Just a friendly reminder that applications for the 2017-2018 Book Rebate Subsidy deadline is approaching. All Book Rebate Forms along with original receipts, dated within the previous 60 days, must be received at the Local office by May 31st, 2018.
The Local is very pleased that over 100 members (to date) have been able use this subsidy towards their elementary professional needs.
Also, don't forget about the Professional Learning Development Fund (PLDF) Subsidy. Many of you have taken AQ Courses, for example, and have obtained up to $300 as a subsidy to help pay for these courses. Congratulations to all who have successfully completed their courses this year.
Please ensure you read the requirements on the applications forms for both the Book Rebate and the PLDF subsidies. These documents are found at: www.etfotvot.com under Member Services, Useful Forms and Documents.
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Our Spring General Meeting is taking place next Thursday, May 17th at the Lamplighter Inn, 591 Wellington Road South in London from 4:30 - 7:30 PM. Register at: www.etfotvot.com under Member Services. The Registration Tab will not appear for anyone who has already registered to avoid registering for a second time. Please notify us by email (mail@etfotvot.com) or telephone (519-641-3936) if you need to cancel for any reason so another member can take your spot and we don't have to pay for meals that will not be needed.
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Speaking of PLDF; In the summer 2018 session, ETFO-AQ is offering a new online Additional Qualification course: Language, Grades 7 and 8. Online delivery of this AQ course will engage candidates in 21st century learning opportunities as it relates to the Adolescent learner. Online registration opened April 23, 2018 and closes June 20, 2018. If you have any questions, please visit the ETFO-AQ website at etfo-aq.ca and/or contact ETFO-AQ at aqcourses@etfo.org or 1-888-838-3836 extension 3803.
ETFO AQ courses continue to offer high quality professional learning. These popular courses, developed by teachers for teachers, are current, practical and provide exemplary learning for teachers. The ETFO AQ Course Calendar for the 2018-2019 year is provided to post in the school to inform teachers about course offerings for Summer 2018 through Spring 2019.
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OTS now have access to several online Paid PD options under Conference Registration in the Employee Portal.
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