Wednesday, October 15, 2025

We've Got your Back; NEW: TVOT Handbook for Daily OTs; ETFO Events and Release Time; Social Media Cautions; ETFO Podcasts; ETFO Websites of Interest

 

We are Looking Forward to Meeting You!

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Your TVOT Executive is proud to present our new TVOT Handbook for Daily Occasional Teachers. Click on www.etfotvot.com for lots of essential information, including useful hyperlinks.
While there, be sure to open a member account so that you receive our Wednesday Blog and have access to our PD Fund and Resource Rebate applications.


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What is ETFO "Release Time"? 
Daily OTs and LTOs are eligible to attend workshops and conferences hosted by ETFO Provincial in Toronto without losing income. If the event takes place during the week, ETFO  often asks if release time is required. Check "Yes" and ETFO will submit your participation to the Board as time worked as a daily OT.  If you are in a LTO assignment, then ETFO will cover the cost of the daily OT who replaces you. Please note that in many cases, ETFO will also cover travel expenses, shared accommodations and meals, in an effort make it easier for all members to take part in ETFO events.
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Social Media Perils 
It's part of our lives, however, Teachers must be particularly careful when using social media. The community, the Board and the College of Teachers all monitor our social media communications so recognize that your posts reflect on you and your professionalism.  Every year, members are held accountable for overlooking the fact that the Board and the OCT have strict expectations in this regard. Please become informed by checking out https://www.tvdsb.ca/en/our-board/resources/Orientation/Useful-Information/SocialMediaGuidelines.pdf
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"Elementary" is a podcast for members and anyone else who is interested in public education in Ontario. Recent podcast topics include:
- How to Improve Special Education in Ontario
- Indigenous Plants and Their Uses
- Education and Artificial Intelligence
- Talking Politics at Work
- The Value of Play Based Learning
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