The Commissioner reviews all complaints from the public and reports from teachers, schools and school districts about teacher conduct or competence, The Commissioner does not decide if a person is guilty. The Commissioner can
- Investigate
- Close a matter by not taking further action
- Offer a consent resolution agreement
- Order a hearing and appoint a hearing panel if the teacher declines the offer for a consent resolution agreement
The Commissioner cannot ask a teacher to apologize, fire a teacher, or change the teacher in your child’s classroom.
604-775-4858
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604-775-4870
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/ministries-organizations/boards-commissions-tribunals/commissioner-for-teacher-regulation
trb.intake@gov.bc.ca
The Commissioner for Teacher Regulation is an independent statutory decision maker who is appointed for a five-year term under the Teachers Act.
It's the Commissioner's responsibility to oversee the discipline process for certified educators in B.C. The Commissioner reviews the conduct and competence of educators in B.C. and helps enforce the standards for educators.
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