Page 2 - Professsional Advisory: Professional Misconduct of a Sexual Nature

The Council of the Ontario College of Teachers approved this professional advisory on September 27, 2019.
It was originally titled “Professional Misconduct Related to Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct” in 2002 and has been updated to reflect amendments to the College’s legislation.
This advisory applies to all Ontario Certified Teachers (OCTs) including teachers, consultants, vice-principals, principals, supervisory officers, directors of education, those working in non- school-board positions, College members in private and independent schools, and those in positions requiring a certificate of qualification.
Read this document in conjunction with College advice on the
use of social and electronic media, the duty to report child abuse, bullying, safety in learning environments, and supporting students’ mental health1.
1 Use of Electronic Communication and Social Media: oct.ca/resources/advisories/use-of-electronic- communication-and-social-media;
Duty to Report: oct.ca/resources/advisories/duty-to-report;
Responding to the Bullying of Students: oct.ca/resources/advisories/bullying;
Safety in Learning Environments: A Shared Responsibility: oct.ca/resources/advisories/safety; Supporting Students’ Mental Health: oct.ca/resources/advisories/mental-health