2023

September 2023

• New teaching certificate helps address teacher shortage
• 2023 Annual Meeting of Members
• September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• Discover the latest findings on Ontario's teacher employment trends in the 2022 Transition to Teaching report
• Profile: Council member Abena Buahene
• Help govern your profession
• Library services
• Have you completed an AQ?
• View your application progress via your account
• Access services via your member account
• What would you do?
• Discipline Summaries

August 2023

• Council special meeting summary
• New teaching certificate helps address teacher shortage
• Help govern your profession
• Profile: Bilingual Council member Elaine Lajeunesse
• The College’s 2022 Annual Report now available
• Want to learn more about advancing your teaching skills or becoming qualified in another division?
• Meet our 2022 scholarship recipients
• Library services
• Discipline Summaries

July 2023

• New legislation increases support for student safety
• Help govern the profession
• Council Meeting Summary
• Profile: Council member Douglas Gosse, OCT
• Meet our 2022 scholarship recipients
• Library Services
• Discipline Summaries

June 2023

• Sexual Abuse Prevention Program
• Holocaust education and countering antisemitism
• Temporary Certificate
• Do you need to update your information on the public register?
• International educators
• Profile: Council member Imran Syed, OCT
• Library services
• Discipline Summaries

May 2023

• Bill 98, The Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act
• How to protect children and youth from harm: listen anytime, anywhere
• Mental Health Week: May 1 – May 7
• Changed your name?
• Profile: Council member Valerie Williamson, OCT
• Now accepting 2023 scholarship applications
• Spring reading
• Discipline Summaries

April 2023

• Duty to report child abuse or neglect
• Now accepting 2023 scholarship applications
• Council meeting summary
• Investigation case study
• OCTs and applicants: new self-serve options available online
• Library services
• Don’t forget to pay your 2023 annual membership fee
• Discipline Summaries

March 2023

• OCTs and applicants: new self-serve options available online
• Now accepting 2023 scholarship applications
• Fair access to regulated professions
• Myth or Fact
• Registration Appeals Committee
• Are you enrolled in an AQ course?
• Don’t forget to pay your 2023 membership fee
• Discipline Summaries

February 2023

• Learn more about Black history
• OCTs and applicants: new self-serve options available online
• Interested in advancing your teaching skills or becoming qualified to teach in another division?
• Complaint resolution
• Discipline Summaries

January 2023

• What would you do?
• OCTs and applicants: new self-serve options available online
• Awareness of professionalism in teaching
• Meet our 2022 scholarship recipients
• Curious about what other OCTs are reading?
• Interested in a role on Council, committees or a roster?
• Don't forget to pay your 2023 membership fee
• Discipline Summaries

2022

December 2022

• Linda Lacroix, OCT is next CEO and Registrar of the College
• College approves 2023 budget
• At the heart of teacher professionalism
• Convert your Temporary Certificate into a General Certificate of Qualification and
• Registration
• College turns 25
• Council meeting summary
• Profile: Anne Resnick, Chair of the Investigation Committee
• Learn more about literacy
• Discipline Summaries

November 2022

• Changed your name?
• Convert your Temporary Certificate into a General Certificate of Qualification and
• Registration
• Mobile App to be Decommissioned
• Annual Meeting of Members Summary
• Need practical guidance for your practice?
• Profile: Diana Miles, Chair of College Council
• Magazine lovers
• Discipline Summaries

October 2022

• What would you do?
• Sexual Abuse Prevention Program: deadline passed
• Applicants for membership: Certification clarification
• Library services
• 2021 Annual report
• Discipline Summaries

September 2022

• Sexual Abuse Prevention Program Sept. 15 deadline and extension requests
• You're invited: Virtual Annual Meeting of Members. Join us online Sept. 28
• OCTs and applicants: self-serve options available online
• Update & clarification: service timelines, applications, and teacher shortages
• Governance: Join us
• Appointment: Director of Investigations and Hearings
• College library services
• Discipline Summaries

