College Objects

The College’s objects, as set out in the Ontario College of Teachers Act, are to:

• regulate the profession of teaching and govern its members;
• develop, establish and maintain qualifications for membership in the College;
• accredit professional teacher education programs offered by post-secondary educational institutions;
• accredit ongoing education programs for teachers offered by post-secondary educational institutions and other bodies;
• issue, renew, amend, suspend, cancel, revoke and reinstate Certificates of Qualification and Registration;
• provide for the ongoing education of members of the College;
• establish and enforce professional standards and ethical standards applicable to members of the College;
• receive and investigate complaints against members of the College and to deal with discipline and fitness to practise issues;
• develop, provide and accredit educational programs leading to Certificates of Qualification additional to the certificate required for membership, including but not limited to the Certificates of Qualification as a supervisory officer, and to issue, renew, amend, suspend, cancel, revoke and reinstate such additional certificates;
• communicate with the public on behalf of the members of the College; and
• perform such additional functions as are prescribed by the regulations.

In carrying out its objects, the College has a duty to serve and protect the public interest.