Bill 98, The Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act

The College welcomes new legislation that will increase supports for student safety while enhancing transparency and accountability to parents and guardians.

How to protect children and youth from harm: listen anytime, anywhere

“Abuse occurs when a child is hurt intentionally or when a parent or caregiver does not provide the protection a child needs. Physical and sexual abuse are often the most recognizable, but neglect and emotional abuse can be just as damaging.”

– The Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies

Each of us has a responsibility to protect children and youth from harm.

Ontario Certified Teachers have a legal and ethical obligation to report suspected child abuse or neglect.

Our Professional Advisory on the Duty to Report provides guidance on what to do if you suspect that a child is a victim of abuse or neglect.

Mental Health Week: May 1 – May 7

“Bring empathy alive with the people in your life. Be there, listen completely, and see the world through their eyes. It’s how to really help.”

– Canadian Mental Health Association

Find tips and advice in the College’s Professional Advisory on Supporting Students’ Mental Health. Simply play the audio version whenever you want to.

Learn more about mental health topics with these resources from the Margaret Wilson Library – accessible via your College member account.

Changed your name?

Let us know and keep your records up to date.

How? Send a completed Request to Update Registry Information form, with supporting documents as outlined, via email, fax or mail.

Ontario Certified Teachers are required to keep their information with the College current. Please also note that the public register must list full names (current and former, if applicable).

Please update your records with us if:

• your name on the public register is different than the name you usually go by
• you seek to remove a former name from the public register
• you would like the College to recognize you by your common name.

Profile: Council member Valerie Williamson, OCT

Valerie Williamson is a classroom teacher at Glen Park Public School in Toronto and has worked in education for more than 30 years.

At the College, she serves on Council and on the Audit and Finance Subcommittee.

Now accepting 2023 scholarship applications

Do you know an outstanding teacher candidate in Ontario?

Every year, the College acknowledges four teacher candidates for their outstanding academic achievement, high levels of preparedness for teacher education, and resilience.

The scholarship program is open only to individuals enrolled in an Ontario accredited teacher education program.

Applications are accepted until August 31, 2023.

Spring reading

Members, we’ve added a new booklist for your spring reading.

Place holds on books and we’ll ship them to you – free of charge. You can also borrow and download eBooks for offline reading.

How?

1. Log into your College member account on oct.ca under Members
2. On the right-side navigation channel, click Library
3. On the right navigation channel of the library page, click on Accessibility and inclusion