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.)
All LTOs must register
If Daily OTs and DOTs wish to attend you must register (the first 70 registered will be paid for a 1/2 day at daily rate)
TO REGISTER FOR PD DAY 2026 please complete the following google form https://forms.gle/RAcCpVrrZALEP9sj7
Please note that OCEOTA members must register for this PD Day by the of deadline Monday, April 13 at 12:00pm – in order to participate either/both virtually and in-person; members who do not register by this date will be directed to complete self-directed learning.
Virtually
Virtual participants will have access to the live-streamed plenary, keynote speaker, afternoon panel, closing, as well as morning and afternoon virtual workshops.
Virtual workshops:
| Workshop Title |
| AM |
| Centering an Asset Based Pedagogy with Multilingual Language Learners |
| From Hesitation to Clarity: Assertive Decision Making for Educators |
| Math With Me in Mind: Building Confidence, Identity & Success in Every Student. |
| Moving From Power & Control to Collaboration & Problem Solving (Explosive Child) |
| STEAM Inquiry Through a Diverse Lens |
| Strategies to Foster Inclusion in Every Classroom (Sonderly-ASD) |
| Supporting Early Math Skills and Understanding in Kindergarten Through Play |
| PM |
| Decolonizing “Wellness” in Schools |
| Ditch That Textbook: The Essentials of AI for Educators |
| Panel |
| Processing Speed & Working Memory: Impact on Learning & What to Do |
| Regulated & Resilient: A Mindfulness Workshop for Balancing the Educator’s Nervous System |
| The Power of Therapeutic Art Making in the Classroom: Strategies for Co-regulation |
In Person
Members who would like to attend the Adult High School in person will be able to attend the plenary, keynote speaker, afternoon panel, closing, as well OTs are able to select these morning and afternoon workshops (does not include PM field trips).
Workshops available:
| Workshop Title |
| AM |
| 2SLGBTQ+ HR Ed Strategy |
| Building Ramps to Success – Exploring Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom |
| Documenting and Communicating Learning in Kinder |
| Hip Hop Headucatorz: Bless the Mic |
| Omnikin Sports: Igniting Cooperation and Inclusivity |
| Propeller Dance: Inclusive Dance Practice for Children of All Abilities |
| Unlearn |
| PM |
| Building Ramps to Success: UDL and DI |
| Monitoring Student Growth |
| Panel |
Please note that OCEOTA members must register for this PD Day by 2 weeks prior (Monday, April 13 at 12:00pm) in order to participate either/both virtually and in-person; members who do not register by this date will be directed to complete self-directed learning.
TO REGISTER FOR PD DAY 2026 please complete the following google form https://forms.gle/RAcCpVrrZALEP9sj7
