What to do if you suspect that a student is being abused

You have a legal obligation to report to a Children’s Aid Society if you suspect that a child is in need of protection. Need some help? The College’s latest professional advisory Duty to Report will guide you in the right direction.

Let’s celebrate YOU

October 5 is World Teachers’ Day. The College thanks all OCTs for the passion, the care and the commitment that you demonstrate every day. Check out what some notable Canadians – from acclaimed actor Rachel McAdams to hockey superstar P.K. Subban – have said to Professionally Speaking about their favourite Ontario teachers.

Strategies to inform your professional practice

Tell us how you ensure student safety on a field trip and see which best practices top your list in the December 2015 issue of Professionally Speaking. The poll enables OCTs to share advice, opinions and effective practices on educational topics related to professional practice.

Top 10 inclusive classroom strategies

You want your students to feel that their contributions and perspectives are equally valued? See what some of your colleagues are doing to create and maintain inclusive classrooms.

Check out our AQ on inclusive classrooms.

Changed locations?

As an Ontario Certified Teacher, you are required to ensure the College
has accurate information about your work/business address. If you are employed or self-employed in a position of authority over children or students or in education, please let us know your employer’s address.

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Read these articles in Professionally Speaking:

Author Yann Martel’s
Remarkable Teachers

Interview with singer & activist Raine Maida

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