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PART III ACCREDITATION — PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
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Application of Part
 8. This Part applies in respect of programs of professional education.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 8.
Application for accreditation
 10. (1) Before a provider offers a new program of professional education, the provider shall apply to the Accreditation Committee for accreditation of the program and pay the application fee prescribed by the College by by-law.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 10 (1); O. Reg. 182/10, s. 5 (1). (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a provider shall be deemed to offer a new program of professional education if the character, duration or components of a program of professional education are substantially changed.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 10 (2). (3) An application under subsection (1) shall include the following: 1.  A written self-appraisal report of the program, prepared by the provider, that indicates the ways in which the program satisfies the requirements for accreditation under section 9. 2.  Confirmation in a form acceptable to the Accreditation Committee that the provider is a permitted institution. 3.  A description of the conceptual framework for the program, including any mission statement, a history of the program and a description of the goals for the program and the means for achieving those goals. 4.  Course descriptions for the program. 5.  The practicum requirements for the program. 6.  Faculty academic profiles. 7.  Information on the provider’s governance and accountability structures relating to the program, including the terms of reference of its Teacher Education Advisory Committee or similar body that functions in an advisory or liaison capacity in relation to the program. 8.  Details about library and technological resources and physical facilities available to the program. 9.  Details about research activities associated with the program. 10.  Information on the provider’s policies and procedures for continuous improvement and quality assurance of the program. 10.1  Confirmation that the provider will inform the Registrar, in such manner as the Registrar directs, when a student has successfully completed the program and will provide information on the student’s areas of study in the program. 10.2  Confirmation that the provider will inform the Registrar, in such manner as the Registrar directs, of the particulars of the student’s academic qualifications that are within the knowledge of the provider. 11.  Such other information as the Committee may require to determine if the program satisfies the requirements for accreditation under section 9.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 10 (3); O. Reg. 182/10, s. 5 (2).
Review of program
 11. (1) After receipt of the material required under section 10, the chair of the Accreditation Committee shall direct an accreditation panel to conduct a review of the program, consistent with accreditation resource guidelines issued by the College to assist the panel in its assessment, with respect to the program’s fulfilment of the requirements for accreditation under this Part. O. Reg. 283/13, s. 3; O. Reg. 247/16, s. 3. (2) The review by the accreditation panel must include an examination of the following areas: 1.  The conceptual framework for the program, including any mission statement of the provider and the history of the program. 2.  The course descriptions of the program. 3.  The course content of the program to determine if it includes theory, method and foundation courses and makes appropriate provision for the application of theory in practice. 4.  The program’s format and structure to determine if they are appropriate for the course content. 5.  The practicum requirements of the program and their delivery. 6.  The library and technological resources to determine if they are appropriate and accessible to the program’s students and educators. 7.  The methods for assessing student achievement in the program and the standards for successful completion of the program. 8.  The learning materials for the program. 9.  The qualifications and experience of the educators teaching the program. 10.  The provider’s institutional policies and procedures that apply to the program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 11 (2). (3) The accreditation panel shall provide an opportunity for the public to make submissions on the quality of the program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 11 (3). (4) In conducting the review of the program, the accreditation panel, (a)  may carry out a site visit; (b)  may require the provider to furnish all reasonably available material and information that the panel considers relevant to the Committee’s determination of whether to grant accreditation to the program; (c)  may interview or invite submissions from members of the public and participate in public forums relating to the quality of the program; and (d)  may interview or invite submissions from alumni of the program or from school boards that have employed alumni of the program, if the program is not a new program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 11 (4).
Site visit
 12. In any site visit conducted during a review under this Regulation, the persons conducting the site visit may interview, (a)  the dean, director or other head of the program; (b)  personnel responsible for library and technological resources related to the program; (c)  educators and current students of the program, if the program is not a new program; and (d)  members of the teaching and other professional staff of the schools or other facilities who are involved in the practicum components of the program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 12.
Report of accreditation panel
 13. (1) Upon completion of its review of a program, the accreditation panel shall prepare a draft report that includes, (a)  the panel’s findings on the review, including descriptions or copies of the documentary and other evidence relied on by the panel in making its findings; (b)  the panel’s recommendations of whether the program qualifies for accreditation; and (c)  the facts and reasons on which the panel’s findings and recommendations are based, in sufficient detail to enable the Accreditation Committee to determine the extent to which the program satisfies the requirements for accreditation and whether it is appropriate for the Committee to impose conditions on the accreditation.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 13 (1). (2) The accreditation panel shall submit its draft report to the provider of the program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 13 (2). (3) The provider may comment on the draft report for the purposes of correcting or clarifying factual matters relevant to the accreditation of the program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 13 (3). (4) To be considered by the Accreditation Committee, any comments under subsection (3) must be received by the chair of the accreditation panel on or before the 20th business day after the provider receives the draft report, or such later day as the panel may direct.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 13 (4). (5) The accreditation panel shall, (a)  submit its final report and the comments, if any, received from the provider to the Accreditation Committee; and (b)  provide a copy of its final report to the provider.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 13 (5).
