Have questions about your membership with the College? Members and applicants are strongly encouraged to use the self-serve options available on the College’s website:

The College’s Contact Centre will be closed on Aug 14, for a professional development day. We will return to normal business hours on Aug 15, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thank you for your understanding.

#InternationalDayOfTheWorldsIndigenousPeoples honours the cultures, contributions and resilience of Indigenous Peoples worldwide. It’s an opportunity to reflect, learn and support reconciliation. Explore this resource from the Margaret Wilson Library:

Members, books spark curiosity, expand knowledge and inspire lifelong learning. On #BookLoversDay, we celebrate the power of reading and its role in professional growth. Explore this resource from the Margaret Wilson Library:

Members with a Transitional Certificate and who have completed their teacher education program are encouraged to convert their certificate into a General CQR. Learn how:

We are closed today for the Civic Holiday but will return to regular business hours tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.

We are committed to transparency in regulating the teaching profession, and all our disciplinary hearings are open to the public. See the full schedule of hearings and how to attend them: #OntEd #Ontario

Our panels conduct public hearings into allegations of professional misconduct or incompetence involving Ontario Certified Teachers. Read our discipline summaries of hearings:

On May 16, 2025, Tammy Webster, OCT, became Acting Chair of College Council. Tammy is an educator, an equity leader, and has been a member of Council since February 2022. Get to know Tammy:

Members, #WorldNatureConservationDay is a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the environment and preserve natural resources for future generations. Foster awareness and care for nature with this resource from the Margaret Wilson Library:

Reminder: The College will be closed on Monday, August 4, for the Civic Holiday. We will return to regular business hours on Tuesday, August 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.

Members, did you know that the library offers a free shipping service for OCTs? Place a hold and we will ship it to you — free of charge and regardless of any potential shipping disruptions. Explore resources from the Margaret Wilson Library:

The College’s Professional Advisory on Addressing Hate and Discrimination provides a starting point to build awareness and understanding of professional expectations to help foster safe, equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students:

Save the date for our Annual Meeting of Members on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Details on how to register will be available soon. Watch last year’s meeting:

Member, did you know #WorldYouthSkillsDay highlights the importance of helping youth build skills for employment, meaningful work, and entrepreneurship? Support skill development in your classroom with resources from the Margaret Wilson Library:

The College’s website will be unavailable on Tuesday, July 15th from 5:00 – 5:15 p.m. for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding.

Discover key insights from our Focus on Teaching survey. Learn about the diverse backgrounds and experiences of Ontario Certified Teachers, their career paths, and their dedication to the profession:

On June 12, 2025, Tammy Webster, OCT, led her first College Council meeting as Acting Chair. Key updates were presented, including a quarterly report from Registrar & CEO, Linda Lacroix. Read the summary:

Curious about Transitional Certificates? Learn who qualifies, how they support teacher candidates, and their validity periods (18 months or 6 years, with extensions):

We are committed to transparency in regulating the teaching profession, and all our disciplinary hearings are open to the public. See the full schedule of hearings and how to attend them: #OntEd #Ontario

We are closed today for Canada Day, but we’ll return to regular business hours on Wednesday, July 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.