Provincial Education Event “Partners in Dialogue”

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  • Provincial Education Event “Partners in Dialogue”

    ​On November 9 and 10, 2016, The Ministry of Education hosted a two-day provincial education event called, “Partners in Dialogue.” The event brought together education leaders and key stakeholders to engage in dialogues on a number of key priorities.  Those attending from school boards and school authorities included trustees, superintendents, business officials, early learning leads…

  • OPSBA’s Key Work for 2016-17

    Our annual Key Work booklet (2016-17) is now available as a PDF download. OPSBA is an issue-driven organization and exists to provide for the service needs of its members whose role is to advocate for public education. Members expect emerging as well as current issues to be identified, prioritized and managed in a way that is…

  • Legislative Update

    ​The Legislative Assembly of Ontario will rise for Winter Recess after December 8, 2016. MPPs will return on February 21, 2017.  The following are updates on recent items. Bill 45, Election Statute Law Amendment Act, 2016 As previously noted, this legislation was time allocated on November 24 and sent to the Standing Committee on General…

  • Promoting a Culture of Accessibility and Inclusion

    The Ontario Municipal Social Services Association is hosting a one-day accessibility forum in Toronto at the Chelsea Hotel on Gerrard Street on December 5. The event will highlight new, exciting and innovative thinking and projects that promote accessibility and inclusion in Ontario communities. Featuring keynote speaker Gil Penalosa of 8 80 Cities, the forum is of interest to public sector…

  • Legislative Update

    ​ Bill 45, Election Statute Law Amendment Act, 2016 Attorney General Yasir Naqvi introduced this legislation on October 19, 2016. The bill includes recommendations made by Ontario’s Chief Electoral Officer to promote voter participation and improve/modernize the election process. This bill had been referred to the Standing Committee on General Government. The bill was time…

  • 2016 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty

    Ontario Campaign 2000 released its annual Report Card on Child and Family Poverty on November 24, 2016. This year marks the halfway point in Ontario’s second Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS). While small steps have been taken to address child and family poverty in the province, Ontario Campaign 2000 says greater action is needed to achieve the…

  • Public Education Symposium 2017

    ​ Online registration for the Public Education Symposium (PES) is open.  PES 2017 begins on Thursday, January 19 and ends at noon on Saturday, January 21. The hotel cut-off date for room reservations is FRIDAY, January 9, 2017. Information on hotel accommodation is available on OPSBA’s website and in the Program Outline flyer. Further details on sessions are available in the online…

  • Nominations are now open for Premier’s Awards for Accepting Schools

    ​ Nominations are now open for the 2016-17 Premier’s Awards for Accepting Schools. These awards recognize Safe and Accepting Schools teams that have demonstrated initiative, creativity and leadership in promoting a safe, inclusive and accepting school climate. Every school in Ontario has a Safe and Accepting Schools team that includes the principal, at least one…

  • Legislative Update

    ​ Provincial By-Elections The House resumed on Monday, November 14, 2016 after a constituency week. Provincial By-elections were held November 17 for the ridings of Ottawa-Vanier and Niagara West-Glanbrook. Nathalie Des Rosiers, the Liberal party candidate won the seat for Ottawa Vanier and Sam Oosterhoff, the PC party candidate won the seat for Niagara-West Glanbrook. Bill 37, the…

  • Strengthening the culture of accessibility

    ​Ontario Student Trustees unveil new video to shine a spotlight on accessibility Toronto, Nov. 15, 2016 – The Ontario Student Trustees’ Association/l’Association des élèves conseillers et conseillères de l’Ontario (OSTA-AECO) is unveiling a new video titled “By Any Measure.” The video showcases successful student and staff-led initiatives that are making accessibility integral to school culture…

  • Strengthening the culture of accessibility

    ​ Ontario Student Trustees unveil new video to shine a spotlight on accessibility Toronto, Nov. 15, 2016 – The Ontario Student Trustees’ Association/l’Association des élèves conseillers et conseillères de l’Ontario (OSTA-AECO) is unveiling a new video titled “By Any Measure.” The video showcases successful student and staff-led initiatives that are making accessibility integral to school…

  • Register now for Student Well-Being Conference

    ​ The Canadian Conference on Promoting Healthy Relationships for Youth will be held Feb. 15 to 17, 2017, at the London Convention Centre. This is a conference for policy makers, researchers, youth advocates, educators, mental health, youth justice and social service professionals involved in the prevention of relationship violence and promotion of youth well-being in families,…