August 2022

• Sexual Abuse Prevention Program deadline for Members in Good Standing as of January 1, 2022 and requests for extension
• An update regarding the College's service timelines, clarification regarding our application process and how we're addressing Ontario's teacher shortages
• You're invited to the College's Virtual Annual Meeting of Members. Join us online Sept. 28
• College Leadership Appointments
• Now accepting 2022 scholarship applications
• New at the library
• Discipline Summaries

July 2022

• What would you do?
• 77,500+ have completed the mandatory Sexual Abuse Prevention Program
• Myth: The College advocates for members’ employment rights
• Are you a magazine lover?
• Now accepting 2022 scholarship applications
• Council meeting summary
• Discipline Summaries

June 2022

• Want to learn more about advancing your teaching skills or becoming qualified in another division?
• A simplified course creation tool for Additional Qualifications providers
• Now accepting 2022 scholarship applications
• Myth: Half-a-million Canadian children and youth are affected by mental illness
• June 16 Council meeting
• New at the library
• Discipline Summaries

May 2022

• 60,000+ have completed mandatory sexual abuse prevention program ahead of Sept. 15 deadline
• College shares concerns regarding Bill 88
• What does professional misconduct or incompetence mean?
• Myth: My privacy is guaranteed on social media
• Library inquiries
• Council meeting summary
• Discipline Summaries

April 2022

• Free webinar: Managing bias to support student success
• What is the role of the College's Investigation Committee?
• Accessing eBooks from the College's library
• 2022 membership fee
• Discipline Summaries

March 2022

• New Council, committee, and roster members
• Reminder: Complete the mandatory sexual abuse prevention program
• Now accepting 2022 scholarship applications
• Curious about what other OCTs are reading?
• Don't forget to pay your 2022 membership fee
• Discipline Summaries

February 2022

• Shortage of teachers growing, College survey shows
• Temporary certificate expanded to address Ontario's continuing teacher shortage
• New Council, committee, and roster members
• Mandatory sexual abuse prevention program, now available
• 2022 membership fee: deadline extension
• Check out our library's expanded selection of publications!
• Discipline Summaries

January 2022

• New Council, committee and roster members
• New legislation ensures only Ontario Certified Teachers can use the OCT designation
• Mandatory sexual abuse prevention program launched on January 3
• Math Proficiency Test no longer a certification requirement
• Upgrade your skills
• Don't forget to pay your 2022 membership fee
• Discipline Summaries

2021

December 2021

• NEW: Professional advisory on anti–Black racism
• Governance applications update
• Mandatory sexual abuse prevention program launching on January 3
• Meet our scholarship recipients
• Math Proficiency Test deadline
• Temporary certificate extension and expansion
• January 2022: Your College and You to become College's official publication
• Active on social media?

November 2021

• New legislation recognizes teacher professionalism and introduces further efficiencies to College's governance structure
• Mandatory sexual abuse prevention program launching on January 1
• Free webinar: Indigenous ways of knowing in teacher education
• Math Proficiency Test deadline
• Temporary Certificate deadline
• OCT membership card compatible with digital wallet app for iOS and Android
• Magazine-lovers: check out our library's expanded selection of online magazines

October 2021

• Positive and enthusiastic response: Governance recruitment
• Development of mandatory sexual abuse prevention program for Ontario Certified Teachers
• College requests access to vulnerable sector checks
• What would you do?
• Free webinar: Indigenous ways of knowing
• World Teachers' Day tributes for 2021
• College is open for business, but our office remains closed
• Math Proficiency Test – deadline extension

September 2021

• Join College Council, committees or rosters
• Webinar: Indigenous ways of knowing
• Advice for your daily practice
• Myth/Fact
• You're invited to the College's Virtual Annual Meeting of Members. Join us online on Sept. 29.
• Math Proficiency Test – deadline extension

August 2021

• Have a say on the future of your profession
• Thinking about sharpening your skills in the coming year?
• You're invited to the College's Annual Meeting of Members. Join us virtually on September 29.
• Now accepting 2021 scholarship applications
• Math Proficiency Test – deadline extension
• College's 2020 Annual Report Now Online

July 2021

• What would you do?
• Criminal proceedings relevant to College membership on the public register
• Shaping the future of your profession
• Math Proficiency Test – deadline extension
• Now accepting 2021 scholarship applications
• You’re invited to the College’s Annual Meeting of Members. Join us virtually on September 29.
• And the award goes to …

