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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

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
*Updated* OCDSB Staffing Rules/Timelines

*Updated* OCDSB Staffing Rules/Timelines

LINK TO STAFFING TIMELINES (OCDSB LOGIN REQUIRED)  All English permanent contract postings are still open to all applicants which match the qualifications- they will go through the application, screenings, interview process. LTOs for English Special Education positions will continue to be posted individually- they will also go through the application, […]

by February 4, 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
Local supports for Health & Phys. Ed. curriculum

Local supports for Health & Phys. Ed. curriculum

Ottawa Public Health launches School Health Online Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has launched School Health Online, their new online platform designed specifically for teachers and educators. A diverse range of materials have been created or curated by School Health professionals to support the delivery of the Ontario Health and Physical Education […]

by September 19, 2023 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized
Kindergarten Team Partnerships

Kindergarten Team Partnerships

EFTO’s link to resources for Professional Learning in the Early Years

by September 12, 2023 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized

OCDSB Resources and links

The Learning Network – Resources for Educators The Learning Network is a biweekly newsletter that provides resources to K-12 educators, featuring everything from classroom resources to professional development opportunities. This week’s Learning Network includes resources for Handwriting, Cursive and Word Processing, Literacy, Grade 10 History, French, Science, Grade 9 English, Grade 11 […]

by September 8, 2023 Comments are Disabled Uncategorized