MEMBERSHIPS
Before Purchasing an Individual Membership
Your school board may already have an OCEA School Board Subscription (SBS). Please check with your School Board Lead before purchasing an individual membership online.
If you purchase an individual membership and later learn that your school board has an SBS for the same school year, you have 45 days from the date of purchase to request reimbursement. After 45 days, no refund will be issued.
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More Than a Membership
Why Join OCEA?
OCEA membership connects Cooperative Education and Experiential Learning professionals across Ontario with professional learning, exclusive resources, provincial connections and opportunities that support educators and student success.
Professional Learning
Access professional learning that supports Cooperative Education and Experiential Learning practice across Ontario.
Reduced Event Rates
Receive reduced member rates for OCEA’s annual Spring Conference and Fall Symposium.
Members’ Only Resources
Access OCEA lesson materials, professional resources, presentations, recordings and tools.
Provincial Connections
Connect and share ideas with Cooperative Education and Experiential Learning educators across Ontario.
Student Recognition
Access OCEA Student Certificates of Achievement to recognize and celebrate student success.
News & Information
Stay informed with OCEA e-News and provincial information relevant to Experiential Learning.
Leadership Opportunities
Get involved as an OCEA Provincial Representative, Board Director or participant in provincial initiatives.
Awards & Recognition
Recognize outstanding practitioners through OCEA’s professional awards program.
Ready to find the right OCEA membership?
Explore membership options for individual educators and Ontario school boards below.
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Membership Options
Which Membership Is Right for Me?
OCEA offers membership options for both Ontario school boards and individuals. Start by choosing the option that best describes how you’re joining.
For School Boards
School Board Subscription
Designed for Ontario school boards that want to provide OCEA membership access to multiple eligible educators involved in Cooperative Education and Experiential Learning.
Best choice if:
Your board wants one subscription that can support participation by eligible educators across the board.
For Individuals
Individual Membership
For educators and professionals who are joining OCEA independently and need a membership option that reflects their role or professional status.
Options include:
Statutory, Non-Statutory, Retired and Associate Membership.
Not sure whether your school board already participates? Check with your School Board Lead before purchasing an individual membership.
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For Ontario School Boards
2026–2027 School Board Subscription
The OCEA School Board Subscription (SBS) provides a convenient way for Ontario school boards to offer OCEA membership to eligible educators across their board. Annual subscription rates are based on the number of Secondary, Alternative and Adult Education schools within the school board.
Unlimited Eligible Members
There is no limit to the number of eligible educators who can apply for OCEA membership using their school board’s SBS code.
Board-Wide Access
The SBS can support eligible educators working at the K–12, Adult Education, Alternative Education and school board levels.
Simple Annual Invoicing
School boards can request an invoice for the annual subscription and indicate when they would like the invoice issued.
Who Can Be Included in a School Board Subscription?
The School Board Subscription is not limited to Cooperative Education teachers. It is intended for eligible teachers and school board educators who are involved in or support Cooperative Education and other forms of Experiential Learning.
This may include educators connected with Cooperative Education, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), School-Work Transition Programs, Career Education, Dual Credits, Guidance, Job Shadowing, Job Twinning, Work Experience and other Experiential Learning programs.
How Does a School Board Purchase an SBS?
To purchase a 2026–2027 School Board Subscription for eligible K–12, Adult Education, Alternative Education and school board-level educators, contact OCEA and request to be invoiced for the 2026–2027 School Board Subscription (SBS).
You may also indicate when you would like the invoice issued, such as immediately or at a later date during the school year.
2026–2027 Rates
School Board Subscription Fee Chart
Rates are based on the number of Secondary, Alternative and Adult Education schools in your school board.
| Schools | 1–2 | 3–6 | 7–9 | 10–14 | 15–19 | 20–25 | 26–29 | 30–39 | 40–99 | 100+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fee | $200 | $600 | $1,000 | $1,300 | $1,700 | $2,200 | $2,500 | $2,800 | $3,100 | $3,300 |
| HST (13%) | $26 | $78 | $130 | $169 | $221 | $286 | $325 | $364 | $403 | $429 |
| Total | $226 | $678 | $1,130 | $1,469 | $1,921 | $2,486 | $2,825 | $3,164 | $3,503 | $3,729 |
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Interested in a School Board Subscription?
Contact OCEA to request an invoice or ask questions about eligibility, pricing or the SBS registration process.
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For Individual Members
Individual OCEA Memberships
OCEA offers several individual membership options based on your professional role and status. Review the descriptions below to find the membership that best applies to you.