June 2021

• Amorell Saunders N’Daw named lead writer for future professional advisory on anti-Black racism
• Get involved in serving the public interest
• Investigations and Hearings webinar for employers
• Now accepting 2021 scholarship applications
• Poll
• Sept. 29, 2021: Virtual Annual Meeting of Members
• Helpful online resources

May 2021

• Listening to you
• New ASL & LSQ second-language courses
• Want to advance your career?
• Myth/Fact
• Need some guidance for your practice?
• Now accepting 2021 scholarship applications.

April 2021

• Governance update – Recruitment process
• April 29: Maintaining professional boundaries in-person and online
• Check out our library’s expanded selection of online magazines!
• Video conferencing guidelines
• Myth/Fact

March 2021

• Know your boundaries
• New reporting obligations for College members
• Poll – What steps do you take to continue your professional learning?
• Myth/Fact
• The power of memory

February 2021

• Student protection
• The College welcomes the appointment of Paul Boniferro as the Transition Supervisory Officer (TSO)
• Rosters application open
• New temporary certificate receives overwhelming response
• What would you do?
• Precious impact of a drama teacher

January 2021

• Wishing you a happy new year!
• Continued shortage of teachers projected by College survey
• New teaching certificate helps province address COVID-19-related teacher shortage
• Meet our 2020 scholarship recipients
• AQ Equivalency
• Roles of Council committees

2020

December 2020

• New legislation addresses student safety and College governance
• Dr. Derek Haime, OCT is next CEO and Registrar of the College
• Addressing hateful remarks or behaviour
• Technological qualifications
• Education Minister Stephen Lecce Addresses the Eighth College Council
• College advisory addresses professional boundaries
• College’s membership fee remains fixed at $170 for 2021
• Increase of therapy and counselling funding
• Strategies to improve resilience
• A Stand-up guy

November 2020

• You decide
• Council approves additional scholarship
• Interacting with students via video conferencing
• Poll – How do you engage students?
• Promoting students’ well-being
• Roles of Council committees

October 2020

• What would you do?
• Registrar & Chief Executive Officer
• Are you teaching the new math curriculum this year?
• College’s 2019 annual report now online
• Run for College Council or nominate a colleague
• Roles of Council committees

September 2020

• You’re invited to the College’s Annual Meeting of Members. Join us virtually on September 23
• Run for College Council or nominate a colleague
• Interacting with students via video conferencing?
• New AQ guideline on anti-Black racism in the works
• The College is open, virtually
• Early teaching careers interrupted
• Reminder: annual membership fee payment for 2020 due Sept 30
• Roles of Council committees

August 2020

• Run or nominate for College Council
• You're invited to the College Annual Meeting of Members (Virtual). Join us on September 23.
• The College is open, virtually
• Roles of Council committees

July 2020

• Karen Murray, OCT, Leads Development of New AQ Guide on Anti-Black Racism
• College supports government's anti-racism initiatives
• Myths/Facts
• How to help students recognize real-world challenges and develop practical solutions
• The College is open, virtually
• Roles of Council committees

June 2020

• A time for reflection and action
• The College is open, virtuallyWhat would you do?
• College library service
• Poll
• Myths/Facts
• Roles of Council committees

May 2020

• Video conferencing guidelines
• Changes to certification requirements due to COVID-19
• The College remains open, virtually
• Mail and courier services
• College library services
• Myths/Facts

March 2020

• Developing professional relationships with students
• What steps do you take in your classroom to support diverse learning styles?
• Now accepting: 2020-2021 scholarship applications
• Myths/Facts
• Roles of Council committees

February 2020

• Now accepting: 2020-2021 scholarship applications
• Meet our 2019 scholarship recipients
• Myths/Facts
• Roles of Council committees
• In the community

January 2020

• Therapy and counselling funding support available
• What would you do?
• Myths/Facts
• Roles of Council committees
• Don't forget to pay your 2020 membership fee

