A to Z of being an OT

A to Z of being an OT

Being an Occasional Teacher can be challenging. In this section you’ll find a variety of resources to assist you that are not specifically related to the curriculum. Here you’ll find information on everything from coping with stress to Employment Insurance.

Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession

The Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession provide a framework of principles that describes the knowledge, skills, and values inherent in Ontario’s teaching profession. These standards articulate the goals and aspirations of the profession. These standards convey a collective vision of professionalism that guides the daily practices of members of the Ontario College of Teachers.

Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession

The Ontario College of Teachers

Ontario College of Teachers is the self-regulatory body that governs the teaching profession in the public interest. This link is to their website which contains a good deal of information of interest to teachers.

The Ontario College of Teachers

The Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession

The Ontario College of Teachers has established the Ethical Standards for the teaching profession. The Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession represent a vision of professional practice. At the heart of a strong and effective teaching profession is a commitment to students and their learning.

The Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession

The Trillium List

All textbooks used in Ontario’s schools must be approved by the Ministry of Education. The Trillium List contains the titles of those textbooks approved by the Minister of Education for use in Ontario schools. The textbooks named on the Trillium List have been subjected to a rigorous evaluation in accordance with the criteria specified in Section 4 of Guidelines for Approval of Textbooks.

The Trillium List

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect: It’s Your Duty

This brochure explains the “duty to report” section of the Act and answers common questions about your reporting responsibilities. It also includes relevant portions of Section 72 for your reference. It does not provide specific legal advice. Please consult your local president or staff in PRS at the Provincial Office about any specific situation.

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect: It’s Your Duty

Ontario Student Record (OSR)

Teachers have a requirement to assist in the maintenance of the Ontario Student Record (OSR). This site, maintained by the Ministry of Education, sets out what a teachers professional responsibilities are.

Ontario Student Record (OSR)

Apply to Education

As Canada’s premier paperless application system for school boards, applytoeducation.com streamlines the recruitment process for applicants by allowing them to fill out ONE application online and upload ALL of their supporting documents to complete their portfolio. A user name and password is required.

Apply to Education

Service Canada Employment Insurance (EI)

This page, maintained by Service Canada, provides information for occasional teachers about EI.

Service Canada

PRS Matters Bulletins

PRS Matters Bulletins are written by Protective Services staff and are designed to keep members informed on a variety of important legal and professional issues impacting on education workers.

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PRS Matters Bulletins