Ontario - Province Lowering Costs and Streamlining Training to Support More Teachers in Classrooms

Teacher training overhaul draws mixed reaction as Ontario looks to address shortages

Proposed changes to Ontario’s teacher education system are drawing mixed reaction, with opposition critics and education groups raising concerns even as the province moves forward with reforms. Ontario NDP education critic Chandra Pasma says the plan to streamline teacher training is a positive step, but argues it does not go far enough to address broader challenges in the system. Education groups, including the Elementary Teachers’ Federation o…

Ontario to cut teachers’ college time in half, revamp training requirements – ETFOCB

The length of teachers’ college in Ontario will soon be cut in half, from two years to one, the Ford government announced Friday. The change, announced by Minister of Colleges and Universities Nolan Quinn and Minister of Education Paul Calandra, will also establish a minimum practicum length as a way to emphasize real, in-class experience. Currently, most teacher education programs last four semesters, which are spread out over two years. The pr…

Ontario proposes shorter, lower-cost teacher education program

The Ontario government is proposing legislation that would shorten teacher education programs to one year and reduce tuition costs in an effort to increase the number of qualified teachers entering classrooms. The proposed changes, announced by the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, would condense teacher education from four semesters over two years into 12 months across three consecutive semesters. The provinc…

Ontario - Province Lowering Costs and Streamlining Training to Support More Teachers in Classrooms

The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation that, if passed, would modernize teacher education and strengthen the pipeline of highly skilled K-12 teachers. The proposed changes include co. . .