An Educator's Guide to the Law and the Ontario College of Teachers

Details and specs

This new book in the Educator's Guide series provides new and experienced teachers, principals, school administrators, and other educators with an essential guide on the basic workings of the legal system and in particular, the functions and structure of the Ontario College of Teachers.

The book provides expert guidance on issues such as the regulation of the teaching profession, disciplinary role of the College, a discussion of the history of regulation of the profession including the LeSage and Robbins reports and their effect on the evolution of education law. A must-have resource for all educators in Ontario. Epilogue, appendices, and index are also included.

Few of the topics included in this title are:

• Education Law and Associated Statutes
  • The Legislative Framework for Education in the Province of Ontario
  • TheEducation Act
  • Duty of Principal to Students (at a minimum)
  • Duty of Teachers to Students and Parents (at a minimum)
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Child and Family Services Act
  • Accepting Schools Act, 2012
• The Ontario College of Teachers
  • The DeLuca Affair and Sydney Robins
  • The Mandate of the Ontario College of Teachers
• The LeSage Report Changes to College Bylaws