Wednesday, May 4, 2016

The Bill 115 Decision; TVOT Spring Banquet; ETFO AQ courses; 2016 Census



We Were Justified!
You may have noticed the full page ETFO ad in Saturday's London Free Press celebrating the Ontario Supreme Court Justice decision that Bill 115 was a violation of the Canadian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.  We invite you to view the above message from ETFO President Sam Hammond.

Local Spring Banquet and Elections
Thursday, May 19th at London's Lamplighter Inn is the date of the TVOT Spring General Meeting. We would love for  you to take this opportunity to  meet some of the other elementary OTs who are out in TVDSB schools. - they truly share your experiences. Join us for a lovely meal and perhaps win one of the door prizes.  Nominations have closed and the list of candidates for your 2016 - 2017 Local TVOT Executive is now posted on the Local website www.etfotvot.com

ETFO-AQ Just a reminder that registration for ETFO summer Additional Qualification courses opened April 25th and will close on June 22nd.  Courses run from June 22 - August 5th and TVOT members who have been with us for longer than 1 year are eligible to apply for the Local's $150 PLDF subsidy (Professional Learning Development Fund).  Applications are available on the Members' Section of our Local website www.etfotvot.com

Census- Proud Community SupporterETFO Supports Canada's 2016 Census and reminds members that completion is mandatory. The data collected remains confidential and informs all levels of government and many social services as they plan social services. transportation, education etc.