TVDSB will be offering a great selection of professional development sessions for daily Occasional Teachers and those in LTOs of .5 or less, to take place on the upcoming January 14th PA Day. For all purposes, participation counts as time worked on a day when OTs would not usually have a chance to earn money. Registration is via the Employee Portal > Conference/Session Registrations > Elementary Occasional Teacher PD and the workshops include:
- Interactive coding K - 8 (AM and PM options)
- Online platforms for OTs
- Teaching Literacy in a Pinch (Primary and J/I sessions)
- Exploring TVDSB's Indigenous Education Resources (full day)
- Using Loose Parts in Kindergarten
- Literacy Skills for Gr. 7-8
- Relationships and the Kindergarten
- French Strategies for FSL
Registration opens tomorrow (Dec. 2/21) so take this opportunity and Earn While You Learn!
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More Money for Members
Those who participated last week in our Fall General Meeting were the first to hear that the Executive has approved a raise to both the Resource Rebate and the Professional Learning Development Fund/PLDF.
This year, members can apply for up to $60 for professional resources related to their elementary teaching needs.
Those members who have been with us for 12 months may now apply for up to $400 from the Professional Learning Development Fund/PLDF.
Applications for both can be found on our TVOT Website for those who have registered for access.
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Applications Now Being Accepted!
ETFO Provincial has posted applications for positions at the 2022 ETFO Provincial Annual Meeting being held in Toronto next summer. Positions include Poll Clerks and Parliamentarians. Those selected must be available from Sunday, August 14/22 to Thursday, August 18/22.
To access these forms and to find out more about each position, go to ETFO Annual Meeting Applications.
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Deadline Fast Approaching -
Those members will not be able to teach this school year, for whatever reason, only have until December 30th to apply for a voluntary leave of absence for this current school year under the provisions of Article L10.16 so if this is you, then do not delay. OTs can access this Leave in the Employee Portal under the LaserFiche section on the left hand side.
As always, contact your Local at 519-641-3936 or by email if you need assistance.
