Next ETFO-TVOT PD Opportunity; Ramifications of the OT Shortage; Benefits for LTOs

Our next PD event will take place on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn, from 4:30 - 7:30 pm.
Topics being offered for this PD are:

1)  No Daybook, No Problem:  Writing Strategies and Activities Sure to Hook and Engage Even the Most Reluctant Writer

2)  No Daybook, No Problem: Reading Strategies and Activities to Promote Rich Conversation and Higher Level Thinking

3) Breaking Down the Barriers:  Using Media Literacy to Level the Playing Field for All Learners

Registration along with detailed descriptions will be available shortly at www.etfotvot.com
An email will be sent to all members who have an account on the etfotvot website.
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Thank you to Participants and Presenters alike who joined us at yesterday's PD event at the Best Western Lamplighter. Over 100 members attended and participated in this beneficial evening of Professional Development.
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Though the Shortage of Occasional Teachers in TVDSB is providing a wealth of teaching opportunities for our members, it is also responsible for the rampant violation of 2 provisions for daily OTs in our Collective Agreement:

1. L18.02 - The timetable for an Occasional Teacher shall be the same as the timetable of the Teacher being replaced ...
2. L16.07 - An Occasional Teacher who accepts and reports for an assignment shall be placed in that assignment unless otherwise mutually agreed.

Please know that your Local takes this "return to the dark ages" very seriously and we have filed a policy grievance on your behalf to ensure that the Agreement is honoured.  A policy grievance is filed without referring to specific members so please be assured that your reports to the Local office about infractions will not make you vulnerable.
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LTOs are eligible for benefits if their assignment is greater than 90 calendar days.  It seems there has been a delay in the Ontario Teachers' Insurance Plan (OTIP) receiving updated information from TVDSB so please check the link below for Frequently Asked Questions or call OTIP for more information:
http://www.etfo.ca/SupportingMembers/Benefits/Pages/ELHTBenefits.aspx

OTs from the Roster in LTO Assignments, October 27th Board Paid PD Opportunity and ETFO-TVOT PD OPPORTUNITY on October 24th

By this time of year, many of those on the LTO List are busy in assignments.  Under the terms of Regulation 274, if a job is not filled from the LTO List, then it is to be filled from properly subject qualified applicants from the OT Roster who apply.  For that reason, we encourage all members to apply for positions for which you are qualified. Be sure to ask the school for a LTO form because if it is a posted position, you can be set up on the first day. Remember that the onus is on you to ensure you have a current QECO rating on file with the Board. Once your paperwork has been processed, your pay will be readjusted to reflect your qualifications and recognized previous teaching experience per the Collective Agreement. Please do not hesitate to contact the Local OT Office for further clarification.
If you accept less than a .5 FTE Long-Term Assignment, you may still be able to fit in Daily OT assignments and are still eligible for three 1/2 days of Paid Professional Development - reserving one 1/2 day for mandatory on-line training in the Spring.
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There are still several spots available for daily OTs and those in LTOs of less than .5, to register for either Brian Aspinall's 21st Century Learning or Marian Small's Math Instruction in Ontario.  Both workshops fit in with TVDSB initiatives and both count as a day of work for all purposes so we encourage members to "Earn while you Learn". Go to:  TVDSB Employee Portal> Conference Registrations and click on Elementary Occasional Teacher PD 2017-2018 for details.
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Registration is open and filling up quickly for our Upcoming PD opportunity at the Lamplighter on October 24, from 4:30 - 7:30 PM.
Come out and mingle with your colleagues, have a delicious meal, (free for TVOT members) before your PD session, your choice from;

1) Explore Inquiry!
2) Classroom Management: A Practical Guide
3) Jump Math: Mental Math

Go to www.etfotvot.com to register!!
 

Sir Arthur Currie; To ensure you get grid pay as a LTO; Upcoming TVOT PD Opportunity - Oct. 24th; Half-Day assignments

Sir Arthur Currie
We can now confirm that the newly opened Sir Arthur Currie on Buroak Drive in London,  is a Balanced Day site so you may want to note this in this year's pocket calendars.
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To ensure you get grid pay as a LTO make sure ask the school for the the LTO form which must be signed and sent to Corissa Parker in Human Resource Services.  For evolving LTOs, the school must wait until the 10th day, however if you have accepted a posted LTO, then this form can be sent in by the school on the first day of the assignment, assuring that you will receive the pay to which you are entitled in a timely manner.  Please do not hesitate to contact the office if there are any difficulties.
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October 24th Dinner and PD
Registration is now open for our upcoming PD on October 24th, at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn, from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM.  These events begin with a dinner (no charge) and this month include:
1) Explore Inquiry
2) Classroom Management:  A Practical Guide
3) Jump Math: Mental Math
Registration is at : www.etfotvot.com
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Just a reminder to members that afternoon half-day assignments are the most difficult to fill so please be prepared to accept these - it is a great opportunity to become known at some schools you may not normally visit, and many of these are hidden gems you will enjoy.

Upcoming TVOT Professional Development Event; TVDSB Paid PD; ETFO Provincial Workshops: ETFO AQ Courses

Dinner and an Evening of PD with your OT Colleagues
Mark your calendars for October 24th for our upcoming OT Professional Development Event from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn, 591 Wellington Street.

The following workshops will be presented:

1) Explore Inquiry! Presented by Katie Jeffries   TVDSB
2) Classroom Management: A Practical Guide  Presented by Cari Patterson   TVDSB
3) Jump Math:  Mental Math  Presented by  Frances Agro,  JUMP Math, Manager of Outreach and Teacher Support

Registration will be open soon at www.etfotvot.com.
- a blast email will be sent from the ETFO-TVOT website to advise you.  Please let all members you know of who may not have created their accounts to do so, that way they won't miss out!
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October 27 Board Paid PD Opportunity
There are still spots available for daily OTs and those in LTOs of less than .5, to register for either Brian Aspinall's 21st Century Learning or Marian Small's Math Instruction in Ontario. Both workshops fit in with TVDSB initiatives and both count as a day or work for all purposes so we encourage members to "Earn while you Learn".  Go to the TVDSB Employee Portal > Conference Registrations and click on Elementary Occasional Teacher PD 2017 - 2018 for details.
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ETFO Women's Workshops
Provincial ETFO is hosting workshops for Women members: 1) Protect Yourself: understanding education law to further strengthen your professionalism; 2) FNMI: Engage Learners Through Play to learn about indigenous worldviews, treaties, etc.
Occasional Teachers are invited with most expenses and salary covered so check www.etfo.ca for further details.
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ETFO Additional Qualification Courses
Just a reminder that October 30th is the deadline to register for any of the ETFO AQ winter session courses being offered.  Check out etfo-aq.ca for details and if you have been on the TVOT Roster for one year, consider applying for our Professional Learning Development Fund at www.etfotvot.com which will cover $300 of your fee.  Please note that members must apply prior to the course for approval.  The Local will not consider retro-active applications.