At the College | Professionally Speaking March 2018

Photo of an international delegations of educators from Brazil pictured with College Chair Angela De Palma.

International Educators

International delegations of educators from Brazil (pictured above with College Chair Angela De Palma, OCT, left), China, Korea and the Netherlands recently visited the College. They came to learn more about the College’s foundations of professional practice, including the Ethical Standards and the Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession, among other things.

Photo of College staff at baby shows in Ottawa and Toronto.

Informing Parents

College staff members were on hand at baby shows in Ottawa and Toronto to speak with parents about the role the College plays in setting the standard for teaching in Ontario.

Photo of a group of provincial AQ writers seated at a table during an AQ development consultation.

AQ Collaboration

Last November and December, the College held several AQ writing team sessions on topics such as the use and knowledge of assistive technology, teaching students with communication needs (autism spectrum disorder) and Special Education (pictured). The College regularly collaborates with members of the public and the profession on the development of Additional Qualification guidelines.