2019

December 2019

• Program guidelines under development to aid victims of abuse
• 2020 Membership package: from paper to digital
• Valuable advice for your practice
• Myth/Fact
• Poll: What are the main reasons you use apps, websites and other technologies in your classroom?
• A new and easier way to reach us
• Roles of Council committees
• The holiday break is a good time…

November 2019

• What would you do?
• A new and easier way to reach us
• Accessing your College account
• New and improved library services
• Upgrade your skills
• Active on social media?
• In the community

October 2019

• World Teachers' Day is October 5^th
• Council Meeting Update
• Mathematic Proficiency Test for aspiring teachers
• Accessing your College account
• New and improved library services
• Tell us how you get involved in your community, in your profession, and beyond
• In the community

September 2019

• Accessing your College account
• New and improved library services
• New students, same advice
• Myth/Fact
• Showcase your students’ artwork!
• In the community

August 2019

• What would you do?
• Reviewing incompetence matters
• Myth or Fact
• Listening to you
• In the community

July 2019

• 2018 Annual Report goes live
• Highlights from our Annual Meeting of Members
• Do you know how to support at-risk students?
• Council position filled
• Interim College CEO & Registrar
• What do students envision for their education?
• Myth or Fact
• In the community

June 2019

• Watch our live stream. Join us for our Annual Meeting of Members.
• How to support students’ mental health: listen anytime, anywhere
• Myth or Fact
• Your fees at work
• What first-day actions do you take in your classroom to start the year on the right foot?
• In the community

May 2019

• You’re invited to the Annual Meeting of Members. Join us on May 30.
• Helpful video provides added help to support students’ mental health
• Teachers play a critical role protecting students
• Myth or Fact
• In the community

April 2019

• Bill 48, The Safe and Supportive Classrooms Act receives third reading and Royal Assent
• It's your Annual Meeting of Members. Please join us on May 30Supporting students' mental health
• What would you do?
• Myth or Fact
• In the community

March 2019

• College Council recommends changes to our governance structure
• The College applauds the Supreme Court for strengthening student privacy
• Court order preserves transparency of College discipline decisions
• Supporting students' mental health
• Myth or Fact
• Don't forget to pay your 2019 membership fee
• How many videos have you viewed, liked or shared on our YouTube channel?

February 2019

• Council to discuss results of independent governance review
• New Strategic Priorities will guide College's work
• Meet our 2018 scholarship recipients!
• Now accepting: 2019-2020 scholarship applications
• Myth or Fact

January 2019

• What would you do?
• Supporting students with mental health concerns
• Myth or Fact

2018

December 2018

• College releases results of independent governance review
• New counselling program for victims of sexual abuse
• Supporting Students’ Mental Health advisory released
• Setting boundaries with students
• The holiday break is a good time…
• Poll: Which College services and products do you use?
• Myth or Fact

November 2018

• College welcomes legislative changes to improve student protection and math instruction
• Teachers experienced life-changing opportunities
• Refresh your skills
• Disciplinary hearing process
• Myth or Fact?
• In the community

October 2018

• World Teachers’ Day – October 5th
• Help to manage your classroom environment
• What would you do?
• Enhancing your future practice
• Myth or Fact?

September 2018

• Free access: more than 12,000 books, eBooks and DVDs
• How to respond to bullying?
• Poll: How do you develop your leadership skills?
• Myth Fact
• Want to shape how teachers can add to their professional knowledge?

August 2018

• What would you do?
• You have a new Council
• Myth Fact
• How we resolve complaints
• Interested in shaping how and what teachers teach?
• Listening to you

July 2018

• Teachers' off-duty conduct matters
• New legislation strengthens College's role
• Is your information up to date?
• 2017 Annual Report goes live
• Great discussion
• Want to provide feedback on AQ course guidelines?
• In the community

June 2018

• What matters most?
• What would you do?
• College role strengthened due to changes in legislation
• You're invited. It's your Annual Meeting of Members on June 6.
• Your eighth College Council
• Interested in shaping how and what teachers teach?
• Myth or Fact?

