| JUNE 2019 | PROTECTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST |
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| | In this edition: | Helpful online resources | | Annual meeting highlights | | Council decisions | | Annual report | | Incompetence investigations |
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| | | Celebrating great teaching | | Come talk to us | | Myth/Fact | | In the community | | Invite a speaker |
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| | | | Annual meeting highlights On May 31, the College held its annual meeting of members. College leaders and committee chairs discussed the work the College has done over the past year — from advocating for legislative changes to further protect students, to supporting teachers’ initial and continuing education. The meeting also featured a panel discussion about the College’s latest professional advisory, Supporting Students’ Mental Health. Watch the event here. |
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| College Council decisions Ever wonder what Council members discuss at their quarterly meetings? Council decisions and meeting outcomes are posted on our website. Find out how the Council supports our mandate to protect the public interest. |
| | | Annual Report now live! Stats. Decisions. Achievements. They’re all in the College’s 2018 Annual Report. See the highlights, charts, member demographics and committee reports form the regulator of the Ontario’s teaching profession. |
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| | | | Celebrating great teaching The teachers featured in our Great Teaching series embody the standards of practice and the ethical standards set out by the College. In this latest instalment, see how Nicole Chen, OCT, helps her students tackle challenges, gain confidence and find their words. |
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| Come talk to us! 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. |
| | | Myth/Fact Myth: Individuals can make an anonymous complaint against members of the College. Fact: The College does not investigate anonymous complaints. Complaints must be signed and copies are shared with the member. |
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In the community The College attends events to raise awareness about its role to protect the public, which includes protecting students and promoting the high standards that guide our members. Look for us at these upcoming events near you: Waterfront and Multicultural Festival
July 13-14 College focus groups: Windsor – July 18 Ottawa – July 30 Barrie – August 1 Thunder Bay – August 8 Toronto – August 13 Burlington Children’s Festival
August 18
The Word on the Street, Toronto
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| | | Invite a speaker Looking for a speaker for your next school council meeting? The College can connect you with experts on teaching standards and other topics related to protecting the public interest. This service is available free across Ontario. For more information, please email us at outreach@oct.ca. |
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