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The Ontario College of Teachers licenses, governs and regulates the province’s teaching profession in the public interest and to protect students. All publicly funded school teachers and administrators in Ontario must be licensed by us and be Ontario Certified Teachers (OCT).
The College regulates the teaching profession to protect students. Teachers in Ontario’s publicly funded elementary and secondary schools must be certified by the College, keep their membership in good standing, and follow the profession’s ethical and practice standards.
Explore everything related to your Ontario College of Teachers certification, including how to pay your annual fees, keep up to date with the College, and stay informed about ongoing professional learning.
You must apply to be certified by the Ontario College of Teachers and remain in good standing to teach in Ontario’s publicly funded elementary and secondary schools.
The College provides information and resources to support Ontario Certified Teachers (OCTs), applicants and education system partners to strengthen the teaching profession and promote student safety.
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Council ensures that policies are established in accordance with the College’s objects as set out in the Ontario College of Teachers Act.
Council provides oversight and direction to the Registrar, the College’s chief executive officer.
During their three-year term, Council members protect the public interest, serve their profession, grow as leaders and develop skills in board governance.
The Chair of Council is a full-time position and is responsible for representing Council publicly as well as presiding over Council and Executive Committee meetings. There are at least four Council meetings each year. Each Council member attends Council meetings and, in addition, serves on at least two committees, each of which meets three or four times a year. All committees of Council are composed of elected and appointed members. Some committees — such as Accreditation or Discipline — require additional time to serve on panels. Most committee chairs also serve on the Executive Committee, which meets about five times a year.
On average, Council members dedicate 25 to 60 days a year to Council business, depending on their committee assignments. Meetings are held in Toronto.
The College provides thorough education sessions to orient new Council members to the College and its activities, current issues, policies and procedures before they assume their Council and committee responsibilities.
The College reimburses an elected member’s employer for the member’s absence while attending Council and committee meetings during regular workdays. If summer meetings are required, the member is compensated directly at a rate of $150 per day. Travel, accommodation and meal expenses are reimbursed.
