OSSTF/FEESO has an internal system for providing Certification Rating Statements to its teacher members. These ratings are used to determine the pay rate for teachers by placing them in one of four possible groups.
All teachers must complete Application Form 1 for a Certification Rating Statement in order to receive their maximum salary.
Teachers are rated based on their academic backgrounds and trade records according to Bylaw 22 – Certification of the OSSTF/FEESO Constitution and Bylaws, and Procedure 9 – Teacher Certification of the OSSTF/FEESO Policies and Procedures. Changes to these and other guidelines governing the placement of teachers in groups occur on a regular basis. Members should review the recent changes to determine if a re-evaluation for a new Certification Rating Statement should be requested.
Inside Certification
| Certification Application Forms and Procedures |
| In this section, you will find information on forms, procedures and appeals. There are 4 Certification Forms to be used in specific circumstances. Read the Procedures section further down on this page for... |
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| Evaluations and Upgrading |
| The Certification Bylaws and Regulations, which govern all aspects of certification and the Certification Plan, can be found in the OSSTF/FEESO Handbook. These are subject to amendment at the... |
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| Recent Changes |
| Please continue to monitor this page for future changes. If you believe that a change affects you, please send an application form requesting re-evaluation and include any relevant documents to... |
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| Appeals |
| OSSTF/FEESO members have the ability to appeal decisions of the Certification Department that they believe are not consistent with the Certification Regulations as outlined in the Constitution & Bylaws... |
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| Additional Qualifications |
| Additional Qualifications (AQ) and Additional Basic Qualifications (ABQ) courses can be used for upgrading qualifications to move to a higher Certification Rating Statement grouping or for professional growth. |
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| Certification FAQ |
| Why do I need both a Certificate of Qualification and a Certification Rating Statement? Does the Ontario College of Teachers send the OSSTF/FEESO Certification Department a copy of the... |
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Contact Certification Department
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Certification Department
OSSTF/FEESO
60 Mobile Drive
Toronto, ON
M4A 2P3
Phone 416-751-8300
Toll Free 1-800-267-7867
Fax 416-751-0910
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Hours of Phone Service
Certification phone lines are open:
Monday — Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Summer hours (July – August):
Monday — Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
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Note
Please use the Application Forms for written questions or call during regular office hours to speak to an evaluator.