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September 2026

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Ontario Certified Teachers and the Professional Standards

The Professional Standards for Ontario Certified Teachers (OCTs) set out a shared vision for teaching in Ontario. They reflect the commitment by OCTs to support student learning and well-being, foster inclusive and equitable learning environments, uphold ethical practices, and engage in ongoing professional learning.

For parents and families, the standards provide confidence that OCTs hold themselves accountable to clear expectations for professional practice and are committed to helping every student learn, succeed, and reach their full potential.

The Professional Standards:

  • Ontario Certified Teachers demonstrate care
  • Ontario Certified Teachers demonstrate respect
  • Ontario Certified Teachers act with integrity
  • Ontario Certified Teachers build trust
  • Ontario Certified Teachers uphold a commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
  • Ontario Certified Teachers are committed to students and student learning
  • Ontario Certified Teachers develop and demonstrate professional competencies
  • Ontario Certified Teachers exercise knowledge-informed professional practice
  • Ontario Certified Teachers foster collaborative professional relationships

Learn more about the Professional Standards and the role of the Ontario College of Teachers at: https://oct.ca/professionalstandards

For LinkedIn

OCTs hold themselves to a shared set of Professional Standards, a public commitment to how they teach, care for students, and conduct themselves as professionals. 🍎

These standards guide OCTs to:
✅ Support student learning and well-being
✅ Foster inclusive, equitable classrooms
✅ Uphold ethical practices
✅ Commit to ongoing professional learning

For parents and families, this means confidence that every OCT is accountable to clear, consistent expectations, and committed to helping every student learn, succeed, and reach their full potential.

The Professional Standards:

  1. Ontario Certified Teachers demonstrate care
  2. Ontario Certified Teachers demonstrate respect
  3. Ontario Certified Teachers act with integrity
  4. Ontario Certified Teachers build trust
  5. Ontario Certified Teachers uphold a commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
  6. Ontario Certified Teachers are committed to students and student learning
  7. Ontario Certified Teachers develop and demonstrate professional competencies
  8. Ontario Certified Teachers exercise knowledge-informed professional practice
  9. Ontario Certified Teachers foster collaborative professional relationships

Learn more about the Professional Standards and the role of the Ontario College of Teachers at: https://oct.ca/professionalstandards

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The Professional Standards articulate how OCTs hold themselves accountable to clear expectations for professional practice that supports students and builds public trust.

https://oct.ca/professionalstandards