Updated Guide to Accessible Festivals and Outdoor Events

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  • Updated Guide to Accessible Festivals and Outdoor Events

    The Accessibility Directorate’s Guide to Accessible Festivals and Outdoor Events has been updated to reflect recent changes to the government’s website. It was initially developed to assist in considering accessibility when planning community festivals and events that celebrated the countdown to the 2015 Toronto Pan/Parapan Am Games. The easy-to-follow tips have made this guide a…

  • Register Now for Quest 2016!

    ​ York Region District School Board’s 20th Quest Conference will be held on Nov. 16, 17 and 18, 2016. Each year, Quest brings together more than 1,000 members of the educational community from around the world. Participants explore current educational issues and learn together to improve student achievement and well-being. At Quest 2016, Deep Learning in a Digital…

  • Local Government Week is October 16 to 22, 2016

    Local Government Week aims to increase youth and public awareness about the important role local government plays in our communities. OPSBA will be updating materials that will be posted and available soon. In the meantime, we’re encouraging trustees to contact your local principals to arrange meetings with Grade 5 Social Studies and Grade 10 Civics students…

  • Ministry releases “Welcoming English Language Learners into French as a Second Language Programs”

    ​ The Ministry of Education has announced the release of Welcoming English Language Learners into French as a Second Language Programs. The Ministry states that the “document supports the inclusion and participation of English language learners in Core French, Extended French and French Immersion programs.” The document is available in English and French on the Ministry of Education’s website and builds on A Framework…

  • Northern Regional Meeting and Program 2016

    ​ Photo courtesy City of Thunder Bay. This year, the Northern Regional Meeting and Program is to be held in Thunder Bay at the Valhalla Inn. The program begins on Friday evening, October 14 at 7 p.m. and ends on Saturday, October 15 at 4 p.m., after the regional business meeting. Register Online Program Outline Hotel cut-off…

  • Exemplary practices in Mathematics

    School boards across Ontario are leading the way in creating exemplary practices that impact positively on student learning. During the 2015-16 school year, OPSBA’s Education Program Work Team focused on collecting effective practices in Mathematics. To learn more about great programs like the Durham DSB’s iCLIPSS and the Thames Valley DSB’s Focus Mathematics Project, visit our…

  • Ministry of Education Update

    ​Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education Memoranda SB 25. OPSBA Summaries 2016 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2016 SB Memoranda (administrative information, clarification on financial matters) Ministry of Education Memoranda B and SB Memoranda

  • Legislative Update

    ​ On September 8, the Premier prorogued the legislature, which ends a session of Parliament and has the effect of terminating all outstanding business before the House. However, the government will resume the next session as planned on September 12, beginning with a Throne Speech delivered by the Lieutenant Governor. The government will reintroduce all…

  • TVO launches game-based online math resource

    mPower​ This fall, TVO is introducing mPower. mPower is a fun, innovative, online game-based resource that engages students in problem-solving and critical thinking through math. This free digital resource has been created throughout the design and development process in collaboration with Ontario educators and students. mPower is now ready for all K, 1 & 2…

  • 2016 EQAO Provincial Assessment Results

    ​On August 31, EQAO released highlights of the provincial level results from the 2015-16 tests of reading, writing and mathematics, Primary Division (Grades 1-3), Junior Division (Grades 4-6) and the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics for both applied and academic level students. Click here for highlights of the provincial results. Click here for more information. Click here…

  • Ontario Newsroom

    ​ Ontario Releases Ministers’ Mandate Letters, ​Sept. 23, 2016 Ontario Invests in New Child Care Spaces, Sept. 22, 2016 Ontario Providing More Math Supports for Students and Families, Sept. 21 Ontario Making College and University More Affordable, Sept. 14, 2016 Ontario Reintroduces Election Finance Reform Bill, Sept. 13, 2016 Throne Speech Announces Electricity Cost Relief,…

  • Ministry of Education Update

    ​ Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education Memoranda B 13 to 15; and SB Memoranda 18 to 24. OPSBA Summaries 2016 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2016 SB Memoranda (administrative information, clarification on financial matters) Ministry of Education Memoranda B and SB Memoranda