Celebrating Aboriginal History Month and National Aboriginal Day

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  • Celebrating Aboriginal History Month and National Aboriginal Day

    Aboriginal History Month Each June, Canadians are invited to celebrate the contributions of Indigenous people in Canada by taking part in National Aboriginal History Month events and festivities. Declared in 2009, National Aboriginal History Month is a time to acknowledge the role Indigenous peoples played, and continued to play, in the development of Canada, to…

  • 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 By-election Called in Sault Ste. MarieA by-election will occur on June…

  • 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 management, among others. For more information, email info@OpenEd.uoguelph.ca

  • “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 like bullying, violence, and sexual assault. While the series may inspire helpful dialogue about these issues, it also has potential for…

  • 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 promotion, prevention and intervention. The Summit is designed to provide materials, resources, practices, protocols and programs that can…

  • Legislative Update, April 28

    Bill 65, Safer School Zones Act, 2016 Transportation 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 designated school and community zones. The bill has had public hearings and on April 26, 2017,…

  • OPSBA appoints new Executive Director

    TORONTO, ON – 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 education. Rusty Hick brings to OPSBA outstanding experience in…

  • Ministry launches Rural Education Strategy consultation

    On April 21, 2017, the Ministry of Education released details for a consultation on Ontario’s Rural Education Strategy. Ten consultations occurred across the province beginning May 5 and ending May 26, 2017. The consultations included invitation-only daytime sessions with school boards and municipalities (including student trustees) and public community town halls in the evening. In addition to the in-person…

  • 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 result, the theme of this year’s Education Week will be Ontario 150. To mark this…

  • 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 invitation-only daytime sessions with school boards and municipalities (including student trustees) and public community town halls in…

  • 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 consultation regarding Ontario’s Rural Education Strategy. Ten consultations will occur across the…

  • Students Benefit from Stable Funding

    Allows Boards to Deliver Education Programs and Services Toronto, April 12, 2017 – The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) views the 2017-2018 Grants for Student Needs (GSN) announcement as evidence of the provincial government’s commitment to the value and importance of a strong publicly funded education system. OPSBA is actively engaged in the annual…