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The Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) serves the public interest and is accountable to you.

There are more than 239,000 certified teaching professionals in Ontario. Every single one is licensed by the Ontario College of Teachers.

The Ontario College of Teachers:

sets high ethical standards and standards of practice built on trust, integrity, care and respect
issues teaching certificates and can suspend or revoke them
accredits teacher education programs and courses
investigates and hears complaints about members

November 8, 2018

Supporting Students’ Mental Health advisory released

The advisory examines current trends, the role of educators in the context of professional ethics, responsibilities and legal considerations, and provides a framework for self-reflection.
November 8, 2018

College releases new standards-based mathematics resource for teachers

Inquiring into Professional Practice through Mathematics is a narrative-based resource that has been developed to gain insights into professional standards through mathematics.

December 2018

Professionally Speaking

Worldly Perspectives — International teachers share their experiences from inside Ontario’s schools.
September 2018

The Standard

In this edition: helpful online resources, focus groups with parents and more.