Statements on mandatory Black history learning
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
Supporting Students and Public Education in Ontario
Tentative agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
OPSBA Response to the 2024-25 Education Consultation Guide and GSN Consultation
Legislative Update – October 18, 2018
Provincial Education Reform Consultation – Telephone Town Halls Begin Tomorrow! On October 18, we were notified that the second component of the ministry’s education reform consultation will begin October 19 in the Northwestern region of the province. This component...
OPSBA in the Media – October 2018
Province looking for clear rules on service dogs in schools Kristin Rushowy, The Star, Oct. 30, 2018 Ontario school boards need to have clear, consistent policies when it comes to students’ service dogs — instead of the patchwork that now exists, says Education...
Health & Safety Training from the Public Services Health & Safety Association
The Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) provides health and safety training for the public services sector, including the education sector. Upcoming education sector sessions include Certification Part 2 Education Sector Specific Hazards Training...
Public Education Symposium 2019
Online Registration Program Outline OPSBA's 2019 Public Education Symposium (PES) will take place in Toronto, January 24 to 26. PES is the premier professional learning event of the year for school board trustees and offers outstanding keynote speakers who are...
Legislative Update – October 15, 2018
MPPs return to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on October 15, 2018. Bill 36, Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018 On October 11, OPSBA sent a submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy. Clause-by-clause consideration will be held on October 15 and...
Ministry of Education Update – October 2018
Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education 2018 B and SB Memoranda. OPSBA Summaries 2018 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2018 SB Memoranda (administrative information, clarification...
2019 Prime Minister’s Awards Competition Now Open
Do you know a terrific teacher or early childhood educator? Consider nominating them for a 2019 Prime Minister's Award! This program honours innovative and outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers and early childhood educators who are helping prepare...
Legislative Update – October 9, 2018
MPPs have a constituency week following Thanksgiving and will return to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on October 15, 2018. Provincial Education Reform Consultation On September 28, the Ministry of Education released its Consultation: Education in Ontario. This...
OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – September 28 and 29, 2018
The OPSBA Board of Directors held a meeting on September 28 and 29, 2018, in Toronto. OPSBA President Cathy Abraham gave an acknowledgement that the meeting was being held on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of the New...
Legislative Update – October 1, 2018
Provincial Education Reform Consultation On September 28, the Ministry of Education released their Consultation: Education in Ontario. The release was the first piece of this consultation and includes an online submission form. Information regarding a...
Public Education Symposium 2019
SAVE THE DATE OPSBA's 2019 Public Education Symposium (PES) will take place in Toronto, January 24 to 26. PES is the premier professional learning event of the year for school board trustees and offers outstanding keynote speakers who are experts in their field,...
Legislative Update – September 24, 2018
MPPs sat September 15 for a brief session of about 45 minutes to debate Bill 31, Efficient Local Government Act. This was followed by an early morning session to continue that debate before members adjourned the legislature to participate in the annual...
Legislative Update – September 17, 2018
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario returned on September 12, earlier than expected, to allow Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark to table the revamped Bill 5, now known as Bill 31, Efficient Local Government Act. All of the Tory MPPs present in the chamber voted...
OPSBA in the Media – September 2018
Soaring temps lead to sweltering classrooms in Ontario The Canadian Press, Sept. 5, 2018 TORONTO — Students had to withstand sweltering conditions in classrooms across much of Ontario as temperatures soared on Wednesday, prompting calls for the government to address...
Statements on mandatory Black history learning
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
Supporting Students and Public Education in Ontario
Tentative agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
OPSBA Response to the 2024-25 Education Consultation Guide and GSN Consultation
Legislative Update – October 18, 2018
Provincial Education Reform Consultation – Telephone Town Halls Begin Tomorrow! On October 18, we were notified that the second component of the ministry’s education reform consultation will begin October 19 in the Northwestern region of the province. This component...
OPSBA in the Media – October 2018
Province looking for clear rules on service dogs in schools Kristin Rushowy, The Star, Oct. 30, 2018 Ontario school boards need to have clear, consistent policies when it comes to students’ service dogs — instead of the patchwork that now exists, says Education...
Health & Safety Training from the Public Services Health & Safety Association
The Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) provides health and safety training for the public services sector, including the education sector. Upcoming education sector sessions include Certification Part 2 Education Sector Specific Hazards Training...
Public Education Symposium 2019
Online Registration Program Outline OPSBA's 2019 Public Education Symposium (PES) will take place in Toronto, January 24 to 26. PES is the premier professional learning event of the year for school board trustees and offers outstanding keynote speakers who are...
Legislative Update – October 15, 2018
MPPs return to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on October 15, 2018. Bill 36, Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018 On October 11, OPSBA sent a submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy. Clause-by-clause consideration will be held on October 15 and...
Ministry of Education Update – October 2018
Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education 2018 B and SB Memoranda. OPSBA Summaries 2018 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2018 SB Memoranda (administrative information, clarification...
2019 Prime Minister’s Awards Competition Now Open
Do you know a terrific teacher or early childhood educator? Consider nominating them for a 2019 Prime Minister's Award! This program honours innovative and outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers and early childhood educators who are helping prepare...
Legislative Update – October 9, 2018
MPPs have a constituency week following Thanksgiving and will return to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on October 15, 2018. Provincial Education Reform Consultation On September 28, the Ministry of Education released its Consultation: Education in Ontario. This...
OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – September 28 and 29, 2018
The OPSBA Board of Directors held a meeting on September 28 and 29, 2018, in Toronto. OPSBA President Cathy Abraham gave an acknowledgement that the meeting was being held on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of the New...
Legislative Update – October 1, 2018
Provincial Education Reform Consultation On September 28, the Ministry of Education released their Consultation: Education in Ontario. The release was the first piece of this consultation and includes an online submission form. Information regarding a...
Public Education Symposium 2019
SAVE THE DATE OPSBA's 2019 Public Education Symposium (PES) will take place in Toronto, January 24 to 26. PES is the premier professional learning event of the year for school board trustees and offers outstanding keynote speakers who are experts in their field,...
Legislative Update – September 24, 2018
MPPs sat September 15 for a brief session of about 45 minutes to debate Bill 31, Efficient Local Government Act. This was followed by an early morning session to continue that debate before members adjourned the legislature to participate in the annual...
Legislative Update – September 17, 2018
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario returned on September 12, earlier than expected, to allow Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark to table the revamped Bill 5, now known as Bill 31, Efficient Local Government Act. All of the Tory MPPs present in the chamber voted...
OPSBA in the Media – September 2018
Soaring temps lead to sweltering classrooms in Ontario The Canadian Press, Sept. 5, 2018 TORONTO — Students had to withstand sweltering conditions in classrooms across much of Ontario as temperatures soared on Wednesday, prompting calls for the government to address...