May 2018

• College intervened at Supreme Court of Canada to protect student privacy
• Eighth Council elected
• College established French language services protocol
• It's your Annual Meeting of Members. Please join us on June 6
• Myth or Fact?
• Interested in AQ policy development?
• Now accepting: 2018-2019 scholarship applications

April 2018

• College supports legislative changes to better protect students
• Are you a voter? 
• Interested in AQ policy development?
• Myth or Fact?
• Inspirational future teachers
• In the community

March 2018

• College welcomes government's plans to strengthen our role in protecting students
• Election Information Sessions Governing the Profession
• Strategies to inform your professional practice
• Myth or Fact
• Don't forget to pay your 2018 membership fee

February 2018

• The power of your emotional intelligence (EI)
• College advances diversity with new policy
• Be vote-ready!
• Myth or Fact?
• Enhancing your future practice

January 2018

• When people complain
• What would you do?
• Myth or Fact?
• Be vote-ready!

2017

December 2017

• How to maintain a professional use of e-communication and social media
• Don't miss your chance!
• Tell us
• The holiday break is a good time...
• Myth or fact?

November 2017

• What would you do?
• One month to run for College Council
• Myth or fact?
• Use music to promote social justice within your school
• In the community

October 2017

• Celebrate World Teachers Day on October 5
• Responding to bullying
• Run for College Council
• Myth or fact?
• Mark your calendars

September 2017

• Serve your profession
• What does a Council member do?
• Members say why they run
• Myth or Fact?
• Celebrating Great Teaching

August 2017

• What would you do?
• Serve your profession
• Individuals can make an anonymous complaint against members of the College?
• Tell us what you want to learn
• Remarkable teachers impact the stage and screen

July 2017

• Run for College Council
• Summer is a good time…
• How do you communicate with parents?
• Myth or Fact?
• 2016 Annual Report released
• Pitch in to help
• In the community

June 2017

• You're invited. It’s your Annual Members’ Meeting.
• Strategies to inform your professional practice
• Do you know an exceptional teacher candidate?
• Choose a paperless membership package
• Pitch in to help
• In the community

May 2017

• It’s your Annual Member’s Meeting. Please join us.
• We’re turning 20!
• Engaging with the Professional Learning Framework for the Teaching Profession
• What would you do?
• Follow us on Facebook
• Choose a paperless membership package

April 2017

• Did you take an AQ? Check your certificate.
• Honouring future teachers
• Strategies to inform your professional practice
• We’re turning 20!
• Enhancing student protection in the public interest
• Council makes election process easier
• Upgrading your skills?
• Borrow books, ebooks, DVDs – free
• Pitch in to help

March 2017

• Call for art work
• What does the College do?
• Enhancing student protection in the public interest
• Great Teaching
• 2017 annual membership fees due
• The College in your community

February 2017

• Are you on Facebook?
• What would you do?
• Creating inclusive schools?
• Enhancing student protection in the public interest
• Why do you visit Find a Teacher?

January 2017

• Do you have space for one more New Year’s resolution?
• Strategies to inform your professional practice
• Call for art work
• Bullying: an insidious behavior with long term consequences
• Election of members to serve on College governing council – let’s make voting easier

2016

December 2016

• Protecting the public interest
• Call for art work
• Play on
• Borrow books, ebooks, DVDs – free
• Celebrating Great Teaching
• Providing you with ideas on Pinterest
• Don’t Forget to Pay Your Membership Fee
• Access to MemberPerks has changed

November 2016

• What would you do?
• Your off-duty conduct matters
• In a word? Fantastic!
• Opportunity to join College’s Council
• All disciplinary decisions now available on CanLII
• The College in your community

October 2016

• Show your pride...
• Teachers experienced life-changing opportunities
• The College thanks YOU
• Ways to refine your practice
• Strategies to inform your professional practice
• Parlez-vous Français?
• The College in the community
• Why do you read the magazine?

September 2016

• Teachers experience life-changing opportunities in difficult situations
• Top 10 inclusive classroom strategies
• What to do if you suspect that a student is being abused
• What does the College do?
• The College in the community

August 2016

• What would you do?
• In the Anishinaabe culture, respect is modelled
• Your magazine stands out
• Innovative technology brings the College's annual meeting of members to you!
• Order books – free of charge

• Ethical standards captured in aboriginal art
• Summer is a good time…
• Upgrading your skills?
• Strategies to inform your professional practice
• Experience your College like never before
• Do you know an exceptional teacher candidate?

