Registration Appeals Committee

The College provides a fair and transparent appeal process for denied applicants through its Registration Appeals Committee. Unsuccessful applicants may appeal a College decision to deny registration as an Ontario Certified Teacher.

The committee hears appeals from applicants who were not granted membership in the College or who had conditions placed on their teaching licence. The committee’s work ensures applicants are treated fairly and maintains public confidence in the decisions the College Registrar makes on behalf of the teaching profession.

In 2014, the Registration Appeals Committee met 11 times during which the committee heard 18 appeals (14 in English and four in French). Ten appellants made oral presentations (eight in person and two via video conference) to the committee to support their case, and a further eight were reviewed as part of a paper review process. Three cases were withdrawn because information submitted during the appeal process provided evidence for certification, and one case was cancelled because the request for review was not submitted in accordance with subsection 20(4) of the Ontario College of Teachers Act.

Reasons for Denial of Certification Resulting in Appeals

No appeals of a condition on a certificate or appeals for reinstatement of a certificate were received.

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