| March 2017 | PROTECTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST |
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| | In this edition: | Address College Council | | Celebrating great teaching | | Seeking public perspectives | | Helpful online resources |
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| | | Creating inclusive schools | | New teacher job prospects | | In your community | | College Speakers Bureau |
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| Address 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 its Annual Meeting of Members. |
| | | Celebrating great teaching The College sets the standards of practice and the ethical standards for Ontario’s teaching profession. See how teacher-librarian Helen Wolfe, OCT, innovates and inspires at an inner-city school in Toronto.
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| Teaching students who are deaf or hard of hearing The College is reviewing a teacher education course entitled Teaching Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The perspectives, voices and experiences of the public are essential. There are three ways you can participate: take our survey submit your thoughts in writing; or through consultations with the College (Those interested may send an email to standardsinfo@oct.ca.) |
| | | Bookmark this Visit these online resources for parents and students: How Children Learn to Read outlines the different ways in which children develop language and literacy skills The Ontario Ministry of Education offers online resources for parents about making Ontario schools safe and accepting Reviews of educational apps in Apps Analysis for students from K to 12 |
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| Creating inclusive schools Find out how schools across Ontario are taking steps to promote safe learning spaces for increasingly diverse student populations. |
| | | Jobs on the rise for new teachers Since 2002, the College has been surveying teachers in their first years and tracking their experiences. Our 2016 Transition to Teaching study reports on employment statistics for Ontario teachers, providing invaluable information to educators and the public. |
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In the community
The College attends events to raise awareness of its role in protecting the public interest — which includes managing risks to protect student safety — and to promote the high standards to which our members aspire. Have a question? Come talk with us at an event near you! Parent and Child Expo, March 25-26, Ottawa BabyShow, April 1-2, Toronto Mama Expo, April 9, Windsor Best Start Parent Information Fair, April 22, Brantford Baby Time Show, April 28-30, Mississauga Etobicoke Parent Expo, May 6, Etobicoke |
| | | Connect with experts The College’s Speakers Bureau can connect you with College experts who can speak about professional standards and a variety of regulatory governance topics. This service is available across Ontario. |
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