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What we do
We regulate the teaching profession in Ontario.
Registration
You must be certified by the College and keep your membership in good standing to teach in the province’s publicly funded elementary and secondary schools. Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) is a professional designation entrenched in law.
Regulation
The College serves the public interest by regulating the teaching profession to protect students. Our mandate is defined by the Ontario College of Teachers Act, 1996 and other provincial legislation.
Accreditation
The College is responsible for accrediting all pre-service and in-service teacher education programs that are offered in Ontario.
Already certified?
As an OCT, you can access a range of College resources, services and information through your College account.
Need teaching resources?
OCTs across Ontario can borrow books and eBooks, access scholarly and professional articles and more through the Margaret Wilson Library.
Latest News
/ View all newsSeptember 23, 2026
Strengthening Indigenous-led Teacher Education in Ontario’s Postsecondary System
The Ontario College of Teachers (the College) welcomes a recent regulatory change that takes an important step toward strengthening the Indigenous teacher workforce in Ontario while supporting Indigenous-led approaches to teacher education and Indigenous language instruction.
September 23, 2026
You’re Invited to Our Annual Meeting of Members on Tuesday, October 20
Join College leadership for our Annual Meeting of Members on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET.
September 17, 2026
Refreshed Professional Standards support ethical practice and student learning
The Ontario College of Teachers has launched nine refreshed Professional Standards to guide the evolving responsibilities of Ontario Certified Teachers (OCTs) and support a shared understanding of professional expectations.
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