You are invited to participate in OCETFO’s 2026 “Choose Your Own Adventure” hybrid PD Day on Monday, April 27, with speakers and workshops taking place both online and in person at the Adult High School (300 Rochester St.) Please note that OCEOTA members must register for this PD Day by […]

The New PRC/VSC Cycle: What to Expect  When your updated PRC/VSC is due, you will receive an official notification email from LaserficheForms@ocdsb.ca outlining the following: Renewal Timing: Please note the updated renewal schedule listed below:  Staff that were hired on or before September 1, 2021 will be notified approximately two […]

CBC Ottawa Morning with Rebecca Zandbergen – March 12, 2026: Ontario to give elementary teachers $750 a year for classroom supplies https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-100-ottawa-morning/clip/16202673-ontario-give-elementary-teachers-dollar750-year-classroom-supplies https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-100-ottawa-morning/clip/16202673-ontario-give-elementary-teachers-dollar750-year-classroom-supplies

Red for Ed and the Power of Purple Days in Ottawa Schools Ottawa’s education unions are standing together in solidarity to proudly take part in Red for Ed on the first Friday of every month and Power of Purple on Wednesdays each week.  This collective show of unity highlights our […]

We are pleased to announce that our Collective Bargaining Survey has been launched! We would appreciate it if all OCEOTA members would take the time to share your voice with us. Your participation in this survey helps OCEOTA to determine what are the bargaining goals that matter for our membership. […]

OCEOTA invites you to attend a Zoom workshop focused on practical classroom management strategies that work in today’s classrooms hosted by Shannon Hazel. This 90-minute session includes: A clear framework for classroom management using the 8 types of Teacher Moves Practical problem-solving around real classroom situations Live discussion + Q&A […]

Peak staffing will be from June into July  

What is the 1/2 day minimum pilot program? Starting in September 2022 assignments through Easy Connect and/or The Job Board will be made available as per usual, however assignments of a less than 50% FTE will be (expanded to be) posted as a half a day (according to school bell […]

New OTF Connects webinars for 2026 OTF is pleased to announce their newest series of excellent OTF Connects webinars. Over the coming weeks and months, OTF’s newest series of webinars will feature tips and tools to support you on your teaching and learning journey, across divisions and subject areas. Their  […]

On December 11th our members “Escaped to the Holidays” at Room Escape. Two escape rooms Undermined and Doom Room were enjoyed. Congratulations to our two door prize winners Ayman and Fatima. OCEOTA members generously donated 3 dozen items to the Ottawa Food Bank.