Decision of Accreditation Committee
 14. (1) The Accreditation Committee shall consider the accreditation panel’s final report and the comments of the provider and shall issue a decision,  (a)  granting initial accreditation of the program without conditions if the program is a new program and the Committee finds that the program fully satisfies the requirements for accreditation; (b)  granting initial accreditation of the program with one or more conditions if, (i)  the program is a new program, (ii)  the Committee finds that the program substantially satisfies the requirements for accreditation, but does not fully satisfy the requirements for accreditation, and (iii)  it is reasonable for the Committee to believe that the provider will satisfy any conditions the Committee imposes on the accreditation, within the period of time specified in the decision; (c)  granting general accreditation of the program without conditions if, (i)  the program’s period of initial accreditation has ended, and (ii)  the Committee finds that the program fully satisfies the requirements for accreditation; (d)  granting general accreditation of the program with one or more conditions if, (i)  the program’s period of initial accreditation has ended, (ii)  the Committee finds that the program substantially satisfies the requirements for accreditation, but does not fully satisfy the requirements for accreditation, and (iii)  it is reasonable for the Committee to believe that the provider will satisfy any conditions the Committee may impose on the accreditation, within the period of time specified in the decision; or (e)  denying initial or general accreditation of the program if the Committee finds that the program does not substantially satisfy the requirements for accreditation.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 14 (1). (2) The decision of the Accreditation Committee must be in writing and must include the reasons for the Committee’s decision and the facts on which the decision is based.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 14 (2). (3) The Accreditation Committee shall provide a copy of the decision to the Registrar and the provider.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 14 (3); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1).
Accreditation period
 15. (1) The accreditation period for a program of professional education is determined as follows: 1.  The initial accreditation period of a concurrent program is four years or the period of time ending on the graduation of the second class of students enrolled in the program, whichever is the longer period of time. 2.  Despite paragraph 1, the initial accreditation period of a concurrent program must not exceed six years. 3.  The initial accreditation period of a consecutive program is two years or the period of time ending on the graduation of the second class of students enrolled in the program, whichever is the longer period of time. 4.  Despite paragraph 3, the initial accreditation period of a consecutive program must not exceed three years. 5.  The general accreditation period of either a consecutive or a concurrent program and each renewal is seven years or such shorter period of time as may be requested by the permitted institution that provides the program or agreed to by the Accreditation Committee and the permitted institution.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 15 (1); O. Reg. 181/09, s. 1 (1). (2) Despite subsection (1), the accreditation period of a program shall be deemed to continue until the later of, (0.a)  the day agreed to by the Accreditation Committee and the permitted institution, as long as the day is not later than one year after the current accreditation period or renewal period would otherwise end; (a)  the day a decision is issued under subsection 14 (1), if an application is made for general accreditation or for a renewal of general accreditation of the program and the Accreditation Committee does not issue its decision before the current accreditation period or renewal period would otherwise end; (b)  the day the final disposition is made on any appeal of the Accreditation Committee’s decision in respect of an application for general accreditation or for a renewal of general accreditation, or the day the time limit for commencing an appeal expires, if no appeal is commenced; or (c)  the last day of the period for which accreditation was granted, in the case of a program of professional education provided by a permitted institution that was an accredited program before this Regulation came into force.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 15 (2); O. Reg. 181/09, s. 1 (2). (3) For the purposes of this section, a program of professional education that is a concurrent program is deemed to have been a concurrent program as of the date of initial accreditation of the program, despite any changes since that date to the definition of “concurrent program” in subsection 1 (1). O. Reg. 240/14, s. 4.
Accreditation period, harmonization
 15.1 (1) On May 1, 2009, the current general accreditation period of any program that, on or before that day, has been granted general accreditation is deemed to be extended to seven years or such shorter period of time as may be requested by the permitted institution that provides the program or agreed to by the Accreditation Committee and the permitted institution.  O. Reg. 181/09, s. 2. (2) If, on May 1, 2009, a permitted institution provides more than one program that has been granted general accreditation, then, (a)  despite subsection (1) and paragraph 5 of subsection 15 (1), the current general accreditation period of every such program shall expire on the next earliest expiry date of any such program’s general accreditation period; and (b)  subsequently, the programs shall have the same general accreditation period for every period or renewal.  O. Reg. 181/09, s. 2. (3) If a permitted institution provides one or more programs that have been granted general accreditation and subsequently, another program of the institution is granted general accreditation, then, (a)  despite paragraph 5 of subsection 15 (1), the first general accreditation period for that program shall expire on the same day that the general accreditation period for the permitted institution’s other program or programs next expires; and (b)  subsequently, the program shall have the same general accreditation period as the other program or programs provided by the permitted institution for every period or renewal.  O. Reg. 181/09, s. 2. (4) Despite anything in this section, if the accreditation period of a program provided by a permitted institution is deemed to continue under subsection 15 (2) until a day determined under that subsection, and the permitted institution provides more than one program that has been granted general accreditation, (a)  the next accreditation period for that program shall begin on the day a decision is issued by the Accreditation Committee and expire on the same day that the general accreditation period for the permitted institution’s other program or programs next expires; and (b)  subsequently, the program shall have the same general accreditation period as the other program or programs provided by the permitted institution for every period or renewal.  O. Reg. 181/09, s. 2. (5) If clause (2) (a), (3) (a) or (4) (a) would result in a program having a general accreditation period of less than one year, then for the next general accreditation period, no renewal application or review is required and the program’s accreditation is deemed to be renewed.  O. Reg. 181/09, s. 2.
Transitional
 15.2 (1) Where a program of professional education is or was accredited or accredited with conditions, and the expiry date of the accreditation period is after August 31, 2013 but before September 1, 2015, the accreditation period may be extended to a date no more than three years after that expiry date, if the extension is agreed to in writing by the Accreditation Committee and the provider offering the program. O. Reg. 283/13, s. 4. (2) A program of professional education that is accredited or accredited with conditions immediately before September 1, 2015 is deemed to remain accredited or accredited with conditions, as the case may be, until the Accreditation Committee reviews the verification report submitted by the provider offering the program under subsection (3) and the Accreditation Committee has issued a decision on the continued accreditation of the program under subsection (5), subject to the Accreditation Committee’s powers under section 16 and sections 18 to 21, and the Accreditation Appeal Committee’s powers under section 44. O. Reg. 283/13, s. 4. (3) A provider offering a program of professional education that is accredited, or accredited with conditions, as of September 1, 2015 shall submit a verification report to the Accreditation Committee, in a form approved by the Accreditation Committee, on or before March 1, 2016, verifying that the program meets the accreditation requirements of this Regulation as they will read on September 1, 2015. O. Reg. 283/13, s. 4. (4) Modifications made to a program in order to meet the accreditation requirements of this Regulation as they will read on September 1, 2015 are deemed not to constitute a substantial change of the program under subsection 10 (2) or section 21. O. Reg. 283/13, s. 4. (5) The Accreditation Committee shall review each verification report submitted under subsection (3) and shall issue a decision, (a)  confirming that the program fully or substantially satisfies the requirements for accreditation and confirming the accredited status, or the accredited status with conditions, as the case may be, of the program; (b)  confirming that the program substantially satisfies the requirements for accreditation and adding conditions for the continued accreditation of the program or changing conditions previously imposed on accreditation; or (c)  revoking accreditation of the program if the Accreditation Committee finds that the program does not substantially satisfy the requirements for accreditation. O. Reg. 283/13, s. 4. (6) The decision of the Accreditation Committee under subsection (5) must be in writing and must include the reasons for the Accreditation Committee’s decision and the facts on which the decision is based. O. Reg. 283/13, s. 4. (7) The Accreditation Committee shall provide a copy of its decision under subsection (5) to the Registrar and the provider. O. Reg. 283/13, s. 4. (8) A decision of the Accreditation Committee under subsection (5) shall not extend the expiry date of a program’s accreditation, but this does not prevent the provider from making a separate application to the Accreditation Committee for an extension. O. Reg. 283/13, s. 4.
Accreditation with condition
 16. (1) If accreditation is granted to a program with one or more conditions, the dean, director or other head of the program shall, (a)  submit a plan to the Accreditation Committee within six months after receiving the decision, outlining the proposed methods and estimated time for satisfying the conditions; and (b)  report annually to the Accreditation Committee on the progress in satisfying the conditions.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 16 (1). (2) If conditions imposed on a grant of initial accreditation or general accreditation are satisfied, the Accreditation Committee may issue an order to modify or remove such conditions as the Committee considers appropriate at the time the order is issued.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 16 (2).
