Only 56 per cent thought licensed teachers received professional recognition in the community commensurate with their education and contributions.
National market research and public consultation firm Angus Reid Strategies was engaged to provide independent oversight to the focus groups and online survey of members.
College members who fail to pay their fees and are therefore ineligible to teach in Ontario’s publicly funded schools cannot use it.
College members whose teaching certificates have been revoked or suspended as a result of disciplinary measures are also ineligible to use the OCT designation.
Certified college members in good standing have the right to use OCT on letterhead, business cards and professional materials.