On October 13 and 14, OPSBA hosted the annual Northern Regional Meeting and Program in Sault Ste. Marie.

Trustees, school board administrators, and OPSBA staff came together to continue the conversation with the Minister using graduation rates as a key focus, following previous meetings with the Minister and the Minister’s visits to northern Ontario schools. Ministry staff participated in a round-table discussion with attendees to deepen the connection, seek understanding and to engage in a dialogue to generate options and solutions to some of the unique challenges faced by northern school boards. In addition, a pan northern perspective presentation, prior to the Ministry panel, regarding the economic and workforce challenges facing small urban and remote northern communities, provided the context for Ministry staff. Click here to view the program and presentations.

The Northern Regional Meeting and Program is a key part of OPSBA’s suite of dynamic professional learning opportunities. To learn more click on one of the links below.

Public Education Symposium
Jan. 25-27, 2018 – Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto

Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium
April 26 and 27, 2018 – Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto

OPSBA AGM and Program
May 31 – June 3, 2018 – Marriott on the Falls, Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Regional Meetings
Held in all regions except Northern on November 4, 2017 and April 7, 2018.

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