OPSBA welcomes federal announcement of National School Food Program
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
Legislative Update, May 19
Next week, MPPs have a constituency week that coincides with the Victoria Day long weekend. They return to Queen's Park on May 29and will have 4 sitting days before they rise for summer recess on June 1, 2017. The following is an update on recent activity. Provincial...
OASBO Professional Certificates
The University of Guelph has partnered with the Ontario Association of School Business Officials to offer professional development opportunities for school board staff leaders to earn certificates in contract management, compensation and benefits, and human resources...
Summer 2017 Education Today Coming Soon
Education Today’s summer issue is almost here – this is an issue not to be missed! To mention only a few of the topical features in this edition, you can learn about the role of trustees in the Truth and Reconciliation process, discover the success of...
Community Hubs Division launches Resource Network
The Ministry of Infrastructure's Community Hubs Division recently launched its online Resource Network, following months of consultation with stakeholders, including OPSBA. To join the Resource Network, head to https://www.communityhubsontario.ca/. The...
Ontario Newsroom
Expanding Service Options for Children and Youth with Autism, May 18 New Hospitals, Schools and Transportation Projects to Benefit People Across Ontario, May 17, 2017 Province Passes Balanced Budget to Support a Stronger, Healthier Ontario, May 17, 2017 Connecting...
“13 Reasons Why” – Frequently Asked Questions
Mental health professionals and organizations involved in suicide prevention are concerned about aspects of the new Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. This series depicts events leading to death by suicide of a young fictional character, and covers other troubling issues...
Call for Presenters for 2018 Summit on Children & Youth Mental Health
April 12 and 13, 2018, Toronto The 2018 Summit on Children and Youth Mental Health is themed Beyond Collaboration: Towards Integrated Systems for Supporting Child and Youth Mental Health. Presentations are to focus on working across tiered systems of support for...
Legislative Update, April 28
Bill 65, Safer School Zones Act, 2016Transportation Minister Steve Del Duca introduced the government's photo radar legislation, Bill 65, Safer School Zones Act on November 15, 2016. The bill would allow the use of "automated speed enforcement" technology in...
OPSBA appoints new Executive Director
The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of W.R. (Rusty) Hick as the Association's new Executive Director. Mr. Hick will succeed Gail Anderson who is retiring from the role in July after a rewarding career in public...
Legislative Update, April 21
MPPs were off on a constituency week from April 17 to 21, 2017 and returned to the Ontario Legislature on April 24. The following is an update on recent items. Rural and Remote Education Review On April 21, the Ministry of Education released details for their...
Celebrate Education Week – May 1 to 5
Every year during Education Week, the contributions of students, parents, teachers and education workers are recognized. This year, Education Week will be held from May 1 to 5, and marks another significant milestone – Canada’s and Ontario's 150th anniversary. As a...
Ministry launches Rural Education Strategy consultation
On April 21, 2017, the Ministry of Education released details for their upcoming consultation on Ontario's Rural Education Strategy. Ten consultations will occur across the province beginning May 5 and ending May 26, 2017. The consultations will include...
OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – April 21-22, 2017
The OPSBA Board of Directors held a meeting on April 21 and 22, 2017. Dr. Karen Grose, Vice-President, Digital Learning at TVO, presented to the board on the evening of April 21, providing an overview of the broadcaster's products and services, with a specific focus...
News from Our Education Partners
Register now for CSBA Congress 2017 and the National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education Diploma in School Board Administration, OASBO Education Law Newsletter, Miller Thomson LLP Game-Based Online Math Resource Guide to Accessible Festivals and Outdoor Events...
OPSBA welcomes federal announcement of National School Food Program
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
Legislative Update, May 19
Next week, MPPs have a constituency week that coincides with the Victoria Day long weekend. They return to Queen's Park on May 29and will have 4 sitting days before they rise for summer recess on June 1, 2017. The following is an update on recent activity. Provincial...
OASBO Professional Certificates
The University of Guelph has partnered with the Ontario Association of School Business Officials to offer professional development opportunities for school board staff leaders to earn certificates in contract management, compensation and benefits, and human resources...
Summer 2017 Education Today Coming Soon
Education Today’s summer issue is almost here – this is an issue not to be missed! To mention only a few of the topical features in this edition, you can learn about the role of trustees in the Truth and Reconciliation process, discover the success of...
Community Hubs Division launches Resource Network
The Ministry of Infrastructure's Community Hubs Division recently launched its online Resource Network, following months of consultation with stakeholders, including OPSBA. To join the Resource Network, head to https://www.communityhubsontario.ca/. The...
Ontario Newsroom
Expanding Service Options for Children and Youth with Autism, May 18 New Hospitals, Schools and Transportation Projects to Benefit People Across Ontario, May 17, 2017 Province Passes Balanced Budget to Support a Stronger, Healthier Ontario, May 17, 2017 Connecting...
“13 Reasons Why” – Frequently Asked Questions
Mental health professionals and organizations involved in suicide prevention are concerned about aspects of the new Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. This series depicts events leading to death by suicide of a young fictional character, and covers other troubling issues...
Call for Presenters for 2018 Summit on Children & Youth Mental Health
April 12 and 13, 2018, Toronto The 2018 Summit on Children and Youth Mental Health is themed Beyond Collaboration: Towards Integrated Systems for Supporting Child and Youth Mental Health. Presentations are to focus on working across tiered systems of support for...
Legislative Update, April 28
Bill 65, Safer School Zones Act, 2016Transportation Minister Steve Del Duca introduced the government's photo radar legislation, Bill 65, Safer School Zones Act on November 15, 2016. The bill would allow the use of "automated speed enforcement" technology in...
OPSBA appoints new Executive Director
The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of W.R. (Rusty) Hick as the Association's new Executive Director. Mr. Hick will succeed Gail Anderson who is retiring from the role in July after a rewarding career in public...
Legislative Update, April 21
MPPs were off on a constituency week from April 17 to 21, 2017 and returned to the Ontario Legislature on April 24. The following is an update on recent items. Rural and Remote Education Review On April 21, the Ministry of Education released details for their...
Celebrate Education Week – May 1 to 5
Every year during Education Week, the contributions of students, parents, teachers and education workers are recognized. This year, Education Week will be held from May 1 to 5, and marks another significant milestone – Canada’s and Ontario's 150th anniversary. As a...
Ministry launches Rural Education Strategy consultation
On April 21, 2017, the Ministry of Education released details for their upcoming consultation on Ontario's Rural Education Strategy. Ten consultations will occur across the province beginning May 5 and ending May 26, 2017. The consultations will include...
OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – April 21-22, 2017
The OPSBA Board of Directors held a meeting on April 21 and 22, 2017. Dr. Karen Grose, Vice-President, Digital Learning at TVO, presented to the board on the evening of April 21, providing an overview of the broadcaster's products and services, with a specific focus...
News from Our Education Partners
Register now for CSBA Congress 2017 and the National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education Diploma in School Board Administration, OASBO Education Law Newsletter, Miller Thomson LLP Game-Based Online Math Resource Guide to Accessible Festivals and Outdoor Events...
