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*Updated* OCDSB Spring Staffing Pool

*Updated* OCDSB Spring Staffing Pool

Applications to the English LTO Pool for placement into English LTO assignments starting the 2024-25 school year must be completed by 2pm April 2nd. This is a change in the process for the Elementary Long Term Occasional (LTO) teacher staffing for Spring 2024. **Also slightly different than the French Pool […]

by March 28, 2024 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
OTF Decision on 50-day rule

OTF Decision on 50-day rule

ETFO February 22nd, 2024 statement on recruitment and retention crisis in Ontario Expanding on the 50-day rule decision, March 22nd, 2024 The Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) stands by its position that Ontario’s publicly funded schools require systemic solutions to systemic challenges. OTF asserts that framing an amendment to the 50-day […]

by March 18, 2024 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
OCEOTA PL

OCEOTA PL

Get ready members!! Another workshop chosen by YOU, our membership based on the survey we sent out earlier in the school year is coming your way!  We will be offering our 3rd  workshop this year, titled Programming for Students with Special needs in the Classroom: Fostering Mental Health and Wellness. Presented by Kim Spratt, […]

by March 7, 2024 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
Amazing Pottery Painting Night

Amazing Pottery Painting Night

On Thursday OCEOTA’s Status of Women Committee, with ETFO supports through their women’s programs fund, met and had an evening of socializing, painting, and learning. Here are some fantastic photos of the OCEOTA Artists.  

by March 7, 2024 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
Financial Planning for Retirement

Financial Planning for Retirement

Financial Planning for Retirement; Retirement Health, Dental and Travel Plans REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.OTIP.COM/EVENTS

by March 3, 2024 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
Bill 124 Remedy

Bill 124 Remedy

Bill 124 remedy is fixing the illegal Conservative legislation which was challenged in court to complete a fair wage increase for the 2019-2022 Collective Agreements of 7.25% (compounded the total percentage increase is 7.41%). This was held illegally to a 1% increase per year by the Conservative government at the […]

by February 14, 2024 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
Fantastic Federation Day

Fantastic Federation Day

What a Fantastic Day. Thank you to all the OCEOTA Members who asked questions, took whistles and T-shirts and entered our prize draws.    

by January 21, 2024 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
Equal Voice Gala

Equal Voice Gala

OCEOTA Executive Members Jessica Ho and Alicia Szewczyk-Chan joined President Pat Dixon and other Provincial ETFO representatives in attending The Equal Voice gala in Ottawa on November 28th, when her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, spoke alongside distinguished journalist Lisa LaFlamme. Equal Voice is a […]

by November 27, 2023 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
New! Professional Learning for Members

New! Professional Learning for Members

Upcoming PL for OCEOTA Members ETFO Professional Learning resources for the Early Years   OCDSB Index of Scope & Sequence Grades K-8 For great PD options visit  the Ontario Teachers’ Federation PD Calendar   Animating the Revised ELEMENTARY Science & Technology Curriculum 2022-23 Elementary Science & Technology Curriculum Resources The revised […]

by October 26, 2023 Comments are Disabled Info, Professional Learning (PL)
Congratulations to our distinguished 5 & 10 yr Service OTs

Congratulations to our distinguished 5 & 10 yr Service OTs

Your dedication, commitment, and professionalism have set an example within our Local. Congratulations on completing your significant milestones of occasional teaching in the OCDSB. We are glad to have teachers like you with us. Keep up your excellent work, and continue to inspire. Cheers to all your incredible years of […]

by October 25, 2023 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized