CLEAR's Board Member Training Program features the following five modules:
Foundations of Occupational and Professional Regulation
content includes: the importance of regulatory boards; rationale for licensure; typical pro and con arguments; and an overview of trends in licensure
Roles and Responsibilities of a Board Member
content includes: board member responsibility; defining "the public interest"; requirements for service on regulatory boards; how a board member can participate effectively; the purpose of appointing public members; and ethical considerations
Administrative Rulemaking
content includes: what is a rule? kinds of rules; authority to issue rules; when is a rule needed? writing a good rule; avoiding problem areas; regular procedures for adopting rules; notice and publication; public comment and hearing process; and emergency rulemaking
Professional Discipline
content includes: steps in the enforcement process; characteristics of a strong enforcement process; receiving and sharing information; types of disciplinary sanctions; and practitioner impairment
Assessing Competence
content includes: continuing education programs and their availability; criteria for MCE programs; and continued competence
Register by close of business on February 20th to ensure that you are included in attendee information materials.
Register for the Board Member Training Program and receive a discount on registration for the Seminar on March 7, Wielding the Big Stick: Issues in Complaints, Discipline and Enforcement. (Discount code will be included in the confirmation e-mail for your training registration.)
Training sponsorship opportunities
TRAINING LOCATION:
Offices of the Ontario College of Teachers
101 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 0A1
Nearby Hotel Accommodations:
The Holiday Inn Toronto Bloor Yorkville, located at 280 Bloor Street West is about a 10-15 minute walk to the training location. The hotel phone number is 416-968-3300; http://www.hitorontoblooryorkville.ca/toronto-hotels/
