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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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Teachers who successfully complete this program can be assigned to teach students who are deaf or hard of hearing in Ontario.
The program consists of two academic semesters and a practicum of at least 400 hours.
Program content includes:
The Teaching Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing program is designed to prepare College members for the following roles, either with school boards or Provincial Schools for the Deaf
The program also prepares members to take on a position of responsibility as a specialist. The specialist qualification may be awarded to candidates who complete one year of successful teaching in one or more positions of responsibility requiring the qualification.
