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EQAO releases 2016 provincial OSSLT results

EQAO has released the provincial results from the 2016 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) administered in March 2016. The overall OSSLT success rate has remained stable over the past 5 years, with this year’s result being an 81% success rate. There continues to be a significant differential between first time success rates for academic (92%) and applied level (47%) students. Similarly, there continues to be a significant differential in the…
Health & Safety Training from the Public Services Health & Safety Association

Looking to provide occupational health and safety training at your school board? Look no further than the Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA). Established in 2009, the PSHSA is a not-for-profit association created by the amalgamation of three health and safety leaders – the Education Safety Association of Ontario, the Municipal Health and Safety Association and the Ontario Safety…
Welcome to our new website!

Welcome to the new OPSBA website, offering more diverse opportunities for the sharing of information via text, photo, video and links. This site is a key part of our mission to provide services and benefits that help our member boards to fulfill their mandates and will help ensure we are able to advocate for the roles of…
Ophea celebrates 100 Ontario schools

Ophea is congratulating more than 100 schools who received its Healthy Schools Certification this year. A total of 107 schools across Ontario completed the six-step Healthy Schools Process, making their school community a healthier place and receiving gold, silver, or bronze certification. Ophea was impressed with the innovative and exciting activities these schools have led and the…
OPSBA at the CSBA Congress in Winnipeg

OPSBA President Laurie French represented Ontario’s public school boards at the Canadian School Boards Association’s annual Congress, held July 6-9, 2016, in Winnipeg in conjunction with the National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education. President French reported on current and upcoming Ontario education issues during the Cross-Canada Check-In (pictured to the left), including updates on collective…
Additional Supports for Children with Autism

On June 28, 2016, the Ministry of Education announced additional support for children and youth with autism, including an accelerated implementation of the new Ontario Autism Program. The new program will provide all children, regardless of age, with more flexible services at a level of intensity that meets each child’s individual needs, significantly reduce wait…
Additional School Renewal Funding 2015-16 & 2016-17

On June 27, 2016, the Ministry of Education announced that school boards will be receiving an additional $1.1 billion in new funding for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years. This new funding is being provided in an effort to address the urgent need of school repair and renewal. These additional funds will flow through the…
Register Now for Quest 2016!

Join the York Region District School Board on November 16, 17 and 18 to celebrate the 20th Quest Conference! Each year, Quest brings together 1000+ 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…
News from Our Education Partners

Webcasts for Educators, Curriculum Services Canada (CSC) CSBA Congress 2016, July 6—9 Youth Outreach Materials, Kids Help Phone Diploma in School Board Administration, OASBO Healthy Schools Certification Twitter Contest, Ophea Ophea Conference, October 20 & 21, 2016 eNewsletters, Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) Health & Safety Training, Public Services Health & Safety Association…
Legislative Update

School Boards Collective Bargaining Act Review: Stakeholder Consultation Summary On July 4, 2016, the Ministry of Education released the report, School Boards Collective Bargaining Act Review: Stakeholder Consultation Summary. The report and consultations were led by Jim Breckenridge, a well-respected labour relations practitioner, and contains feedback from education stakeholders (including OPSBA) about the legislative framework and…
News from Our Education Partners

Webcasts for Educators, Curriculum Services Canada (CSC) CSBA Congress 2016, July 6—9 Youth Outreach Materials, Kids Help Phone Diploma in School Board Administration, OASBO Healthy Schools Certification Twitter Contest, Ophea Ophea Conference, October 20 & 21, 2016 eNewsletters, Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) Health & Safety Training, Public Services Health & Safety Association…
Legislative Update

MPPs rose for summer recess after June 9, 2016. They will return to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on September 12, 2016. There will be one by-election for the vacant seat of Scarborough-Rouge River held by former MPP Bas Balkisssoon who resigned on March 22. The government has six months to call this by-election. On June 13, 2016, Premier Wynne…