A long-awaited professionalism policy meant to address complaints over an Ontario teacher’s controversial attire does not include any explicit mention of dress. Parents who have called for a “dress code” are not satisfied.
The Halton District School Board’s draft professionalism policy, which was sent out to parents on Feb. 24, gives only “guiding principles” quoted from already existing policies.
For example, it says a teacher should “model positive behaviour” and create a “learning environment free from distractions,” as described in the board’s existing code of conduct. It quotes the Ontario College of Teachers Act regarding being “sensitive to factors that influence individual learning.”…
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