Other Membership Designations
Honourary & Lifetime Membership
Honourary Membership
An individual may be designated as an Honourary Member by the OCEA Board when they have supported the Objects of the Association in an exemplary fashion. Honourary Members are not required to pay an annual membership fee.
Lifetime Membership
The OCEA Board of Directors may recognize an individual as a Lifetime Member for an outstanding contribution to Cooperative Education, Work Experience, Student Success, School-Work Transition or OYAP programs. Lifetime Members are not required to pay an annual membership fee.
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Learn, Connect & Grow
Your Membership Goes Beyond Resources
OCEA members can connect with educators from across Ontario through professional learning events designed specifically for Cooperative Education and Experiential Learning professionals.
Virtual Professional Learning
OCEA Fall Symposium
Join Cooperative Education and Experiential Learning professionals from across Ontario for OCEA’s annual virtual Fall Symposium.
OCEA members receive reduced registration rates.
Annual Provincial Conference
OCEA Spring Conference
Connect in person with educators from across Ontario through professional learning, networking, workshops and shared experiences.
OCEA members receive reduced registration rates.
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Membership Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about OCEA membership, School Board Subscriptions, eligibility, member benefits and accessing Members’ Only resources.
Who can become an OCEA member?
OCEA offers membership options for Ontario educators and professionals involved in or supporting Cooperative Education, Experiential Learning, Work Experience, Student Success, School-Work Transition, OYAP and related programs. Membership options are available for Ontario Certified Teachers, other education professionals, retired educators, teacher candidates and eligible AQ participants.
How long does an OCEA membership last?
The OCEA membership year runs from September 1 through August 31. Membership must be renewed for each membership year unless you hold an Honourary or Lifetime Membership designation.
What is an OCEA School Board Subscription (SBS)?
The School Board Subscription allows an Ontario school board to provide OCEA membership access to eligible educators across the board. The annual subscription fee is based on the number of Secondary, Alternative and Adult Education schools within the board.
There is no limit to the number of eligible educators who can apply for membership using their school board’s SBS code.
How do I know if my school board already has an SBS?
Check with your School Board Lead or the person responsible for Cooperative Education and Experiential Learning before purchasing an individual membership. If your board participates in the OCEA School Board Subscription program, eligible educators can use the board’s SBS code to apply for membership.
What is the difference between Statutory and Non-Statutory Membership?
Statutory Membership is for eligible educators and administrators who hold an Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification.
Non-Statutory Membership is for individuals involved in or supporting Cooperative Education and Experiential Learning who do not hold an Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification.
Can retired educators remain members of OCEA?
Yes. OCEA offers a reduced-rate Retired Membership for former educators who are fully retired and wish to remain connected with the OCEA community. Documentation confirming retirement is required.
Is there a membership option for teacher candidates or Cooperative Education AQ participants?
Yes. Associate Membership is available at a reduced rate to teacher candidates attending Teachers’ College and individuals taking Cooperative Education AQ Part One while completing the course. Proof of enrolment or course participation is required.
What benefits are included with OCEA membership?
Benefits include access to Members’ Only professional resources, reduced rates for OCEA events, provincial networking and professional learning opportunities, OCEA news and information, Student Certificates of Achievement, leadership opportunities and participation in OCEA’s professional awards and recognition programs.
Do OCEA members receive discounts for the Fall Symposium and Spring Conference?
Yes. Current OCEA members receive reduced member registration rates for OCEA’s annual Fall Symposium and Spring Conference.
How do I access OCEA Members’ Only resources?
You must be a current OCEA member and signed into your OCEA account to access Members’ Only files and resources.
What happens if I purchase an individual membership and later discover my school board has an SBS?
If you purchase an individual membership and later discover that your school board has a School Board Subscription for the same membership year, you have 45 days from the date of purchase to request reimbursement. No refund will be issued after the 45-day period.
How do I join or renew my OCEA membership?
Existing members can sign into their OCEA account to manage their membership. New users can create an OCEA account and then select the appropriate membership option.
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Important Information
Membership Policies
Please review the following information before purchasing an individual OCEA membership.
Individual Membership Fees
Individual OCEA memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable, except in the School Board Subscription situation described below.
Please confirm that you have selected the correct membership type before completing your purchase.
School Board Subscription Exception
If you purchase an individual membership and later discover that your school board has an OCEA School Board Subscription for the same membership year, you have 45 days from the date of purchase to request reimbursement.
After the 45-day period, no refund will be issued.
Looking for OCEA’s complete refund and cancellation policy?
The full policy also covers conferences, symposiums, regional events, resource orders, NSF cheques and exhibitor fees. View the complete Refund & Cancellation Policy .
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