Denial of accreditation
 17. (1) If the Accreditation Committee issues a decision denying accreditation of a program of professional education, the provider of the program shall notify all persons who apply to enter the program that the program is not accredited by the College.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 17 (1). (2) A provider may not reapply for accreditation of a program before the day that is 365 days after the day the final disposition is made on any appeal of the Committee’s decision denying accreditation or the day the time limit for commencing an appeal expires, if no appeal is commenced.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 17 (2).
Renewal of accreditation
 18. (1) The Registrar shall notify a permitted institution of the date of expiry of the  accreditation period of a program not later than 180 days before the end of the accreditation period.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 18 (1); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1). (2) If the permitted institution wishes to apply for a renewal of accreditation of the program, it shall make an application for renewal of accreditation, before the end of the accreditation period of the program, and submit with the application, (a)  the material described in subsection 10 (3); (b)  information concerning the level of student learning and achievement in the program; and (c)  the renewal fee prescribed by the College by by-law.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 18 (2). (3) Subject to subsection (4), sections 11 to 17 apply with necessary modifications in respect of a program of professional education for which an application for renewal of accreditation is submitted.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 18 (3). (4) As part of its review of a program on an application for renewal of accreditation of the program, the accreditation panel, (a)  shall carry out a site visit; and (b)  may invite submissions from alumni and current students of the program and from school boards.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 18 (4).
Addition to program
 19. (1) A permitted institution shall notify the Accreditation Committee before adding to an accredited program, (a)  a new area of study; (b)  a new language of instruction; or (c)  a new component to prepare persons to be teachers described in subsection 1 (3) or (4).  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 19 (1); O. Reg. 182/10, s. 6; O. Reg. 247/16, s. 4 (1). (1.1) For the purposes of subsection (1), a permitted institution does not add to an accredited program by combining two of its accredited programs provided that the combined programs satisfy the requirements set out in subparagraph 1 v of subsection 1 (2). O. Reg. 247/16, s. 4 (2). (1.2) A permitted institution shall, at the time it provides notification under subsection (1), (a)  pay the application fee prescribed by the College by by-law; and (b)  submit a written self-appraisal report on the proposed addition to the program that indicates the ways in which the program, with the proposed addition, satisfies the requirements for accreditation under section 9. O. Reg. 247/16, s. 4 (2). (1.3) Following notification under subsection (1), the Accreditation Committee shall decide what additional application materials, if any, the permitted institution must provide to the Accreditation Committee, which may include any materials described in paragraphs 2 to 11 of subsection 10 (3), and for this purpose references to the program in subsection 10 (3) shall be read as references to the program with the proposed addition. O. Reg. 247/16, s. 4 (2). (1.4) The Accreditation Committee shall notify the permitted institution of its decision under subsection (1.3). O. Reg. 247/16, s. 4 (2). (2) The chair of the Accreditation Committee shall direct an accreditation panel to conduct a review of the proposed addition to the program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 19 (2); O. Reg. 565/21, s. 3. (3) Sections 11 to 14 and 16 apply with necessary modifications in respect of the review by the accreditation panel and the decision of the Accreditation Committee of whether to grant accreditation of the proposed addition to the program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 19 (3). (4) The accreditation period for an addition to an accredited program of professional education expires at the same time as the accreditation period of the program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 19 (4). (4.1) The Accreditation Committee may issue an order amending the accreditation period of the program. O. Reg. 247/16, s. 4 (2). (5) If the Accreditation Committee does not grant accreditation of the addition to the program and the permitted institution provides the proposed addition as part of its program of professional education, the permitted institution shall notify all persons who apply to enter the program that the addition to the program is not accredited by the College.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 19 (5).
Review, change in circumstances
 20. (1) The Registrar shall notify the Accreditation Committee and the provider of a program if the Registrar has reason to believe, (a)  that the provider of the program has lost its professional accreditation as an educational institution in a jurisdiction in which it operates or has ceased to be a permitted institution; (b)  that the legal authority of the provider to operate the program is suspended or revoked; or (c)  that the provider of a program has ceased to provide the program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 20 (1); O. Reg. 182/10, s. 7; O. Reg. 565/21, s. 4. (2) On receipt of a notice under subsection (1), the Accreditation Committee shall determine if the event described in the notice has occurred.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 20 (2). (3) If the Accreditation Committee determines that an event described in clause (1) (a) or (b) has occurred, the Committee shall issue an order to revoke the accreditation of all programs of professional education and programs of additional qualification provided by the provider.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 20 (3). (4) If the Accreditation Committee determines that the provider of the program has ceased to provide the program, the Committee shall issue an order to revoke the accreditation of the program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 20 (4).
