Have a say on the future of your profession

IN THIS ISSUE: Have a say on the future of your profession

AUGUST 2021

FOR COLLEGE MEMBERS

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Have a say on the future of your profession

Later this month, the College will begin recruiting qualified and dedicated Ontario Certified Teachers and members of the public to serve on Council, committees and adjudicative panels. Your decisions will help shape the profession and support the well-being of more than two million Ontario students.

The application period opens on August 16 via oct.ca.

Stay tuned for more information. We hope you’ll apply.

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Thinking about sharpening your skills in the coming year?

Interested in special education, math or how to create an inclusive classroom? Find additional qualification (AQ) courses that suit your professional learning goals. Our search engine Find an AQ will help you find the course and the provider to suit your needs.

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You're invited to the College's Annual Meeting of Members

Join us virtually on September 29

Please register and hear from a panel of regulatory experts, Paul Boniferro, Transition Supervisory Officer, and Dr. Derek Haime, OCT, Registrar & CEO, at our Annual Meeting of Members (AMM) on Wednesday, September 29 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Learn about the College's governance modernization and our work in the public interest.

Our AMM will include a live Q&A session. Submit your questions in advance or during the event. Learn more.

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Now accepting 2021 scholarship applications

Our scholarship program acknowledges teacher candidates for their outstanding academic achievement and high level of preparedness in teacher education. Applications are accepted until August 31, 2021.

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Math Proficiency Test – deadline extension

The Ministry of Education has extended the deadline to fulfill the Math Proficiency Test (MPT) condition from August 31, 2021 to December 31, 2021. This applies to applicants who have completed an Ontario teacher education program.

Learn more.

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College's 2020 Annual Report Now Online

How did the pandemic affect early-career teachers' employment? What was the most popular AQ in 2020?

See these stats and many more in the College's 2020 Annual Report, now online. The publication also highlights Council and committee activities from the past year, messages from the Transition Supervisory Officer and the Registrar, and financial information. Read the report.

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Free Resources:

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•	Find an AQ

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