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Protecting the public interest |
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In this Issue
Welcome to the December issue of The Standard. In this edition you’ll find information about youth mental health, online education resources, and the latest installment in the Great Teaching video series. |
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Public Presentations to College Council
Do you have a topic related to the College’s work or activities that you would like to present to our Council? Council invites public presentations at its quarterly meetings and at the Annual Meeting of Members. |
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Celebrating Great Teaching
The College sets the standards of practice and the ethical standards for Ontario’s teaching profession. See how Petra Eperjesi, OCT, has designed a nature-based kindergarten program that teaches real-world lessons to students.
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Bookmark This
Visit these online resources for parents and students:
- There’s an app for that: Looking for the perfect French class app for your young child? Or how about a game that helps students 12+ with their fractions? Then check out these educational apps. Looking for apps in English and French? Read reviews of bilingual apps created for parents and teachers.
- Find a Teacher: The College’s online public registry lets you see that a teacher is in good standing with the College and, therefore, able to teach in publicly funded schools. Visit oct.ca
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Youth Mental Health
Hosted by the Ontario Coalition for Children and Youth Mental Health, the 2016 Summit on Children & Youth Mental Health will be held on April 7 – 8 in Toronto. This year’s focus is on moving from policy to practice through collaboration.
Launched in September, the enhanced teacher education program includes a greater focus on students’ mental health and well-being. Find out more here.
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Books for Every Age and Stage
Ever wonder why so many people describe themselves as “bad at math”? In Math for Life, Jeffrey Bennett tries to understand this mindset and explores ways to change it.
The College recently updated its Additional Qualification courses in mathematics for elementary and secondary school teachers as part of its commitment to enhancing teacher practice to improve student learning.
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The College in Your Community
The College attends events to raise awareness of its role in protecting the public interest and to promote the high standards to which our members aspire.
Have a question? Come talk with us at an event near you!
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Now Playing in a Theatre Near You!
Our public awareness initiative was designed to increase overall public awareness of the College and the services it provides. Over the holidays, look for our pre-movie ads in Cineplex theatres across Ontario. |
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Parent Poll
In your view, what is the best way for the College to spread awareness of its services and activities to parents?
Click here to provide your answer.
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