June 2016

• Join us! Hear how the Ombudsman resolves school board complaints
• Do you know an exceptional teacher candidate?
• College updates safety advice
• Visit our booth at Toronto Pride
• One, two, three…

May 2016

• Join us! Hear how the Ombudsman resolves cases
• Stepping outside the classroom
• Do you know an exceptional teacher candidate?
• Pitch in to help
• Be with us in May 2016
• Decoding dyslexia

April 2016

• Investigation Committee case study: What would you do?
• Changing job market holds promise for OCTs
• Honouring future teachers
• Strategies to inform your professional practice
• Dispelling myths about sharing information with children's aid societies

March 2016

• Celebrating Great Teaching
• 2016 annual membership fees due
• Know someone abroad who wants to teach in Ontario?
• Be with us in May 2016

February 2016

• Share your reflections in our SOQP survey
• Save the date – be with us in May 2016
• Meet our 2015 scholarship recipients!
• Shifting gears
• ADHD now

January 2016

• The case of social media use
• What does it mean to have integrity?
• Save the date – be with us in May 2016
• Strategies to inform your professional practice
• Curious about what is it like to be a new teacher in Ontario?

2015

December 2015

• Shape the future of your profession
• Add some drama
• Borrow books, ebooks, DVDs – free
• Help your students find their inner activist
• What does teacher leadership look like?

November 2015

• Have you seen the Duty to Report advisory?
• Consultations on duty to report child abuse
• Celebrating Great Teaching
• Check your inbox for our library survey
• Thoughts from Ontario teachers

October 2015

• What to do if you suspect that a student is being abused
• Let’s celebrate YOU
• Strategies to inform your professional practice
• Top 10 inclusive classroom strategies

September 2015

• How to protect children from abuse and neglect
• Have a classroom idea to share?
• Saskatchewan teachers to govern their profession
• What will future teachers learn?
• Inspire students to be future scientists, artists, photographers, architects…
• Quick and easy read
• Student Essay Contest

August 2015

• Seventh Council underway
• Profiling Ontario teachers
• What are you reading?
• Your magazine stands out
• Some advice for the College
• What would you do?

July 2015

• Pan Am & Parapan Am Games: Celebrating Cultural Diversity
• Celebrating Great Teaching
• Strategies to Inform Your Professional Practice
• Honoring future teachers
• Revised app features new, popular AQs
• Do you receive multiple copies of the magazine?
• Pitch in to help

June 2015

• Looking to teach abroad?
• You are invited
• App to highlight newest courses
• Do you receive multiple copies of the magazine?
• Visit our booth at Toronto Pride
• Pitch in to help

May 2015

• Your vote, your Council
• How open is open?
• Teaching LGBTQ students
• Now Available for Blackberry 10!
• Education Week – May 4-8 – Show your best!
• Pitch in to help
• Browse our Book Reviews Online

April 2015

• Voting Ends April 7
• Minister praises College for championing the teaching profession
• CBC Ombudsman to address AMM
• Thumbs Up for French Services
• Investigation Committee Case Study: What Would You Do?
• Strategies to Inform Your Professional Practice
• The Power of Communication
• Free Poetry Contest for Young Poets in the GTA

March 2015

• See Who’s Seeking Your Vote
• Celebrating Great Teaching
• Positive Signs in Teacher Hiring
• Help Update the Professional Learning Framework
• Don’t Forget to Pay your Membership Fee

February 2015

• See Who’s Running for College Council
• Help Update the Professional Learning Framework
• Council Revises TQR and Accreditation Regulations
• Reporting Cyberbullying
• Your Mobile College
• Have you Read This Yet?
• Don’t Forget to Pay your Membership Fee

January 2015

• See Who’s Running for College Council
• Help Shape the Future of Your Profession
• Investigation Committee Case Study: What would you do?
• Honouring Exceptional Dedication
• College Office Granted Environmental Certification
• Your Mobile College
• Have you Read This Yet?
• Don’t Forget to Pay your Membership Fee

2014

December 2014

• Minister Commends College Commitment
• College Conference Attracts Thought Leaders in Regulation and Education
• Milton Teacher Inspires Public Confidence
• Include Aboriginal Perspectives in your Practice
• Don’t Forget to Pay Your Membership Fee
• Where do You Turn for Professional Development?
• Your Mobile College
• Celebrating Great Teaching
• Have You Read This Yet?

