Committees at Work

Overview


The majority of College members are classroom teachers, but others, including vice-principals, principals, supervisory officers and directors of education, must also be certified teachers to hold their positions.

Our Mandate

The College regulates and governs the teaching profession in Ontario in the best interests of the public. It:

The College:

  • Sets standards of practice and ethical standards;
  • Issues teaching certificates and may suspend or revoke them;
  • Accredits teacher education programs and courses;
  • Investigates and hears complaints about individual members.

It is also mandated to communicate with the public on behalf of the profession. This annual report is one example. The College’s website at oct.ca is another.

In the Public Interest

The College has a duty to serve and protect the public interest. College policies and initiatives are developed to maintain and improve excellence in teaching. The College is accountable for how it carries out its responsibilities. Standards of practice and ethical standards for the teaching profession highlight the public interest.

In the interest of transparency, the public can view a register of all College members on our website, which includes their qualifications and credentials. Disciplinary hearings are open to the public. A summary of each disciplinary hearing and its outcome is published in the College magazine and on our website.

How We Are Governed

The College is governed by a 37-member Council:

  • 23 College members are elected by their peers for three-year terms. Elected members represent the English, French, Catholic, public, elementary and secondary school systems in all regions of the province.
  • 14 members of Council are appointed by the provincial government for terms of up to three years.

The Council meets a minimum of four times a year to develop and approve policies and procedures.

Our Members

Who are our members? Classroom teachers. Vice-principals. Principals. Supervisory officers. Directors of education. All must be certified by the College to work in Ontario’s publicly funded schools and school systems. Our members work in faculties of education, the Ministry of Education, teachers’ federations, the College and independent schools. They also work in many other institutions that provide educational opportunities for teachers and their students in Ontario, other parts of Canada and around the world. The College membership reached 238,143 in 2016.

Our Members

Who are our members? Classroom teachers. Vice-principals. Principals. Supervisory officers. Directors of education. All must be certified by the College to work in Ontario’s publicly funded schools and school systems. Our members work in faculties of education, the Ministry of Education, teachers’ federations, the College and independent schools. They also work in many other institutions that provide educational opportunities for teachers and their students in Ontario, other parts of Canada and around the world. The College membership reached 238,143 in 2016.

Our Members

Who are our members? Classroom teachers. Vice-principals. Principals. Supervisory officers. Directors of education. All must be certified by the College to work in Ontario’s publicly funded schools and school systems. Our members work in faculties of education, the Ministry of Education, teachers’ federations, the College and independent schools. They also work in many other institutions that provide educational opportunities for teachers and their students in Ontario, other parts of Canada and around the world. The College membership reached 238,143 in 2016.

Our Members

Who are our members? Classroom teachers. Vice-principals. Principals. Supervisory officers. Directors of education. All must be certified by the College to work in Ontario’s publicly funded schools and school systems. Our members work in faculties of education, the Ministry of Education, teachers’ federations, the College and independent schools. They also work in many other institutions that provide educational opportunities for teachers and their students in Ontario, other parts of Canada and around the world. The College membership reached 238,143 in 2016.

Our Members

Who are our members? Classroom teachers. Vice-principals. Principals. Supervisory officers. Directors of education. All must be certified by the College to work in Ontario’s publicly funded schools and school systems. Our members work in faculties of education, the Ministry of Education, teachers’ federations, the College and independent schools. They also work in many other institutions that provide educational opportunities for teachers and their students in Ontario, other parts of Canada and around the world. The College membership reached 238,143 in 2016.

Our Members

Who are our members? Classroom teachers. Vice-principals. Principals. Supervisory officers. Directors of education. All must be certified by the College to work in Ontario’s publicly funded schools and school systems. Our members work in faculties of education, the Ministry of Education, teachers’ federations, the College and independent schools. They also work in many other institutions that provide educational opportunities for teachers and their students in Ontario, other parts of Canada and around the world. The College membership reached 238,143 in 2016.

Our Members

Who are our members? Classroom teachers. Vice-principals. Principals. Supervisory officers. Directors of education. All must be certified by the College to work in Ontario’s publicly funded schools and school systems. Our members work in faculties of education, the Ministry of Education, teachers’ federations, the College and independent schools. They also work in many other institutions that provide educational opportunities for teachers and their students in Ontario, other parts of Canada and around the world. The College membership reached 238,143 in 2016.

Our Members

Who are our members? Classroom teachers. Vice-principals. Principals. Supervisory officers. Directors of education. All must be certified by the College to work in Ontario’s publicly funded schools and school systems. Our members work in faculties of education, the Ministry of Education, teachers’ federations, the College and independent schools. They also work in many other institutions that provide educational opportunities for teachers and their students in Ontario, other parts of Canada and around the world. The College membership reached 238,143 in 2016..