CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING OF PART 1

Classroom Management and Discipline

100

The level of standard of maintaining order in the school

High(est)

200

The standards for respectful and responsible classroom management and discipline is found in this document

The Ontario Schools Code of Conduct

300

The justification in using force by way of correction toward a pupil or child

If the force does not exceed what is reasonable under the circumstances

400

The 5 ways to be an exemplary teacher role model

• Help students work to their full potential and develop their sense of self

• Communicate regularly and meaningfully with parents

• Maintain consistent standards of behaviour for  all students

• Demonstrate respect for all students, staff and parents

• Prepare students for the full responsibilities of citizenship

Maintaining Boundaries In and Out of Schools

100

Do this if you are unsure something is permissible

Err on the side of caution

200

Teachers should exercise this in communicating with students

Discretion

300

Issue with socializing with a student outside of school

Crosses professional boundaries

400

7 situations that should be avoided to ensure professional judgement

• Inviting students into their homes 

• Seeing students in private and isolated situations

• Exchanging personal notes, comments, or emails

• Personally becoming involved in students’ affairs

• Giving personal gifts to students

• Sharing personal information about themselves

• Making physical contact of sexual nature 

Sexual Conduct

100

This excuse is not a defence in any sexual offences

Consent

200

The verdict of having relationships between teachers

It is allowed

300

The principal, school board personnel, and the police should be contacted in this instance

Sexual Misconduct of a student over 16 years old

400

These are the 3 sections of the Criminal Code related to Sexual Misconduct in the school context

Sexual Interference, Invitation to Sexual Touching, Sexual Exploitation

Reporting Suspicions of Abuse

100

This person reports the suspicions of abuse

The suspicious individual (aka - yourself)

200

When reporting suspicions of abuse, only report this

GROUNDS for suspicion 

300

Your confidentiality, judgement, and relationship are overrided by this obligation

Duty to Report

400

The age of which you must contact Police if you have evidence and are a witness to any abuse

Over 16 (Under 16 you contact CAS)