Just a reminder to TVOT members that refusing to follow the employer's directions around wearing Board-issued personal protective equipment/PPE and more specifically, masks, may be viewed by the Board as insubordination and could result in discipline.
Though we all recognize the superiority of certified N95 masks, at present, this is not alternative. The Centre for Disease Control suggests that the effectiveness of masks may be improved by adding an external mask fitter/brace or by knotting the ear loop of the mask where it joins, then tucking any extra material under the edges, or by double-masking. Members who have medical concerns about the Board's masks may contact the TVDSB Abilities and Wellness department to see about any alternatives that might be available.
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This year there are no virtual schools in TVDSB which means that when an TVOT member accepts a virtual assignment, the OT must report to the absent Teacher's school where they will follow that Teacher's schedule, including supervision duties and prep provisions. At this time, there is no method for an OT to select only virtual assignments so it is important to listen to the description of each job to determine whether or not it is a virtual assignment.
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ETFO AQ Courses As a large AQ provider, ETFO is proud to provide courses taught by Teachers with practical hands-on experience so ETFO-AQ courses fill up quickly. Registration for Winter AQ courses opens November 1st so we encourage members to explore the sessions such as those below being offered at ETFO AQ -
