Thank to all who registered and attended the Nov.4th Library PD at Bonaventure Meadows P.S. for an exciting evening of learning! We hope to run more sessions for those that did not get in.
Members deep in
learning!
Please only register for
paid PD that you plan on attending as your space costs the Local money,
and takes the spot of someone who would like to attend. Space is limited. Life happens and if you can’t attend due to a sudden situation,
please e-mail us, or if time, unregister in the Portal.
Your TVOT Local has
organized some professional learning for Dec. 1st. Registration will
open this Thurs. Nov. 12th at 8 am in the Employee Portal.
DECEMBER 1 PAID PD OPPORTUNITIES
A choice of three workshops involving technology are available to daily OTs as paid PD on December 1. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop / device for this event.
AI
Literacy and Professional Practice (New)
A foundational workshop for daily OTs on the professional use of artificial intelligence through critical dialogue, ethical inquiry and guided exploration. Participants will build their competencies in knowing when and how to use these technologies in their work, with an emphasis on safety, privacy, ethics and the well-being of staff, students and the communities they serve.
Max. 30
A Passion for Tech in the Classroom (New)
A hands-on workshop for daily OTs to familiarize themselves with technology commonly used in classrooms that may be left for daybook plans or a great way to fill some unplanned time. Participants will explore BeeBots (great for up to grade 2-3), Micro:bits (great for grades 3-8) and a great coding site: Code.org (also branded as CodeAI)
Max. 30
An Introduction to using UFLI and Supporting
Literacy Links (New)
An introduction to UFLI, an explicit and systematic program that teaches students the foundational skills necessary for proficient reading and the parts of an effective lesson: phonemic awareness, visual/auditory/blending drills, new concepts, word work, and connected text. Literacy links to support program implementation will be explored.
Max. 30
Where:
Lamplighter Inn, 591 Wellington Road, London
When:
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 4:30pm - 7:30 pm
Registration:
Employee Portal > Conference Registration >
Elementary / Dual Occasional Teacher PD.
A buffet dinner including vegetarian choices is
provided.
Please send any dietary restrictions to: mail@etfotvot.com
Join us for a delicious buffet meal!
TVOT Local is moving to
online registration for all Local activities! Please scan the QR code below to
access the registration form or click the link HERE!
TVOT Local is going to have a Social Committee to
help plan fun and engaging activities for our members! If you are interested in
joining the Committee and sharing your ideas a few times a year, please e-mail
us at: etfotvot@gmail.com
Still need a Red for Ed. T-shirt? We have a few t-shirts left at the office of
various sizes. Please e-mail us at: etfotvot.com to arrange pick-up!
L. 16.07 b) Our collective agreement allows reassignment from non-classroom
assignments to vacant classroom assignments. If you have been moved from a
classroom assignment (e.g. Grade 4) to cover a vacant assignment or been moved
from a non-classroom assignment for any reason other than an unfilled vacant
classroom assignment, please e-mail the Local, confidentially at: etfotvot@gmail.com
