You will be able to find your Edvantage validation sticker for 2017 in the December issue of the Voice magazine. Don't forget to retrieve it prior to recycling your magazine.
For those members who have chosen to receive their copy of the Voice electronically and are also on board approved leave, you will receive your 2017 sticker to the home address ETFO Provincial has on record via Canada Post. Please ensure your personal residential information is up to date by going to : www.ETFO.ca on the right-hand side, click on 'Quick Links' and go to 'Member Update Contact Information' .
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Introducing OTIP's Newest Corporate Giving Program
Not all worthy causes are linked to registered charities. Within the education community, there are many school projects or initiatives that support learning, provide an enriched experience or help those in need. Each project or initiative that meets the criteria below, will be entered into a draw in which four prizes of $5,000 will be awarded each year:
Criteria
Any member in the Ontario public, Catholic or French system can apply for funding for their project. Projects or initiatives must be shown to positively impact the lives of students or educators. Requests do not have to be linked to a registered charity.
Entries must be made via a short video (no longer than five minutes), and permission must be granted for OTIP to use the videos on social streams and our website.
Examples of projects that would qualify for funding include:
- School nutritional programs;
- Purchase of musical instruments or band equipment;
- New playground equipment;
- Environmental initiatives like gardens or tree planting;
- Art supplies or programs.
Funding is not provided for:
- Capital projects, such as school additions, replacing building or facilities etc.
- Administration or operating costs such as salaries, utilities.
OTIP will be accepting applications online from December 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017. Between April 1 and 14, OTIP will review video applications to ensure they meet the criteria. The draw will take place on April 17. Winners will be notified the last week of April, with the winning videos posted on OTIP.com and social media on May 1.
Videos should be sent to www.otip.com/school-project
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Just a reminder that to stay on the elementary OT Roster for next year, now members must teach a total of 10 full days in the elementary panel. Paid PD days continue to count for all purposes including this requirement, as time taught. You can find out more about what activities are available for paid professional development by checking in the Employee Portal under Conference Registrations where you will see a list of elementary PD opportunities.
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