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Self Regulation Workshop

Self Regulation Workshop

Self Regulation in Children and Adolescents @ OCEOTA, May 31st from 4:30(dinner) 5-6:30PM Self-regulation is increasingly the focus at the elementary and secondary schools and has been shown to be an important predictor of success. This session will provide a deeper understanding of behaviour from a self-regulation and biological perspective. […]

by May 29, 2023 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
Resume/Interview Workshop

Resume/Interview Workshop

Together OCEOTA and the OCDSB will be presenting a workshop on resume writing and interview skills that will assist you in your preparations for upcoming recruitment competitions for 2023-24 vacancies. Please re-register for the revised date of June 6th with the new link to the registration form for the event.   This event will […]

by May 28, 2023 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
June 3rd Enough is Enough Rally

June 3rd Enough is Enough Rally

Enough Is Enough and the province-wide day of action. Wear your Red4Ed shirts and join individuals, neighbours, OCEOTA, OCETFO and OSSTF friends (family also welcome) as we’ll be gathering at Major’s Hill Park at 12:00pm (Noon) where community tables (displays) and a Children’s play area will be set up. We’ll […]

by May 26, 2023 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
Congratulations Members!!!

Congratulations Members!!!

Welcome to our new 2023-25 Executive President- Pat Dixon, 1st VP- Jamieson Dyer, 2nd VP- Fadumo Deria, Members at Large- Matthew Healy, Jessica Ho, Hacene Oukacine Representing OCEOTA as Annual Meeting Delegates Pat Dixon (Chair), Hoda Ahmed, Rachel Andrusek, Fadumo Deria, Jessica Ho, Hacene Oukacine, and Dora Yang. Interested in […]

by May 25, 2023 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized

Staffing period timelines confirmed, published April 2023

by May 1, 2023 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
Classroom Supports for Teachers

Classroom Supports for Teachers

OCDSB Literacy Portal– find resources from across the OCDSB to support your classroom program and improve your preparation as an educator. Request a Student/Classroom Behaviour (Google Meet) Support Session– a Social Emotional Learning Teacher or Itinerant Educational Assistant Team member will contact you.

by April 24, 2023 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
Successful Ratification of OCEOTA Preliminary Submission

Successful Ratification of OCEOTA Preliminary Submission

Thank you to all the OCEOTA Members that came out to the Ratification Meeting. Your concerns and questions were informed and the Collective Bargaining Committee has noted your comments. This indication of our collective power is critical as we prepare to enter negotiations with the Ottawa Carleton District School Board […]

by March 26, 2023 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized

50 day Re-employment Rule changes

For more information on the extension of limitations please click here for the Ontario Teacher’s Federation Website or read below. Clarification of “What’s considered re-employment?” can be found by clicking here. Email: inquiry@otpp.com Phone: 416.226.2700 or 1.800.668.0105 (toll free) Call service hours: 8:30-5 pm, Monday to Friday

by March 2, 2023 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
New! Professional Learning for Members

New! Professional Learning for Members

Upcoming PL for OCEOTA Members Self Regulation in Children and Adolescents @ OCDSB, May 31st from 4:30(dinner) 5-6:30PM Self-regulation is increasingly the focus at the elementary and secondary schools and has been shown to be an important predictor of success. This session will provide a deeper understanding of behaviour from […]

by January 26, 2023 Comments are Disabled Info, Professional Learning (PL)

Media coverage of Unqualified OT use

Two recent interviews (Dec) speaking with Local and Provincial ETFO Leaders about the use of unqualified teachers in classrooms by school boards. ETFO 1st Vice-President David Mastin on CBC Here and Now Toronto OCEOTA Local President Pat Dixon interview on CBC Ottawa Morning    

by December 14, 2022 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized