Publications
As an Association, we want to help members understand what benefits social media has to offer, and how you can best take advantage of them.
Always maintain exemplary professional standards when sending email messages to students, parents, colleagues (including friends), and administrators on board equipment. Be alert, aware, and responsible!
It is in everyone’s best interest to develop and foster positive and professional working relations with parents. This begins with effective communication, because most conflicts are a result of misunderstandings that could have been avoided.
Maintaining professional standards of behaviour is essential for teachers. Your actions are under constant scrutiny, and cases of professional misconduct before the Ontario College of Teachers are on the rise. This brochure presents advice for members concerning their professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the employer.
The Child, Youth and Family Services Act governs the protection of children in our society and identifies the responsibilities of individuals, including teachers, who might encounter abused children. This brochure outlines your responsibilities under the Act and what to do if you are contacted by the Children's Aid Society.
The Keeping Our Kids Safe at School Act (Bill 157), the Accepting Schools Act (Bill 13) and the Provincial Code of Conduct, outlined in Ministry of Education Policy and Program Memorandum (PPM) 128, all detail the roles and responsibilities of various school board staff in ensuring that Ontario’s schools are safe and welcoming spaces for everyone.
The Association and Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association (OCSTA) have created a resource for Catholic teachers to consider when completing the Ontario College of Teacher's (OCT) Sexual Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP).
The level of stress and anxiety that many teachers are feeling has increased exponentially over the last few years, leaving many at a loss as to how they are to do their jobs while maintaining their mental well-being.
Here you will find a list of resources designed to connect you with information and services that support you and your overall well-being.
The Child and Family Services Act (CFSA) governs the protection of children in our society. It not only defines “abuse” and outlines procedures for dealing with abuse, it identifies the responsibilities of those (individuals and institutions) who might encounter abuse. The goal of the CFSA is to “promote the best interests, protection and well-being of children.”
Planning to retire is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your career. To ensure that you understand the process, OECTA offers Retirement Planning and Pension Seminars to members across the province. If you haven’t been able to attend a seminar, here are some of the basic steps you need to undertake to get started on your transition to retirement.