Deemed accreditation
 22. (1) If no application is made for renewal of accreditation of a program, the program shall be deemed to be an accredited program for all students who are enrolled in the program on the last day of the accreditation period.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 22 (1). (2) Despite a decision of the Accreditation Committee denying or revoking accreditation of a program, the program shall be deemed to be an accredited program for all students who are enrolled in the program or have completed the program at the time the decision is issued, if the program was an accredited program at the time the students began the program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 22 (2). part iv   accreditation — program of additional qualification
PART IV ACCREDITATION — PROGRAM OF ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION
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Application of Part
 23. This Part applies with respect to the accreditation of programs of additional qualification.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 23.
Requirements for accreditation
 24. A program of additional qualification may be granted accreditation under this Regulation if the following requirements are satisfied: 1.  The program content and expected achievement of persons enrolled in the program match the skills and knowledge reflected in the College’s “Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession” and the “Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession” and in the program guidelines issued by the College. 2.  The program satisfies the requirements of the teachers’ qualifications regulation for entry of an additional qualification on the general certificate of qualification and registration of a person who successfully completes the program. 3.  The program curriculum is current, references the Ontario curriculum, relevant legislation and government policies and represents a wide knowledge base in the program’s area of study. 4.  The course content of the program makes appropriate provision for the application of theory in practice. 5.  The program’s format and structure are appropriate for the course content of the program. 5.1  The program consists of a minimum of 125 hours of work acceptable to the Registrar. 6.  There is clear identification of the goals of the program, with a formal testing or assessment mechanism to determine the level of successful completion of the program. 7.  The majority of the educators teaching the program have Ontario teaching experience relevant to the program. 8.  The provider maintains adequate internal controls to preserve the integrity of student records relating to the program. 9.  The provider is committed to continuous improvement and quality assurance of the program and, if the program is an existing program, has implemented measures demonstrating that commitment.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 24; 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (2); O. Reg. 182/10, s. 8.
Teaching Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Program
 24.1 A program leading to an additional qualification for Teaching Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Program may be granted accreditation under this Regulation if the following requirements are satisfied, in addition to the requirements set out in section 24: 1.  The program is two academic semesters in duration. 2.  The program has course content in aural and oral communication with students who are deaf or hard of hearing and in, i.  communication in American Sign Language, or ii.  communication in Langue des signes québécoise. 3.  The program includes a practicum acceptable to the College in teaching students who are deaf or hard of hearing. O. Reg. 422/22, s. 2.
Programs for principal’s qualifications
 24.2 (1) A program leading to a part 1 principal’s qualification may be granted accreditation under this Regulation if the program, (a)  satisfies the requirements set out in section 24; and (b)  consists of at least 125 hours of work acceptable to the Registrar.  O. Reg. 182/10, s. 9. (2) A program leading to a part 2 principal’s qualification may be granted accreditation under this Regulation if the program, (a)  satisfies the requirements set out in section 24; (b)  consists of at least 125 hours of work acceptable to the Registrar; and (c)  requires successful completion of a leadership practicum acceptable to the Registrar as a condition for successful completion of the program.  O. Reg. 182/10, s. 9. (3) A leadership practicum referred to in clause (2) (c) or any part of such a practicum may be undertaken at the same time as a program leading to a part 1 or part 2 principal’s qualification or in the period between the programs.  O. Reg. 182/10, s. 9.
Program for the supervisory officer’s qualification
 24.3 A program leading to the supervisory officer’s qualification may be granted accreditation under this Regulation if the following requirements are satisfied, in addition to the requirements set out in section 24: 1.  The program consists of, i.  four instructional modules, each consisting of at least 50 hours of instruction, and ii.  one module consisting of at least 50 hours of practical experience in the workplace. 2.  The instructional modules provide instruction that, in the opinion of the Registrar, is relevant to the position of supervisory officer in the following subjects: i.  Statutes, regulations and government policies affecting education in Ontario. ii.  Curriculum guidelines and other reference material pertaining to elementary and secondary education in Ontario. 3.  The program includes study of theories and practices of supervision, administration and business organization.  O. Reg. 182/10, s. 9.
