Recent News
Lost Prep-time in 2021-22
OCEOTA is investigating the amount of preparation time that was taken, and not re-paid, from OTs during the 2021-2022 school year. If we have enough responses we may seek compensation for those affected. We will be compiling these records and will update all members if it progresses. We will proceed […]
Bill 115 Remedy
ETFO members (teachers, occasional teachers, DECEs, ESPs and PSPs) may be eligible for financial compensation if they were an ETFO member working between September 1, 2012, and August 31, 2014. Each member’s entitlement is based on the amount of time worked on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis (ie pro-rated based […]
Staffing Timelines and FAQs for OTs
Some of the FAQs from the PD Day presentation on Staffing from OCDSB Human Resources Officer: Leadership & Staff Development 1. To whom should we address cover letters? Is it appropriate to use terms such as ‘to whom it may concern’ or ‘to the hiring team’? Cover letters should be addressed […]
Fast-tracked, free ECE program tuition
For more information: https://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/early-childhood-education-compressed-c140?fbclid=IwAR2pZv97PE_3P2m1gVqOH_e_QM-haP9LfNQJc7FgpKn5SG12viz4I2a_wys
ETFO Summer Learning Academy registration opens
This is a link to all the 2022 Summer Academy courses available at the start of registration on May 30, 2022. Some courses may be cancelled due to low enrollment or circumstances beyond our control and these changes will only be reflected when you start the registration process at https://events.etfo.org/courses/summer-academy/ […]
New! Professional Learning for Members
Upcoming PL for OCEOTA Members ETFO 2022 Summer Academy courses now available at https://events.etfo.org/courses/summer-academy/ . ETFO Environmental Resources The resources examine environmental issues and include information, materials, and links to organizations working to protect the environment. The following links provide information that members can use to […]
2022-23 school year dates set
Please note that the 2022-2023 school year for students will begin on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, with one Professional Activity Day for staff scheduled on the previous Friday, September 2, 2022 for both elementary and secondary schools. Staff whose regular work year coincides with the school year (teachers, educational […]
Central ETFO Bargaining Process
Central ETFO Collective Bargaining Goals 2022 have been published on the Collective Bargaining Website Read more about hehere: https://etfocb.ca/our-goals/2022-goals/
Elementary: A podcast from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
ETFO’s recently released podcast has new episodes available. You can listen to them at the links below, or subscribe to Elementary at etfo.ca , Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts. The episodes are: Interview with ETFO President Karen Brown Possibilities: Addressing Poverty in Elementary Schools Backpack Full of Cash: The privatization […]