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About OG Canada |
OG Canada: Mission Statement
OG Canada certifies professional interventionists, accredits training programs, and maintains established policies and standards of support for those with dyslexia and other learning differences. Our professional development requirements translate current evidence-based research into practical intervention strategies, allowing our members to maintain the highest level of excellence.
Members of the Academy Shall:
- meet the Educational/Training requirements of OG Canada and shall have successfully undergone a screening process and criminal record search as required by OG Canada standards.
- adhere to a high standard of professional conduct in their activities, consistent with the goals and objectives of OG Canada.
- endeavour to be worthy of a client’s trust in the performance of professional duties.
- pursue the virtues of a trustworthy professional who is honest, candid, competent, diligent, loyal, fair and discreet.*
- respect the confidential nature of information concerning clients; treat clients with dignity, being mindful of their rights and sensibilities.
- recognize that a privileged relationship exists with students that must not be exploited for any reason.
- be willing to review with colleagues, students and parents/guardians the quality of service rendered and practices employed by the professional.
- be responsible to engage in continued professional education through workshops, conferences, seminars, college courses and programs in order to keep current with knowledge that pertains to the field of dyslexia and thus to provide appropriate advice and service to the community.
- use OG Canada membership to instill a greater sense of responsibility for social good, not merely for self-serving monopolistic purposes.
- agree that continued OG Canada membership and accreditation are contingent upon adherence to this code and that disciplinary action will be taken when a member is guilty of a criminal or moral offense or misuse of a client’s good faith.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
OG Canada Strives to be, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable space is one where all members and volunteers, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, feels valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for membership and advancement in all areas of our organization. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.