November 2014

• Council Nominations Close December 5
• We Got Silver!
• Include Aboriginal Perspectives in Your Practice
• Annual Meeting Recap
• Tools to Inform Your Professional Practice
• Author Talk
• The College In Your Community
• Your Mobile College
• Have You Read This Yet?

October 2014

• Happy World Teachers’ Day
• Run for Council
• Solve the EQuAtiOn
• Your Mobile College
• Celebrating Great Teaching
• Author's Talk
• The College in Your Community
• Have You Read This Yet?

September 2014

• Council Nominations Open
• Accrediting Faculties of Education
• Saskatchewan Government: Teacher Self Regulation Coming in 2015
• Your Mobile College
• Margaret Wilson Library open house
• Register Now - College Conference
• Ontario Universities’ Fair
• Word On The Street
• Have you read this yet?

August 2014

• Have you read this yet?
• What’s in the way of change?
• Trending today and tomorrow: Digital education
• Education ministers promote consistency in early learning
• Children’s learning improves with less on canvas
• Thanks for chipping in!
• Save the date

July 2014

• Coroner’s inquest affects regulatory reporting
• Who oversees regulators?
• Sharing effective practices
• Professionally Speaking wins at KRW Awards!
• Save the Date
• Share your best advice!
• Have you read this yet?

June 2014

• Annual Meeting of Members rescheduled to October 1
• It’s a privilege. Learn why.
• Share your thoughts
• Exemplary OCT teaches at-risk students to dream big
• The word is out
• Save the Date
• Have you read this yet?

May 2014

• Annual Meeting of Members
• Save the Date
• England sets up College of Teaching
• Nova Scotia College of Teachers
• Keep the drive alive
• Margaret Wilson Library open house
• Visit our booth at Ottawa’s International Children’s Festival
• Have you read this yet?
• OCT MemberPerks® - Save and win!

March 2014

• Telling the public who we are and what we do
• 2014 Member Fee due
• Job market remains competitive
• Save the Date
• Chip in to support new teachers
• Taste unforgettable wines with sommelier Steve Campo!
• Honour an exceptional educator
• Congratulations to Teresa Rowan, winner of the Fitbit Wireless Activity Tracker!

January 2014

• Add the OCT app to your mobile device
• Conference focuses on safety
• See Ontario’s young artists’ œuvres
• Eradicating racism
• Deep freeze coping skills (contest!)
• Congratulations!

2013

December 2013

• E-Services, your new online marketplace
• Introducing MemberPerks®: a new way to save!
• Big day for College Scholarship Program
• A career with the Ontario College of Teachers
• Ultimate movie giveaway!
• Win a signed copy of The Orenda by Joseph Boyden!

November 2013

• Changes support enhanced program
• Share your vision
• Survey Says: Thank you!
• Pay it forward
• Remembering 14 young women

October 2013

• Growing support for The Protecting Students Act
• Initial teacher education program in flight
• Post. Receive. Succeed.
• Movie night giveaway!
• A $25 gift card for your thoughts
• Promoting teacher professionalism
• Win a copy of Orenda by Joseph Boyden

September 2013

• College welcomes proposed Protecting Students Act
• Happy World Teachers' Day
• The word is out
• Practical research at your fingertips
• Kindergarten collaboration

August 2013

• Statistics abound in annual report
• TAP into OCT savings
• Trade teaching tips & WIN!
• Your source for resources

June 2013

• Expanded program welcomed
• Minister addresses Council
• Regulators facing challenges
• Advice safeguards students
• Who's reading what

May 2013

• Safety advice to help you safeguard students
• You are invited
• Charity golf tournament
• Reflect on draft AQ course guidelines
• Fresh start contest
• Facebook poll winner

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

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

2006

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 the 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