Application for accreditation
 25. (1) Before a provider offers a new program of additional qualification, it shall apply to the Registrar for accreditation of the program and pay the application fee prescribed by the College by by-law.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 25 (1); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1). (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a provider shall be deemed to offer a new program of additional qualification if it substantially changes the character, duration or components of a program of additional qualification previously provided.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 25 (2). (3) An application under subsection (1) shall include the following: 1.  A written self-appraisal report of the program, prepared by the provider, that indicates the ways in which the program satisfies the requirements for accreditation. 2.  Information on the provider’s governance and accountability structures relating to the program, including the terms of reference of its Teacher Education Advisory Committee or similar body that functions in an advisory or liaison capacity in relation to the program. 2.1  Confirmation that the provider will inform the Registrar, in such manner as the Registrar directs, when a student has successfully completed the program. 2.2  Confirmation that the provider will inform the Registrar, in such manner as the Registrar directs, of the particulars of the qualifications held by the student that led to the student’s admission to the program. 3.  Such other information as the Registrar may require to determine if the program satisfies the requirements for accreditation.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 25 (3); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1); O. Reg. 182/10, s. 10.
Review of program
 26. (1) After receipt of the material required under section 25, the Registrar shall conduct a review of the program to determine if it satisfies the requirements for accreditation under section 24.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 26 (1); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1). (2) The review of the program must include an examination of the following areas: 1.  The course description of the program. 2.  The course content of the program to determine if it makes appropriate provision for the application of theory in practice. 3.  The methods for assessing student achievement in the program and the standards for successful completion of the program. 4.  The learning materials for the program. 5.  The qualifications and experience of the educators teaching the program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 26 (2). (3) In conducting the review of a program, the Registrar may require the provider to provide all reasonably available material and information that the Registrar considers relevant in the determination of whether to grant accreditation to the program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 26 (3); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1).
Registrar’s decision
 27. (1) Upon completion of the review of a program of additional qualification, the Registrar shall issue a decision, (a)  granting accreditation of the program without conditions if the Registrar finds that the program fully satisfies the requirements for accreditation; (b)  granting accreditation of the program with one or more conditions if, (i)  the Registrar finds that the program substantially satisfies the requirements for accreditation, but does not fully satisfy the requirements for accreditation, and (ii)  it is reasonable for the Registrar to believe that the provider will satisfy any conditions the Registrar may impose on the accreditation, within the period of time specified in the decision; or (c)  denying accreditation of the program if the Registrar finds that the program does not substantially satisfy the requirements for accreditation.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 27 (1); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1). (2) The Registrar’s decision must be in writing and must include, (a)  the Registrar’s findings on the review, including descriptions or copies of the documentary and other evidence relied on by the Registrar in making the findings; and (b)  the facts and reasons on which the Registrar’s decision is based.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 27 (2); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1). (3) The Registrar shall provide a copy of his or her decision to the provider whose program is the subject of the decision.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 27 (3); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1).
Accreditation period
 28. (1) The accreditation period for a program of additional qualification shall be determined by the Registrar and shall be at least 180 days but not more than five years.  O. Reg. 181/09, s. 3 (1); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1). (2) Despite subsection (1), the accreditation period of a program shall be deemed to continue until the later of, (0.a)  the day agreed to by the Registrar and the provider, as long as the day is not later than one year after the current accreditation period or renewal period would otherwise end; (a)  the day the decision is issued, if an application is made for renewal of accreditation of the program and the Registrar does not issue a decision before the current accreditation period or renewal period would otherwise end; (b)  the day the final disposition is made on any appeal of the Registrar’s decision in respect of an application for renewal of accreditation, or the day the time limit for commencing an appeal expires, if no appeal is commenced; or (c)  the last day of the period for which accreditation was granted, if the program was an accredited program before this Regulation came into force.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 28 (2); O. Reg. 181/09, s. 3 (2); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1).
Accreditation with condition
 29. (1) If accreditation is granted to a program with one or more conditions, the dean, director or other head of the program shall, (a)  submit a plan to the Registrar within 40 business days after receiving the decision, outlining the proposed methods and estimated time for satisfying one or more of the conditions; and (b)  report to the Registrar on the progress in satisfying the conditions at such times and in such manner as the Registrar directs.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 29 (1); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1). (2) If any of the conditions imposed on a grant of accreditation are satisfied, the Registrar may issue an order to modify or remove such conditions as the Registrar considers appropriate at the time the order is issued.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 29 (2); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1).
Registrar may monitor and report
 29.1 (1) The Registrar may monitor a program accredited under section 27 for the purpose of assessing whether the requirements for accreditation continue to be satisfied, and if as a result of the monitoring the Registrar has reason to believe that a requirement is no longer being satisfied and that it cannot be satisfied, he or she shall promptly report the matter to the Council.  O. Reg. 181/09, s. 4; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1). (2) The Registrar may monitor a program for which accreditation was granted with one or more conditions under section 27 for the purpose of assessing the provider’s progress in satisfying the conditions, and if as a result of the monitoring the Registrar has reason to believe that a condition has not been or cannot be satisfied, he or she shall promptly report the matter to the Council.  O. Reg. 181/09, s. 4; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1). (3) Before reporting a matter to the Council under subsection (1) or (2), the Registrar shall discuss the matter with the provider and shall take into consideration any steps taken or proposed to be taken by the provider to satisfy a requirement or condition.  O. Reg. 181/09, s. 4; S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1).
