Page 7 - Professsional Advisory: Responding to the Bullying of Students
P. 7
The responsibility of Ontario Certified Teachers for student safety extends to the treatment of students during daily interactions. As a professional, it is your responsibility to always model behaviour that aligns with the Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession and the Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession and that promotes safe learning environments for students.
Given the prevalence and seriousness of bullying and cyberbullying, remember that the Professional Misconduct Regulation14 notes that members may have committed professional misconduct for failing to comply with the provisions of Education Act.
Relevant legislation and regulations can be found on the College’s website at www.oct.ca and on the Ontario government’s website at edu.gov.on.ca and e-laws.gov.on.ca.
14 O. Reg. 437/97, s. 15.
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY: RESPONDING TO THE BULLYING OF STUDENTS 5
