What would you do?

A high school teacher allegedly threw a ukulele across the class and called a student "dumb." If you were a member of the College's Investigation Committee, what would you do?

77,500+ have completed the mandatory Sexual Abuse Prevention Program

More than 77,500 Ontario Certified Teachers (OCTs) and applicants have completed the mandatory Sexual Abuse Prevention Program.

Haven’t had the chance to complete it yet? The course takes approximately three hours to complete and can be taken all at once or over multiple sessions.

The deadline to complete the program is Sept. 15, 2022.

Please check your member account at your earliest opportunity to ensure your email address and password work. You will need them to complete the program.

Myth: The College advocates for members’ employment rights.

Fact: The College has no involvement in member advocacy including employment. We exist to protect the public interest. Our core mandate includes setting standards of practice, accrediting Ontario teacher education programs, licensing eligible applicants and investigating complaints to determine whether disciplinary action is required.

Want to learn more?

Are you a magazine lover?

Members, check out the Margaret Wilson Library’s selection of online magazines, with 24/7 access to publications including Maclean’s and L'Actualité!

1. Log in to your online College account.
2. In the right navigation pane, click Library.
3. At the top of the page, click Online Magazines.

Contact the library with any questions at library@oct.ca or 416.961.8800 ext. 679.

Now accepting 2022 scholarship applications

Every year, the College's scholarship program acknowledges teacher candidates for their outstanding academic achievement, resilience and high levels of preparedness for teaching.

The program is offered to individuals enrolled in an Ontario accredited teacher education program. Applications are accepted until Aug. 31, 2022.

OCTs’ membership fee: second lowest in the province

As an OCT, you devote an extraordinary amount of time and care to your professional practice. Each year, you, and other professionals like nurses and engineers, pay a membership fee to maintain a professional status.

Curious to compare your membership fee with other regulators?

The College has maintained its fee at $170 since 2019. It is the second lowest in the province.

Council meeting summary

College Council met via videoconference on June 16, 2022.