Denial of accreditation
 30. (1) If the Registrar, or the Accreditation Committee under section 32, issues a decision denying accreditation of a program of additional qualification, the provider of the program shall notify all persons who apply to enter the program that the program is not accredited by the College.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 30 (1); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1). (2) A provider may not reapply for accreditation of a program before the day that is 365 days after the day the final disposition is made on any appeal of the decision denying accreditation or the day the time limit for commencing an appeal expires, if no appeal is commenced.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 30 (2).
Review, change in circumstances
 32. (1) The Registrar shall notify the Accreditation Committee and the provider of a program if the Registrar has reason to believe, (a)  that the provider of the program has lost its professional accreditation as an educational institution in a jurisdiction in which it operates; (b)  that the legal authority of the provider to operate the program is suspended or revoked; or (c)  that the provider has ceased to provide the program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 32 (1); O. Reg. 182/10, s. 12; O. Reg. 565/21, s. 6. (2) On receipt of a notice under subsection (1), the Accreditation Committee shall determine if the event described in the notice has occurred.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 32 (2). (3) If the Accreditation Committee determines that an event described in clause (1) (a) or (b) has occurred, the Committee shall issue an order to revoke the accreditation of all programs of professional education and programs of additional qualification provided by the provider.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 32 (3). (4) If the Accreditation Committee determines that the provider of the program has ceased to provide the program, the Committee shall issue an order to revoke the accreditation of the program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 32 (4).
Review, substantial change in program
 33. (1) The Registrar shall notify the Accreditation Committee and the provider of a program if the Registrar has reason to believe that, (a)  a provider has substantially changed the character, duration or components of the program; (b)  the program no longer meets the accreditation requirements; or (c)  the program has failed to meet a condition imposed on its grant of accreditation.  O. Reg. 181/09, s. 6; O. Reg. 565/21, s. 7 (1). (2) On receipt of a notice under subsection (1), (a)  the Accreditation Committee shall conduct a review of the program in accordance with section 26 with respect to the program’s fulfilment of the requirements for accreditation under this Part; or (b)  the chair of the Accreditation Committee shall direct an accreditation panel to conduct a review of the program in accordance with section 26 with respect to the program’s fulfilment of the requirements for accreditation under this Part. O. Reg. 565/21, s. 7 (2). (3) If the review is conducted by an accreditation panel, section 13 applies with necessary modifications and the Accreditation Committee shall consider the accreditation panel’s final report and the comments of the provider of the program before issuing its decision to confirm or deny accreditation of the program and determining whether to impose conditions on accreditation.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 33 (3). (4) The Accreditation Committee shall issue its decision in writing and shall include in the decision the reasons for the Committee’s decision and the facts on which the decision is based.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 33 (4). (5) The Accreditation Committee shall provide a copy of the decision to the Registrar and the provider of the program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 33 (5); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1). (6) The Registrar shall issue an order to revoke the accreditation of a program of additional qualification if the Accreditation Committee issues a decision denying accreditation of the program after the review required under this section.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 33 (6); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1).
Deemed accreditation
 34. (1) If no application is made for renewal of accreditation of a program, the program shall be deemed to be an accredited program for all students who are enrolled in the program on the last day of the accreditation period.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 34 (1). (2) Despite a decision denying or revoking accreditation of a program, the program shall be deemed to be an accredited program for all students who are enrolled in the program or who have completed the program at the time the decision is issued, if the program was an accredited program at the time the students began the program.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 34 (2). part V   Accreditation appeals 35.-38. Revoked: O. Reg. 565/21, s. 8.
