Changes effective April 22, 2017
The Certification Council/Certification Appeal Board passed the following policy motion effective April 22, 2017:
BIRT an undergraduate degree in Naturopathy will be recognized as an “acceptable” alternate credential for placement in Group 4 under the Academic Chart effective April 22, 2017.
GROUP 4
Group 3 plus one of the following:
- An acceptable undergraduate degree in Naturopathy* (Bachelor of Naturopathy or Doctor of Naturopathy)
*Provided no courses within the degree were used in establishing Group 3 placement.
On May 20, 2014 the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) was granted consent under the Post-secondary education Choice and Excellence Act, 2000, to offer a Bachelor of Naturopathy program and degree as an accredited academic institution. On July 1, 2015 the CCNM was granted consent to change the name of the undergraduate program to a Doctor of Naturopathy.
The CC/CAB policy provides the same recognition for this 4 year program as was granted in April 2016 for degrees in Chiropractic, Law, and Medicine.
Changes effective July 1, 2017
All Ontario Faculties of Education now have only 2-year programs that lead to the Bachelor of Education or Diploma in Education. Teacher-Candidates in the former 1-year program all graduate as of 2017. This change in the length of the initial teacher training program has led to needed changes in the Certification Regulations.
The Certification Department has a longstanding practice of assessing credentials earned outside of Ontario with a lens that recognizes the requirements for Ontario-trained members. As Ontario has moved to a 2-year initial teacher training program it is important to ensure that Ontario-educated teachers and those educated outside of Ontario are treated equitably. A number of amendments to the existing Certification Regulations are necessary to create that equivalent treatment.
CERT 201-17
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Procedure 9.11.4.1.4 be deleted. |
| 9.11.4.1.4. |
Acceptable Master’s degree at the post-graduate level (which includes teacher training) plus 1.5 additional full university courses at the post-graduate level (second class average). (A.15) |
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CERT 202-17
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Procedure 9.11.4.2.4 be deleted. |
| 9.11.4.2.4. |
Acceptable Master’s degree at the post-graduate level (which includes teacher training) plus 2 additional full university courses (second class average) at the post-graduate level. (A.15) |
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CERT 203-17
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Procedure 9.11.4.3.5 be deleted. |
| 9.11.4.3.5. |
Acceptable Master’s degree at the post-graduate level (which includes teacher training) plus 2.5 additional full university courses at the postgraduate level (second class average). (A.15) |
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CERT 204-17
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Procedure 9.11.4.4.4 be deleted. |
| 9.11.4.4.4. |
Acceptable Master’s degree at the post-graduate level (which includes teacher training) and 2.5 additional full university courses at the post-graduate level (second class average) plus Additional Qualification courses and/or university courses (second class average) to a total of 2 full courses. (A.15) |
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CERT 205-17
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Procedure 9.12.4.6 be deleted. |
| 9.12.4.6. |
Acceptable Master’s degree at the post-graduate level (which includes teacher training) plus 2.5 additional full university courses at the postgraduate level (second class average). (A.15) |
The following amendments will simplify the Technological Chart and enhance clarity for ease of use by members. A Master’s or PhD obtained by a Technological education teacher will function in all circumstances for advancement to Group 4 if the teacher has an existing Group 3 Rating.
CERT 208-17
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Procedure 9.12.4.1 be amended by the addition of a new subsection that reads: |
| 9.12.4.1.x |
“An acceptable master’s degree at the post-graduate level or PhD.”
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| 9.12.4. |
GROUP 4 |
| 9.12.4.1. |
6 acceptable full courses, as outlined in 9.12.5, plus one of the following: (A.15) |
| 9.12.4.1.1. |
The Honour Technological Education Specialist Qualification (A.15) |
| 9.12.4.1.2. |
Three Session Specialist Qualification or (A.15) |
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CERT 209-17
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Procedure 9.12.4.2 be deleted. |
| 9.12.4.2. |
An acceptable 4 year undergraduate degree, second class standing plus an acceptable Master’s degree at the post-graduate level or PhD or (A.15) |
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CERT 210-17
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Procedure 9.12.4.3 be deleted. |
| 9.12.4.3. |
An acceptable undergraduate degree with the Advanced Academic Accreditation plus an acceptable Master’s degree at the post-graduate level or PhD or |
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CERT 211-17
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Procedure 9.12.4.4 be deleted. |
| 9.12.4.4. |
An acceptable 3 year undergraduate degree with a concentration of 5 full university courses (second class average) in a single subject area or 8 full university courses (second class average) in 2 subject areas (4 full courses in each area) plus one of the following: (A.15) |
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CERT 212-17
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Procedure 9.12.4.4.5 be deleted. |
| 9.12.4.5. |
Acceptable Master’s degree at the post-graduate level or PhD plus Additional Qualification courses and/or university courses (second class average) to a total of 2 full courses (A.15) |
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CERT 213-17
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Procedure 9.12.4.7 be deleted. |
| 9.12.4.7. |
Acceptable 2 year Master’s degree at the post-graduate level (exclusive of teacher training) (A.15) |
All of the following motions accomplish needed housekeeping changes for clarity and accuracy.
CERT 207-17
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Procedure 9.6 be amended by the insertion of a new subsection that reads: |
| 9.6.x |
“Teacher Training” means the completed basic teacher education program of study that leads to a Certificate of Qualification and Registration from the Ontario College of Teachers.
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| 9.6 |
CERT Reg.2 – Definitions (For the purposes of Certification) |
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CERT 214-17
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Procedure 9.4.1.4.1 be amended by the addition of the words “and Registration” after the words “Certificate of Qualification”. |
| 9.4.1.4.1. |
eligible photocopy of the Member’s Certificate of Qualification; (A.15) |
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CERT 215-17
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Procedure 9.6.19 be amended by the addition of the words “and Registration” after the words “Certificate of Qualification”. |
| 9.6.19. |
“Specified subject area” refers to a subject in which an Honour Specialist qualification is indicated on a Certificate of Qualification by the Ontario College of Teachers. (See O. Reg.176/10, Schedule E) (A.15) |
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CERT 216-17
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Procedure 9.10.1 be amended by the addition of the words “and Registration” after the words “Certificate of Qualification”. |
| 9.10. |
CERT Reg. 6 |
| 9.10.1. |
Where there has not been an acceptable number of courses within a degree required for the Certificate of Qualification issued by the Ontario College of Teachers, a Member may not proceed to Group 2 or beyond until the deficiency has been removed by acceptable university courses. (A.15) |
Policy amendments effective July 1, 2017
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following Policy motion of January 14, 2011 be rescinded:
A two year Master of Teaching degree is considered equivalent to 10 full courses to represent 2 full years of study. After deducting the appropriate curriculum , foundation and general teaching methods courses to a total of 5 full courses (one year of study) 5 full post-graduate courses will be deemed as extra to the requirements of teacher qualification certification and allow for Group 4 placement as per any of CERT Regs. 16.4.6, 16.4.7, 16.4.8.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following Policy motion of October 3, 2008 be rescinded:
A three year Teaching Diploma (II class average) from Church Teachers’ College and a two year B.Ed degree (ii class average) from the University of the West Indies to be considered equivalent under CERT Reg. 2.1.3.1 to the requirements for placement in Group 3, CERT Reg. 16.3.1.