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IWD Embroidery Night at Eco Equitable

IWD Embroidery Night at Eco Equitable

Following the success of last year’s International Women’s Day event, we are once again bringing OCEOTA women an opportunity to make some art while connecting with fellow OCEOTA women.  To celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, join us for a fun evening of Embroidery Basics at Eco Equitable on Thursday, March […]

by February 10, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
Provincial Election mobilization

Provincial Election mobilization

We need to mobilize! 1. Please bring a friend to Kanata-Carleton, Nepean, or Ottawa West-Nepean Meet the candidates meetings… free food and drinks. Ask questions and voice concerns around public education. 2. Request a VOTE for BETTER SCHOOLS Lawn sign delivered to your home. ORDER A LAWN SIGN HERE FOR […]

by February 7, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
EasyConnect Changes

EasyConnect Changes

The OCDSB has determined changes are coming to the ATE EasyConnect System. OCEOTA does not have negotiated control of these changes, and opposes some of the changes. Below we try to advise and assist Members to understand the impacts of the changes imposed.   A change in the contact process […]

by February 3, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
Changes to English LTO Pool Hiring

Changes to English LTO Pool Hiring

I am proud to report through continued negotiations with the OCDSB we have had the interview process REMOVED from the English LTO pool process. You need only now meet these criteria to qualify to join the pool for the 2025-26 school year: on the elementary occasional teacher (OT) List for […]

by January 31, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
Zumba Shake it and Snack it!

Zumba Shake it and Snack it!

Join us for an hour of Zumba and stay for drinks and dinner! A wellness event to promote healthy lifestyle and motivation during the cold winter days. Eat, drink and dance to connect with your colleagues. Registration deadline is Feb 19th. REGISTER HERE  

by January 31, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
OCETFO Federation Day Registration

OCETFO Federation Day Registration

March 28th is the Federation PA Day, more details to follow… but you can register now at REGISTER NOW  

by January 30, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
ETFO calls for action

ETFO calls for action

Black History Month exists to remind us all of the rich contributions within our society from people of African and Caribbean decent, and of their ongoing struggle for equity and social justice. Teachers have the opportunity to engage their students, not only during this month but throughout the school year, […]

by January 30, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized

ETFO New Members Conference

This Provincial ETFO two-day conference is for women members in their first five years seeking a greater sense of direction to know more about their union, the labour movement, and learn ways to get involved as a change maker in our schools, our Union, and the community! Registration opens on […]

by January 20, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
Report Cards expectations

Report Cards expectations

Links to Aspen, Assessment, and Report Card writing Memos from OCDSB Specific report card rules aren’t outlined in our Collective Agreement when the LTO departs/enters close to a reporting deadline, but past practice is the person in the hot-seat at the time they are due (Jan 31-Feb 5th) is the responsible person to write […]

by January 15, 2025 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
OTIP Teaching Awards nomination deadlines

OTIP Teaching Awards nomination deadlines

There are three categories of awards: elementary teacher, secondary teacher and beginning teacher (in the first five years of teaching). A teacher may be nominated by anyone—professional colleagues, students, parents, or the general public. Winners will receive a personal award of $1,000 and a Certificate of Recognition. The Ontario Teachers […]

by December 21, 2024 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized