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2013

April 2013
We're on Twitter
Supporting Teacher Excellence
You are Invited
Take our Facebook Poll
Study on the Standards of Practice

March 2013
Celebrating the arts
Looking for an AQ course?
Charity golf tournament
Like us and win!

February 2013
“We want to go to school!”
Charity golf tournament
Honour an exceptional educator
Inspired by teachers
Liking us has rewards

January 2013
Where do you work?
Secrets to teaching success
And the winner is...
How do you recharge at school?

2012

December 2012
Congratulations Philip Capobianco, OCT
College Conference a success
Like us on Facebook and win
Save this holiday

November 2012
College launches new website
Access the Members section
Last chance to register
Final exam
Nutrition education feedback needed

October 2012
Learn more about effective practices and research in teacher education at the College conference.
Send us your teaching tips for Professionally Speaking. If we choose yours, you'll win an Indigo gift card.
Learn more about what happens during a disciplinary hearing at the College.
Looking for resources? We have lots in the College library.
Dairy Farmers of Ontario needs your feedback on health and nutrition for new classroom resources.

September 2012
Your distinguishing mark
Register now for the College Conference and save
Honour a leader
Exclusive travel deals for OCTs

August 2012
Nominate a colleague or organization
College Conference: Inspiring Public Confidence
Have you taken an AQ recently?
We have resources for you!
Member Discounts

July 2012
Expect greater accountability and transparency with discipline reform
Be Inspired by the College conference
Adding up to excellence
New Council holds inaugural meeting
Certified, qualified and supporting student achievement

May 2012
Inspiring Public Confidence
Accounting for our actions
Keep the drive alive
Qualified to excel

April 2012
Election Results: Meet Your New Council
Honouring student artists
Reflect on draft AQ course guidelines
Teach English in Québec

March 2012
Vote Now in Council Elections
iPad2 Winner
We Have Ebooks For You
Do You Need Classroom Supplies?

February 2012
Chat With Your Candidates
We Have Ebooks For You
See Our Events Calendar

January 2012
Announcing Your Council Candidates
What Do You Think?
Who Are Ontario's Top Educators?

2011

Issue # 59
Submit Council Nominations by December 9
Discussion: Technology in the Classroom Access
Free Resources
Member Discounts
Professionally Speaking

Issue # 58
Serve Your Profession
Paying Your Annual Membership Fee
Access Free Resources
Member Discounts

Issue # 57
The College Has Taken Action to Protect Students
Members Weigh in on Importance of Content in Teacher Education Programs
More Great Discounts for OCTs
Provide Input on Teacher Education Programs

Issue # 56
Your Profession is Calling You
Ontario College of Teachers Commissions The Hon. Patrick LeSage to Review Regulatory Processes
Facebook Updates Privacy Settings
Watch the 2011 Annual Meeting of Members Online

Issue # 54
Online 2010 College Annual Report Profiles Ontario Teachers
Celebrating National Aboriginal Day
Resources at Your Fingertips
Contests for Your Classroom
Enjoy Summer with OCT Discounts!

Issue # 53
Share Your Feedback About AQ Course Guidelines on Facebook
Tutorial Video Helps New Applicants
Taking an AQ this Summer? Access Resources Online
Discount Program Spreads

2010

Issue # 52
Education Minister Praises Work of College
Early Childhood Educators Seek New Registrar
Premium Research Service For You – Try it Today
New French-language Resources Search Engine
More Great Discounts for OCTs
Reading Rocks the North Literacy Conference

Issue # 51
World Teachers' Day 2010
Now online: A practicum resource filled with practical information
More Great Discounts for OCTs

Issue # 50
New premium research service for you
Resource guide for teacher assignments in Ontario schools
Interactive 2009 College annual report profiles Ontario teachers
More Great Discounts for OCTs

Issue 49
No More 194 Days, Streamlined Certificates and New AQs
Toronto Star Public Editor Delivers Keynote at Annual Meeting of Members
Your Library - Books, Videos...and Much, Much More
More Great Discounts for OCTs

2009

Issue 48
Ontario Teachers on YouTube
Tell Us What You Think Supervisory Officers Need to Know
More Great Discounts for OCTs
Your Input is Welcome for Accreditation Reviews

Issue 47
Council Chooses Chair, Vice-Chair
Council Appoints Joe Jamieson as Deputy Registrar
College Introduces AQ Search Engine
Your Library - Books, Videos...and Much, Much More

Issue 46
2008 College Annual Report Provides Rich Statistical Picture of Ontario's Teaching Profession
New Induction Resources Available
Michael Salvatori - the College's New Registrar and CEO
Your Library - Books, Videos...and Much, Much More
New Additions to Member Discounts

Issue 45
College Members Choose Fifth Council
Your Library - Books, Videos...and Much, Much More
New Additions to Member Discounts

Issue 44
Council Names Lise Roy-Kolbusz Interim Registrar
Have You Voted Yet?
Reminder to Pay Your 2009 Member Fee
There's Something New on Our Shelves

Issue 43
Candidate Biographies Available Online
Voting Begins March 9
Well-prepared Ontario Teachers Ready to Work – Anywhere
Now More Than 7,000 Resources For You

Issue 42

Council Appoints Michael Salvatori as next College Registrar
Council Candidates Announced
Now More Than 7,000 Resources For You

2008

Issue 41
Changes to certification in the works.
Qualifications renamed or discontinued.
Elementary teachers - complete this survey and be entered for a chance to win.
Do you find research in education useful to your teaching? Participate in an online survey.
Now More Than 6,500 Resources For You.

Issue 40
Course Guidelines Online for your Feedback
PQP Survey Online
Volunteer Opportunity for Accreditation Panels
Now More Than 6,500 Resources For You
College membership card gets you free admission
Use Your Card For More Discounts

Issue 39
Professional Advisory on Additional Qualifications
CBC's Fifth Estate - We are doing it right
French-language Services Report
Member Discounts Keep Growing

2007

Issue # 38
Emerging Employment Concern for New English-language Teachers
2008 Member Fee Payment
College Changes Department Titles
Now More Than 6,000 Resources For You

Issue # 37
Cyberbullies Concern Teachers
More Time to Reach Us
Teachers' Qualifications Revised
Now More Than 6,000 Resources For You

Issue # 36
Take a Look at Our 2006 Annual Report
AQ Restriction Removed from ICQs
One of Your Students Could Win a $15,000 Classroom Makeover
Library Services for Members

Issue # 35
College Recognizes Distance Education Delivery
Calling Experienced Educators
Events Calendar Available Online 24/7

Issue # 34
Teachers' Network Now Available
Council Names New Deputy Registrar
Sharing Ethical Dilemmas
Members' Discounts

2006

Issue # 33
Preparing Teachers for Tomorrow - The Review of Teachers' Qualifications
Reminder - You are invited to our Standards Forum
Nominate An Outstanding Educator for a Premier's Award
Send Us Your Calendar Listings

Issue # 32
Uneven job market for new teachers, College study says
Revised Professional Standards Equal New Opportunities for Growth
Meet Your New Council
Library Services for Members

Issue # 31
Council Election Results
College Seeks Changes to Proposed Legislation
New College Registrar and Acting Deputy Registrar Appointed
Library Services for Members

Issue # 30
Meet Your Candidates!
2006 State of the Teaching Profession Survey
Library Services for Members

Issue # 29
89 Seek Council Seats
Ballots Available Through the Members' Area
Congratulations to Our Contest Winners!
Library Services for Members

Issue # 28
Start the Nominations!
Election and Qualifying Test Amendments Take Effect
College Passes GST Cut on to Members
New library services for members

Issue # 27
Council Approves New Standards
Election Update
Imagine yourself in London or Vancouver!
New library services for members

Issue # 26
The Latest News on Your College
Members can now request items online

Issue # 25
Proposed legislation significantly alters College
Minister directs College to revise regulations
Bill 78 makes New Teacher Induction Program mandatory
Members benefit from showing new membership cards

Issue # 24
Tell Us What You Think of the Revised Standards
Membership Has Its Privileges

2005

Issue # 23
Tell us about your AQ experience and give us your opinion about the future of the AQ program
New network for teachers

Issue # 22
Smaller classes do matter, respondents to third annual
College member survey say

Issue # 21
College study shows Ontario teacher shortage is over
Links to Sites for Teachers

Issue # 20
Preparing Teachers for Tomorrow
Library Services for You

Issue # 19
Council Acts to Protect New Teachers
Lise St-Éloi Appointed Co-ordinator of French-Language Services
New Library Services Popular with Members

2004

Issue # 18
Marketing needed to attract men to teaching, educators say
Return books for free
Employment opportunities at the Ontario College of Teachers

Issue # 16
Council Approves Lower Membership Fee
Multi-teacher household? You can arrange to reduce the number of copies of Professionally Speaking you receive.

Issue # 15
College Releases 2004 State of the Teaching Profession Survey Results Resignation of Board Member/Council Vacancy Standards Review: What Does It Mean to be a Teacher? Elementary Teachers' Opportunity

Issue # 14
Standards Review: What Does It Mean to be a Teacher?
College Council Launches Review on College Governance Elementary Teachers' Opportunity

Issue # 13
Professional Development for Ontario's Teachers - Advice to the Minister of Education

2003

Issue # 12
Professional Learning Program To Be Cancelled

Issue # 11
College urges provincial government to support newly certified teachers

Issue # 6
E-vote Now!
Another Contest ... and You're Already Entered
College Members Can Track Professional Learning Online
Invitation to Serve on Professional Learning Committee
Call for Nominations - 2003 CEA-Whitworth Award for Educational Research

Issue # 5
College Names W. Douglas Wilson as Registrar and Chief Executive Officer
Atkinson Foundation Honours Outgoing Registrar

2002

Issue # 4
College Holds Presentations Across Province to Launch First Professional Advisory

Issue # 3
October 5th is World Teachers' Day

Issue # 2
Minister ‘Studying' College Request for PLP Funding; Fees Must Rise
College Sought Government Funding for PLP
College Joins Forces with Universities to Attract Technological Studies Teachers

Issue # 1
World Teachers' Day
Do You Know A Teacher Looking For A Teaching Position?
Here's A New Service From The College That Can Help