Opportunities and items of Interest for daily and LTO members

... And Still We Rise - ETFO Annual Leadership Conference for Women -  February 24 and 25, 2021 Virtual Conference

This two-day annual leadership conference is for all women members. Numerous workshops will be offered on the following topics: professional and leadership skills building, social justice and unionism, and self-care and well-being. Registration fee is $50. Daily ETFO Provincial will cover release time for daily Occasional Teachers and LTOs.    

Note: Registration opens Wed., November 25 and closes Dec., 16.

Workshops will be offered on the following topics: 

• Professional and leadership skills building; 

• Social justice and unionism; and 

• Self-care and well-being. 

Priority will be given to those who were to participate in …and still we rise 2020; and to first time attendees. 

Registration fee: $50 Further event details and registration available November 25, 2020 at events.etfo.org/upcoming-events  

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Additional "Brightspace for the Daily OT" Paid PD

TVDSB is offering an additional afterschool virtual workshop for daily OTs on "Brightspace" to be held on Monday, December 14th.

Registration is via the Employee Portal > Conference/Session Registration > Elementary Occasional Teacher PD 2020-2021. Click on "Register" to see the descriptions of this session and to find out more about the online PD opportunities that can be completed anytime before the end of June (including evenings and weekends). Spots fill quickly so act fast! 

Participation counts for all purposes as a half-day of teaching,

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At the End of a LTO Assignment

When leaving a long-term assignment, be sure to leave behind all assessment information that you have gathered during your time with the class. Though the Principal has the option of calling you back for one day to work on reports (for which you will be paid at your grid rate per Article L35.00(iii)), your evaluations and observations are very important to the next Teacher.

Then make sure that you have submitted your QECO rating and proof of any previous teaching experience to Jessica Grison Roeder in Human Resources. (N.B. Information you sent to the Board with your resume to be hired, is not adequate for this purpose) so that you are paid appropriately. Your OT Local is a great resource if you are unsure as to what may be recognized, so please contact us at etfotvot@gmail.com or by phone at 519-641-3936. 

Lastly, ensure that you check your TVARRIS profile to see that the school has released you from your LTO so you can receive calls from the system to replace daily absences. If not, contact you school so that we can make sure there is an Occasional Teacher in the role.

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Two New Kindergarten Workshops  offered virtually by ETFO Provincial 

1) Building and Strengthening Relationships in Kindergarten While Distance Learning: an opportunity to share experiences and develop a toolbox of ways to proactively build relationships, communicate and plan as a team in distance learning Registration Link

2) Teaching and Learning in the Distance Learning Kindergarten Environment: how learning through exploration, plan and inquiry works in distance learning. Webinar will explore a balance of pedagogical considerations, practical ideas and suggestions as educators collaboratively share positive experiences and successful practices Registration Link

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Thanks to everyone who has provided feedback to us regarding the new etfotvot.com website.

Elements are under development so we still cannot offer access to the Secure Membership section of the site, however we are assured this will be on line very soon. 

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