After much consideration, the Provincial ETFO Executive has endorsed the party which most closely aligns with our efforts to reinvest in education, the Ontario NDPs who have promised to:
- End EQAO Testing, saving more than $33 million per school year
- End Kindergarten - Grade 1 split classes and cap kindergarten at a firm 26 children
- Review the funding formula ensuring actual needs receive funding
Make sure to vote - Advance polls are open -
Unsure where to vote or if you are on the voters list. Check out this government website -
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ETFO's Summer Academy 2018 is here - Courses will fill up very quickly!
ETFO's Summer Academy online catalogue and registration is up and running. This year the program includes over 55 practical courses being delivered across the province by experienced and dynamic presenters. All courses have been planned to meet the professional needs of members.
Some additional courses have been designed this year which focus on technology and Kindergarten to support teacher knowledge and provide new strategies for engaging students in their learning. Funding has been provided by the Ministry of Education for these extra courses for this year only. A wide range of other courses are also available with a focus on the arts, literacy, mathematics, engaging the learner, well-being, special education and a variety of other learning areas.
Registration is at ETFO's Events Management System (EMS) https://events.etfo.org/courses/summer-academy/
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Eligible for Permanent Hire?
Regulation 274 sets our a series of steps to becoming a permanent Teacher.
- Must be hired to OT Roster
- If OT has taught 20 days and been on the OT Roster for 10 months, the OT can apply for the LTO List
- After getting on the LTO List, OT must successfully complete a LTO of 4 months or longer in order to be eligible for permanent hire
Also be aware that LTOs for the upcoming school year will be posted mid-August and are to be filled once again by central staffing according to seniority of those who apply.
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Last Chance TVOT $50 Book Rebate
Tomorrow is the deadline to submit your Book Rebate Application for the 2017-2018 year. Drop your documentation off in our mailbox at the ETFO-TVOT office: 521 Nottinghill Road, Suite # 8, in London, N6K 4L4.
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