachers face tight job market, says College of Teachers
October 31 , 2006
College of Teachers Hosts Forum for Revised Standards
October 5, 2006
College of Teachers Appoints New Registrar
September 20, 2006
Teachers' regulatory head to retire
August 28, 2006
Teachers love their jobs — despite high stress

2005

October 4, 2005
College welcomes government's support for new teachers
September 5, 2005
Class size does matter, Ontario teachers say
May 25, 2005
Teacher shortage in Ontario is over, says College of Teachers
February 7, 2005
Lise St-Éloi Appointed Co-ordinator of French-Language Services

2004

September 7, 2004
Confidence in public education rising, survey says – College poll reveals similarities, contrasts in teacher and parent opinions

2003

December 10, 2003
Mandatory support program needed for Ontario's new teachers, Ontario College of Teachers says – Mentoring will improve quality of teaching for next 30 years
September 3, 2003
Teacher commitment overcomes system conflict, survey says – College releases results of first ever poll of teacher attitudes
May 29, 2003
Difficult first year highlights need for support for new teachers
April 11, 2003
College Calls for Mentoring Programs for New Teachers
February 7, 2003
'Teachers’ Teacher' Joe Atkinson Retires as College Registrar
February 7, 2003
College Announces New Registrar and Chief Executive Officer

2002

December 12, 2002
College Breaks New Accreditation Ground
October 8, 2002
Teachers’ Licensing Body Issues Advisory on Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct
September 25, 2002
Shortage of Technological Teachers Reaching Critical Levels
April 23, 2002
Government Heeds College Advice on Teacher Qualifying Test
March 19, 2002
Government Penalizes Ontario Student Teachers with Rushed Teacher Qualifying Test

2001

October 30, 2001
Bill 101 Welcome but Needs Improvement Says College of Teachers
June 7, 2001
Re-certification Announcement Concerns College
March 23, 2001
College Recommends Clearer, Broader Definition of Sexual Misconduct

2000

August 25, 2000
College of Teachers Announces New Registrar and Chief Executive Officer
May 11, 2000
College Advice on Teacher Testing Adopted by Government
April 13, 2000
College Advises Minister on Teacher Testing Program
April 7, 2000
Ontario College of Teachers to Review Report on Sexual Abuse
February 9, 2000
Council of College of Teachers Releases Consultation Paper on Teacher Testing

1999

September 2, 1999
Ontario College of Teachers to Consult Teachers and Public on Teacher Re-Certification
June 9, 1999
College of Teachers to Ensure Language Proficiency
April 22, 1999
College of Teachers Not Consulted on Re-Certification Plan

1998

December 10, 1998
College of Teachers Breaks New Ground With Standards of Practice
November 20, 1998
Teacher Shortage Coming All Across Ontario, Says College of Teachers
October 16, 1998
School Boards and Ontario College of Teachers Discuss Teaching Qualifications and Discipline Issues
September 24, 1998
College of Teachers to Require Criminal Declaration and Record Check

1997

October 30, 1997
Amendments ensure that teachers will be qualified
October 21, 1997
York Dean Appointed to College of Teachers Council
October 16, 1997
College of Teachers requests changes to Bill 160
September 11, 1997
College of Teachers Concerned About EIC Proposal
June 13, 1997
Teachers Will Need Support to Bring New Ontario Curriculum into the Classroom
May 1, 1997
Ottawa Teacher First Head Of College Of Teachers
March 10, 1997
College Of Teachers Council Announced

1996

October 11, 1996
College Of Teachers Report Released
September 16, 1996
College Of Teachers Launched
September 16, 1996
Education Reforms On Track With Launch Of New Ontario College Of Teachers

1995

December 14, 1995
Snobelen Tables Legislation To Create Teachers’ College And Enable Province-wide Student Testing

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