PART V ACCREDITATION APPEALS
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Appeal, program of professional education
 39. (1) A provider of a program of professional education may appeal a decision of the Accreditation Committee in respect of the program by delivering to the Accreditation Appeal Committee a notice of appeal setting out the grounds for the provider’s appeal and the facts on which it relies. O. Reg. 240/14, s. 7. (2) The provider shall indicate in a notice of appeal under subsection (1) whether it would like a hearing or a written review of the appeal. O. Reg. 240/14, s. 7. (3) A notice of appeal under subsection (1) must be, (a)  delivered to the Registrar within 60 days after the day the provider receives a copy of the decision that is the subject of the appeal; and (b)  accompanied by the fee prescribed by by-law. O. Reg. 240/14, s. 7. (4) The Accreditation Appeal Committee may refuse to accept a notice of appeal under subsection (1), other than a notice of appeal of a decision denying accreditation or renewal of accreditation of a program of professional education, if in the Committee’s opinion the appeal is frivolous, vexatious or an abuse of process. O. Reg. 240/14, s. 7. (5) The Accreditation Appeal Committee may extend the time for the delivery of a notice of appeal under subsection (1) if it is satisfied that there are apparent grounds for reconsidering the decision and there are reasonable grounds for applying for the extension. O. Reg. 240/14, s. 7. (6) The Accreditation Appeal Committee shall conduct a hearing respecting an appeal under this section if the provider indicated in the notice of appeal that it would like a hearing and the decision that is the subject of the appeal, (a)  grants initial accreditation with conditions, or general accreditation with conditions, of a program of professional education; (b)  denies accreditation or renewal of accreditation of a program of professional education; or (c)  revokes accreditation of a program of professional education. O. Reg. 240/14, s. 7. (7) Subject to subsection (4), for all appeals under this section other than those mentioned under subsection (6), the Accreditation Appeal Committee shall conduct either a written review under section 41 or a hearing under section 43, as it considers appropriate. O. Reg. 240/14, s. 7.
Appeal, program of additional qualification
 40. (1) A provider of a program of additional qualification may appeal a decision of the Registrar in respect of the program by delivering to the Accreditation Appeal Committee a notice of appeal setting out the grounds for the provider’s appeal and the facts on which it relies. O. Reg. 240/14, s. 7. (2) A notice of appeal under subsection (1) must be, (a)  delivered to the Registrar within 60 days after the day the provider receives a copy of the decision that is the subject of the appeal; and (b)  accompanied by the fee prescribed by by-law. O. Reg. 240/14, s. 7. (3) The Accreditation Appeal Committee may refuse to accept a notice of appeal under subsection (1) if in the Committee’s opinion the appeal is frivolous, vexatious or an abuse of process. O. Reg. 240/14, s. 7. (4) The Accreditation Appeal Committee may extend the time for the delivery of a notice of appeal under subsection (1) if it is satisfied that there are apparent grounds for reconsidering the decision and there are reasonable grounds for applying for the extension. O. Reg. 240/14, s. 7. (5) Subject to subsection (3), the Accreditation Appeal Committee shall conduct a written review under section 41 for all appeals relating to a program of additional qualification, unless the Committee determines that a hearing is appropriate in the circumstances. O. Reg. 240/14, s. 7.
Written review
 41. (1) The Accreditation Appeal Committee shall conduct a written review by reviewing the notice of appeal and any submissions and documents the Committee considers relevant. O. Reg. 240/14, s. 7. (2) The Committee may exercise the same powers as an accreditation panel under section 11 while conducting a review of the facts and grounds for an appeal in respect of a program of professional education. O. Reg. 240/14, s. 7. (3) Upon completion of its review, the Committee shall issue its decision in writing in accordance with subsection 45 (1). O. Reg. 240/14, s. 7. (4) No member of the Accreditation Appeal Committee who participated in a review of a program of professional education as a member of an accreditation panel or who participated in the decision of the Accreditation Committee in respect of the accreditation of the program shall participate in any proceeding of the Accreditation Appeal Committee relating to the appeal of that decision. O. Reg. 240/14, s. 7. 42. Revoked: O. Reg. 240/14, s. 7.
Hearing
 43. (1), (2) Revoked: O. Reg. 240/14, s. 8. (3) The parties to a hearing shall be the provider and either the Accreditation Committee or the Registrar, whichever issued the decision that is the subject of the appeal.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 43 (3); S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 13, s. 3 (1). (4) A party to the hearing shall be given an opportunity to examine before the hearing any documents that will be given in evidence at the hearing.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 43 (4). (5) If requested by a party, the oral evidence taken at the hearing shall be recorded and, if requested by a party, copies of a transcript shall be provided to the party at the party’s expense.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 43 (5). (6) No member of the Accreditation Appeal Committee shall participate in a decision of the Committee on an appeal, if a hearing was held, unless he or she was present throughout the hearing and heard all the evidence and arguments of the parties.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 43 (6). (7) Documents and things put into evidence at a hearing shall, on the request of the party who produced them, be returned by the Accreditation Appeal Committee within a reasonable time after the final disposition of the appeal.  O. Reg. 347/02, s. 43 (7).