The Ontario Hockey League values and respects the commitments made by both players and families to the League and their teams. It is the intent of the Ontario Hockey League to support the student athletes with the very best learning environment. In this way, it is hoped that every athlete may achieve his personal educational goals. To accomplish this, the League has adopted the following:

• hat each team will have an Educational Consultant(s) to support the academic expectations outlined in its Education Policy
  
• that the Ontario Hockey League will convene seminars on a regular basis to inform parents of the opportunities available in the League
  
• that the Ontario Hockey League will convene meetings of the Education Consultants to plan and implement the education initiatives of the League and each team
  
• that the Ontario Hockey League will provide educational support material for all teams, players and families, e.g., Marking Your Mark in the OHL, Best of Both Worlds, OHL Education Manual

• that all teams will incur all educational costs of players including tuition, room, books and board while playing for their OHL team
• that an Education Consultant will be available for all players and families
• that all educational needs will be addressed promptly and strategies developed to ensure academic success for all players
• that computer access will be provided for all players
• that practice time will be scheduled around regular school days and hours
• that all players be offered the opportunity to complete their academic program in the locale of the team when the season finishes
• that regular communication occurs between the Education Consultant and Team Management

• that all players adhere to their respective teams' Education Policy
  
• that all players be expected to attend high school until graduation
  
• that all players enrolled in educational programs are expected to participate fully in all classes and strive to maintain a passing grade
  
• that all players be encouraged to pursue post-secondary pathway

• to liaise with players/schools/team and parents
  
• to communicate with Team Management to support the team’s Education Policy
  
• to facilitate the registration process with players at high school and post-secondary pathways
  
• to provide academic counseling and support including facilitating tutor assistance when necessary
  
• to support league educational initiatives