Professional Conduct Policy

Last updated on April 1, 2022

Date came into force or revised

Effective January 9, 2012

Status

Current

Policy statement

All certificate holders in B.C. must meet and maintain a defined standards for professional conduct and competence, and will be held accountable if those standards are not upheld.

Rationale or purpose of policy

The public entrusts its children to members of the teaching profession, who must follow provincial standards for professional conduct and competence. These standards support the public’s confidence in the teaching profession and the school system and help protect students from educators who abuse their positions of trust and authority.

Authority

Policy in full

Procedures related to policy

The following are links to documents or web pages that set out required procedures for professional conduct and competence:

Contact information

Ministry of Education and Child Care, Professional Conduct Unit:

Metro Vancouver Phone
604-775-4870
Within North America Toll Free
1-800-555-3684