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dispute resolution

The College uses Dispute Resolution (DR) to facilitate the resolution of suitable complaints regarding members of the profession. DR is voluntary and without prejudice to the parties. The results of the DR process are similar to those that would be expected following a full investigation and hearing.

The members in the cases reported here have consented to the publication of a summary of the complaint and its resolution.


Member: Not identified
Decision: Cautioned by the Investigation Committee

Following notification by a school board, the Registrar initiated a complaint against a member of the College alleging that the member had used inappropriate physical discipline with a male secondary school student.

The male student was acting in a disruptive manner and resisted the member's instruction. The member asked the student to leave the class and the student swore at him. The member then grabbed the student and physically removed him from the classroom.

The member expressed regret for his actions immediately following the incident.

On April 29, 2005, the Investigation Committee ratified a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the member and the College, in which the member:

  • admitted that he had engaged in the alleged conduct
  • agreed to be cautioned by the Investigation Committee, in writing, regarding his actions
  • agreed to complete a course of instruction regarding positive classroom management strategies
  • agreed to provide the Registrar with written confirmation of completion of the course of instruction
  • agreed that the College would provide the employer with a copy of the Investigation Committee's written decision, including the MOA.

Member: Not identified
Decision: Cautioned by the Investigation Committee

Following notification by a school board, the Registrar initiated a complaint against a member of the College alleging that he had engaged in inappropriate conduct including making inappropriate comments to students and staff, favouring female students over male students, making comments about sanitary napkins, and entering female students' rooms during a school trip.

On November 26, 2004, the Investigation Committee ratified an MOA between the member and the College, in which the member:

  • admitted that he engaged in the alleged conduct
  • agreed to provide the Registrar with written confirmation of previous completion of a course of instruction regarding maintaining appropriate boundaries with students
  • agreed to be cautioned by the Investigation Committee, in writing, regarding his actions
  • agreed that the College would provide the employer with a copy of the Investigation Committee's written decision, including the MOA.

Member: Not identified
Decision: Undertaking

A member of the public initiated a complaint against a member of the College alleging that she lacked the skills for effective delivery and evaluation of the required curriculum and for effective classroom management.

On May 27, 2005, the Investigation Committee ratified an MOA between the member and the College, in which:

  • the parties acknowledged that the member had successfully completed a course of instruction regarding classroom programs and planning
  • the member agreed to complete a course of instruction, pre-approved by the Registrar, regarding positive classroom management strategies
  • the member agreed to provide the Registrar with written confirmation of completion of the courses of instruction
  • the member agreed to provide the Registrar with copies of her next two Teacher Performance Appraisals within 30 days of their completion
  • the member agreed that the College would provide her employer with a copy of the Investigation Committee's written decision, including the MOA.

When the Discipline Committee finds a member guilty of professional misconduct, the member's name is routinely published in Professionally Speaking. If a similar matter is disposed of by the Investigation Committee or DR at the investigation stage, and the result is a caution, the name of the member is not published. The College monitors compliance with all agreements reached through DR.

Correction

In the June 2005 issue, the final summary of resolutions reached through the Dispute Resolution Program regarding an MOA dated February 25, 2005, incorrectly stated that the member admitted that she had engaged in the alleged conduct.