As a member of the Ontario College of Teachers
you can participate in the governance of your profession.
From August 18 to November 27, nominations are 
open for 23 positions on the College Council. 
Council members serve to regulate their
profession, protect the public interest,
grow as leaders and develop skills 
in board governance during their three-year term.
Meetings are held in Toronto or by video conference.
Serving the public interest. What does it mean?
For example, by accrediting teacher education programs, 
Council members help to ensure that new teachers are knowledgeable,
skilled and ready for Ontario’s diversity-rich classrooms. 
Council members come from different regions,
different systems and are employed full-time and part-time. 
Go online to see if you qualify.
Find your nomination form online. The instructions will guide you. 
You will need 10 nominators who support you as a candidate.
Submit your nomination early in case we need more information.
The College will confirm your candidacy within 10 business days.
All qualified candidates will be announced on January 8, 2021.
Candidate information will be shared with members online 
and in the March issue of Professionally Speaking.
Voting starts in March 2021.
The term of office is for three years beginning July 1, 2021.
Run, Nominate, Vote. Regulate your profession
and serve the public interest. For more
information visit www.oct.ca
[YOU DECIDE 2021 - WORKING IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST]
