Duties of Principals
Administered by the principal, these math tests take place in Grades 3, 6, & 9.
What are the EQAO tests? (p. 100)
For all subjects, teachers must only use textbooks that are approved by this thing.
What is the school board? (p. 104)
This important "end-of-the-year" school event is something that teachers must take part in through either organizing or attending the event.
What is graduation? (p. 118)
This staff member takes over the duties of the school's principal when they are absent.
Who is the Vice-Principal? (p. 98)
The duty of a teacher is to maintain proper order & "this thing" in the classroom while on duty at school.
What is discipline? (p. 103)
Flexible paid time afforded to teachers during the school day. It is expected that teachers are available in the school during this time.
What is Preparation Time? (p. 118)
This staff member ensures that all workshops, labs, cooking facilities, and gym equipment are safe and checked on a monthly basis.
Who is the Principal? (p. 102)
This piece of legislation and its specific regulation number state that teachers owe a duty of care to their students due to their special relationship of trust.
What are the Education Act & Regulation 298? (p. 105-106)
This thing issued by the MoE states that school boards must designate three PA days and may designate up to an additional 4 PA days per school year.
What is Policy Program Memorandum 151? (p. 117)
As prospective teaching candidates, we need to understand the duties of teachers and principals under the Education Act and its regulations. We need to learn about the implications of these duties by exploring real-world disciplinary cases involving the OCT, the Ontario Courts, and Canadian Court systems
Why are we reading this chapter (Chapter 4 - The Legal Duties and Rights of Teachers)? (p. 97 ie. Chapter Overview at Beginning)