This Friday, schools and school boards across Ontario and Canada will observe Orange Shirt Day to honour and remember the children who attended Residential Schools. In 1973, six-year-old Phyllis Webstad entered the St. Joseph Mission Residential School, outside of...
Education Partner News
September 27 Education Law Newsletter
The September 27 issue of Miller Thomson LLP's Education Law Newsletter includes the following articles relevant to the school board sector: Bender: No Discrimination Based on Sex or Family Status Updates to the Integrated Accessibility Standards of the AODA Morning...
EQAO takes the leap from paper to online assessment
Over the coming weeks, EQAO will be providing school boards with ongoing information about how to prepare for the October 20 province-wide trial of the OSSLT as they move from paper to online assessments. EQAO's CEO, Bruce Rodrigues delivered a video message and...
2016 High School Chef Competition
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, in partnership with FoodShare Toronto, is once again presenting its Royal Winter Fair High School Chef Competition for Ontario high schools. Schools are invited to submit recipes that meet the following criteria: Feature local,...
Updated Guide to Accessible Festivals and Outdoor Events
The Accessibility Directorate's Guide to Accessible Festivals and Outdoor Events has been updated to reflect recent changes to the government's website. It was initially developed to assist in considering accessibility when planning community festivals and events that...
TVO launches game-based online math resource
mPower This fall, TVO is introducing mPower. mPower is a fun, innovative, online game-based resource that engages students in problem-solving and critical thinking through math. This free digital resource has been created throughout the design and development process...
2016 EQAO Provincial Assessment Results
On August 31, EQAO released highlights of the provincial level results from the 2015-16 tests of reading, writing and mathematics, Primary Division (Grades 1-3), Junior Division (Grades 4-6) and the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics for both applied and academic...
Health & Safety Training from the Public Services Health & Safety Association
Looking to provide occupational health and safety training at your school board? Look no further than the Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA). Established in 2009, the PSHSA is a not-for-profit association created by the amalgamation of...
Morning Recess Webinar Series, Miller Thomson LLP
Miller Thomson LLP presents a Morning Recess Series for new school administrators, Principals’ 101. This series, beginning in September and concluding in May will provide practical information about legislation and case law...
EQAO releases 2016 provincial OSSLT results
EQAO has released the provincial results from the 2016 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) administered in March 2016. The overall OSSLT success rate has remained stable over the past 5 years, with this year's result being an 81% success rate. There...
Ophea celebrates 100 Ontario schools
Ophea is congratulating more than 100 schools who received its Healthy Schools Certification this year. A total of 107 schools across Ontario completed the six-step Healthy Schools Process, making their school community a healthier place and receiving gold, silver,...
News from Our Education Partners
Webcasts for Educators, Curriculum Services Canada (CSC) CSBA Congress 2016, July 6—9 Youth Outreach Materials, Kids Help Phone Diploma in School Board Administration, OASBO Healthy Schools Certification Twitter Contest, Ophea Ophea Conference, October 20 & 21,...
News from Our Education Partners
Webcasts for Educators, Curriculum Services Canada (CSC) CSBA Congress 2016, July 6—9 Youth Outreach Materials, Kids Help Phone Diploma in School Board Administration, OASBO Healthy Schools Certification Twitter Contest, Ophea...
Canada 150 Art Tree Project
The Art Tree Project is a creative initiative for families, schools, businesses and groups to come together to create an Art Tree masterpiece that commemorates their members and heritage. Each completed Art Tree will be proudly displayed at participating...
News from Our Education Partners
Webcasts for Educators, Curriculum Services Canada (CSC) CSBA Congress 2016, July 6—9 Embrace Your School Campaign, Heartspeak BroTalk, a service that speaks directly to teen guys, Kids Help Phone Youth Outreach Materials, Kids Help Phone Morning Recess Webinar...
CSBA Congress 2016, July 6-9
Manitoba School Trustees look forward to welcoming you to the Canadian School Boards Association 2016 Congress and the National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education which will be held from July 6 to 9 in Winnipeg. Reflections of our Future, National Trustee...
Bill C-241, An Act to Amend the Excise Tax Act (School Authorities)
On May 11, OPSBA was a signatory to a Canadian School Boards Association letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau supporting Bill C-241, a private member's bill that would amend the Excise Tax Act to increase the GST rebate for school authorities (including school...
Education Partner News
Orange Shirt Day is September 30!
This Friday, schools and school boards across Ontario and Canada will observe Orange Shirt Day to honour and remember the children who attended Residential Schools. In 1973, six-year-old Phyllis Webstad entered the St. Joseph Mission Residential School, outside of...
September 27 Education Law Newsletter
The September 27 issue of Miller Thomson LLP's Education Law Newsletter includes the following articles relevant to the school board sector: Bender: No Discrimination Based on Sex or Family Status Updates to the Integrated Accessibility Standards of the AODA Morning...
EQAO takes the leap from paper to online assessment
Over the coming weeks, EQAO will be providing school boards with ongoing information about how to prepare for the October 20 province-wide trial of the OSSLT as they move from paper to online assessments. EQAO's CEO, Bruce Rodrigues delivered a video message and...
2016 High School Chef Competition
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, in partnership with FoodShare Toronto, is once again presenting its Royal Winter Fair High School Chef Competition for Ontario high schools. Schools are invited to submit recipes that meet the following criteria: Feature local,...
Updated Guide to Accessible Festivals and Outdoor Events
The Accessibility Directorate's Guide to Accessible Festivals and Outdoor Events has been updated to reflect recent changes to the government's website. It was initially developed to assist in considering accessibility when planning community festivals and events that...
TVO launches game-based online math resource
mPower This fall, TVO is introducing mPower. mPower is a fun, innovative, online game-based resource that engages students in problem-solving and critical thinking through math. This free digital resource has been created throughout the design and development process...
2016 EQAO Provincial Assessment Results
On August 31, EQAO released highlights of the provincial level results from the 2015-16 tests of reading, writing and mathematics, Primary Division (Grades 1-3), Junior Division (Grades 4-6) and the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics for both applied and academic...
Health & Safety Training from the Public Services Health & Safety Association
Looking to provide occupational health and safety training at your school board? Look no further than the Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA). Established in 2009, the PSHSA is a not-for-profit association created by the amalgamation of...
Morning Recess Webinar Series, Miller Thomson LLP
Miller Thomson LLP presents a Morning Recess Series for new school administrators, Principals’ 101. This series, beginning in September and concluding in May will provide practical information about legislation and case law...
EQAO releases 2016 provincial OSSLT results
EQAO has released the provincial results from the 2016 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) administered in March 2016. The overall OSSLT success rate has remained stable over the past 5 years, with this year's result being an 81% success rate. There...
Ophea celebrates 100 Ontario schools
Ophea is congratulating more than 100 schools who received its Healthy Schools Certification this year. A total of 107 schools across Ontario completed the six-step Healthy Schools Process, making their school community a healthier place and receiving gold, silver,...
News from Our Education Partners
Webcasts for Educators, Curriculum Services Canada (CSC) CSBA Congress 2016, July 6—9 Youth Outreach Materials, Kids Help Phone Diploma in School Board Administration, OASBO Healthy Schools Certification Twitter Contest, Ophea Ophea Conference, October 20 & 21,...
News from Our Education Partners
Webcasts for Educators, Curriculum Services Canada (CSC) CSBA Congress 2016, July 6—9 Youth Outreach Materials, Kids Help Phone Diploma in School Board Administration, OASBO Healthy Schools Certification Twitter Contest, Ophea...
Canada 150 Art Tree Project
The Art Tree Project is a creative initiative for families, schools, businesses and groups to come together to create an Art Tree masterpiece that commemorates their members and heritage. Each completed Art Tree will be proudly displayed at participating...
News from Our Education Partners
Webcasts for Educators, Curriculum Services Canada (CSC) CSBA Congress 2016, July 6—9 Embrace Your School Campaign, Heartspeak BroTalk, a service that speaks directly to teen guys, Kids Help Phone Youth Outreach Materials, Kids Help Phone Morning Recess Webinar...
CSBA Congress 2016, July 6-9
Manitoba School Trustees look forward to welcoming you to the Canadian School Boards Association 2016 Congress and the National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education which will be held from July 6 to 9 in Winnipeg. Reflections of our Future, National Trustee...
Bill C-241, An Act to Amend the Excise Tax Act (School Authorities)
On May 11, OPSBA was a signatory to a Canadian School Boards Association letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau supporting Bill C-241, a private member's bill that would amend the Excise Tax Act to increase the GST rebate for school authorities (including school...
