Archives: OPSBA News Posts
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Provincial Update – May 8, 2023
This update includes information about: Legislative Business for the Week of May 1 Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 – Update Ministry of Education Announcement re: Mental Health Curriculum Ministry of Education Survey re: in-person Meeting Attendance DEADLINE REMINDER: Ministry of Education/Osgoode Professional Development Sessions Other News and Information Legislative Business for…
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OPSBA in the Media – May 2023
OPSBA President Cathy Abraham re School Board MeetingsCTV Your Morning – May 31, 2023Play segment … Some Ontario school boards are limiting access to public meetings. It’s a complex issue — here’s whyCBC News – May 27, 2023Some school boards in Ontario are grappling with community pushback against trustee decisions on issues ranging from racial…
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Registration for OPSBA’s 2023 AGM and Program is now open!
Join us as we celebrate 35 years of OPSBA! Together we will determine priorities and directions for the coming year. From June 8 – 10, 2023, we’ll be at the beautiful Blue Mountain Resort for an event packed with professional development, networking opportunities, and exciting speakers.
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OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – April 28 and 29, 2023
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) Board of Directors held a meeting in Toronto on April 28 and 29, 2023. On the evening of April 28, Board of Directors members received a presentation from Association of Municipalities of Ontario Executive Director Brian Rosborough. Education policy and program matters that were discussed in public session…
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Provincial Update – May 1, 2023
This update includes: Legislative Business for Week of April 24 Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 – Update OPSBA’s 2023 AGM and Program Registration Other News and Information Legislative Business for Week of April 24 The Legislative Assembly of Ontario will not be in session next week as MPPs return to their…
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Statement on the announcement of new mental health learning
“OPSBA welcomes Minister Lecce’s announcement about student mental health. We agree with the Minister’s comments that “mental health and well-being are the foundation of student success.” As a founding member of the Ontario Coalition for Children and Youth Mental Health we are grateful for this investment in the education sector. We acknowledge that cross-sectoral coordination…
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CIHI’s Mental Health and Substance Use Survey
In support of the federal, provincial and territorial governments’ commitment to the Shared Health Priorities, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is asking Canadians to share their experiences with accessing mental health and substance use services. An online survey is being conducted on behalf of CIHI by R.A. Malatest & Associates Ltd. Participation is voluntary…
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Provincial Update – April 24, 2023
This update includes: Legislative Business for Week of April 17 Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 2023-24 Grants for Student Needs OPSBA Submission re: Fourth Improvement Review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) OPSBA’s 2023 AGM and Program Registration Upcoming PD sessions for Trustees Ombudsman Report – Missing In…