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ETFO Your Union Your Profession Your Future Book 2018-2019 PDF
ETFO Your Union Your Profession Your Future Book 2018-2019 PDF
It is the goal of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario to work with
others to create schools, communities and a society free from all forms of
individual and systemic discrimination. To further this goal, ETFO defines
equity as fairness achieved through proactive measures which result in
equality, promote diversity and foster respect and dignity for all.
Published by the
Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO)
Fédération des enseignantes et des enseignants de l’élémentaire de l’Ontario (FEEO)
136 Isabella Street | Toronto | ON | M4Y 0B5
Telephone: 416.962.3836 | Toll Free: 1.888.838.3836 | Fax: 416.642.2424
www.etfo.ca
Copyright © 2018 by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO).
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior permission of the copyright owner. Cover page photo credits: Kathryn Gaitens.
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Table of Contents
What is ETFO? ................................................................................................................... 1
Welcome to Teaching! .................................................................................................................................. 2
The Objects of ETFO ....................................................................................................................................... 2
ETFO Current Priorities for 2017‐2018 ......................................................................................................... 2
ETFO Human Rights Statement ..................................................................................................................... 3
ETFO FNMI Statement .................................................................................................................................... 3
The Structure of ETFO ...................................................................................................... 3
ETFO and Other Teachers’ Organizations ........................................................................................................ 3
ETFO at the Provincial Level ............................................................................................. 4
The ETFO Executive. ....................................................................................................................................... 4
The Annual Meeting. ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Representative Council. ................................................................................................................................. 4
ETFO Standing Committees ........................................................................................................................... 4
ETFO at the Local Level ..................................................................................................... 5
ETFO Locals ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
ETFO Stewards ................................................................................................................................................ 5
ETFO Contacts at the Faculties of Education ................................................................................................ 5
ETFO Membership: Rights and Responsibilities ............................................................... 6
Rights and Privileges of Associate Members ................................................................................................ 6
Rights and Privileges of Active Members ..................................................................................................... 6
Responsibilities of ETFO Members ............................................................................................................... 7
A Member’s Duty to Report under the Child and Family Services Act ...................................................... 8
The ETFO Faculty of Education Award .......................................................................................................... 8
ETFO Services ................................................................................................................... 9
Collective Bargaining Services (CB) ............................................................................................................................... 9
Communications and Political Action Services (CPA) ............................................................................... 10
Equity and Women’s Services (EWS) ......................................................................................................... 12
Professional Learning/Curriculum Services (PL/C) .................................................................................... 13
First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) ......................................................................................................... 14
Professional Relations Services (PRS) .......................................................................................................... 17
Health and Safety Services (HSS) ................................................................................................................ 17
ETFO Leadership Development ................................................................................................................... 18
Who’s Who in Education ................................................................................................ 19
Your Union – ETFO ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Public District School Boards........................................................................................................................ 19
Ontario Ministry of Education .................................................................................................................... 19
Ontario College of Teachers ........................................................................................................................ 19
Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario (QECO) ............................................................................... 20
Basic Teaching Qualifications ......................................................................................... 21
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Benefits and Working Conditions ................................................................................... 22
Insured Benefits. ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Group Life Insurance. ................................................................................................................................... 22
Benefits for Occasional Teachers ................................................................................................................ 22
Preparation Time .......................................................................................................................................... 22
Class Size. ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Employment Insurance – Maternity and Parental Benefits ..................................................................... 23
Salary Ranges for District School Boards (as of 2017) ............................................................................... 24
Applying For Your First Teaching Position ....................................................................... 25
Ontario Regulation 274/12 and Teacher Hiring by School Boards .......................................................... 25
Get Ready to Apply ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Your Letter of Application ............................................................................................................................ 25
Your Resume ................................................................................................................................................. 26
Describing Yourself ....................................................................................................................................... 26
The Interview Process .................................................................................................................................. 27
Prepare for Your Interview .......................................................................................................................... 27
Dos and Don’ts for Your Interview .............................................................................................................. 27
Accepting the Position .................................................................................................................................. 28
Working as an Occasional Teacher Before Certification. .......................................................................... 28
New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP). .................................................................................................... 28
Performance Appraisal of New Teachers ................................................................................................... 29
Ministry of Education NTIP Resources. ....................................................................................................... 29
Planning Your Career ...................................................................................................... 30
Collecting your Documentation .................................................................................................................. 30
Certificates from the Ontario College of Teachers .................................................................................... 30
Evaluation from QECO .................................................................................................................................. 30
Adding to Your Qualifications ...................................................................................................................... 30
Understanding Your Pension. ...................................................................................................................... 31
Professional Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 31
Understanding Your Professional Judgement ........................................................................................... 31
Labour Disputes and Teacher Candidates .................................................................................................. 32
Strikes and Practicum Placements .............................................................................................................. 32
Regulations Under the Teaching Profession Act ........................................................................................ 32
The Ontario College of Teachers ................................................................................................................. 34
The OCT Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession .................................................................... 34
Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession ........................................................................................... 35
Professional Misconduct Regulation .......................................................................................................... 35
Duties of Teachers ........................................................................................................................................ 36
Other Legislation Affecting Teachers. ......................................................................................................... 38
Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs)......................................................................................... 38
A Final Word ................................................................................................................... 39
Appendix ........................................................................................................................ 40
Contact Information for Educational Groups ............................................................................................. 40
Some ETFO Resources .................................................................................................................................. 41
Northern Ontario English Language Public District School Boards .......................................................... 42
Southern Ontario English Language Public District School Boards .......................................................... 43
Glossary of Acronyms Used in Education ................................................................................................... 44
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What is ETFO?
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) teachers were struggling to achieve smaller class sizes,
is the professional and protective organization for over they were criticized for being self‐serving. But today’s
83,000 teachers, occasional teachers, DECEs and research shows clearly that children learn best in smaller
education workers employed in the public elementary ‐ classes.
schools of Ontario. As a teacher candidate enrolled in a
faculty of education, you are an associate member of Whenever children enjoy a small class size where there
ETFO. is time for individual attention, it is well to remember
that it was the advocacy of teachers that won it for
ETFO’s programs and services are designed to protect them.
and enhance the working lives of its members. As part
of its mandate ETFO strives to provide a welcoming There are many myths about unions: that unions are
environment that celebrates the diversity of members self‐serving, that they care only about money, that they
and the students in their care. are too big and powerful are
Over and above the support for only a few fallacies touted by
members, ETFO reaches out to the ill‐informed. Contrary to
the broader community to such mythology, the work of
foster a climate of social justice ETFO focuses on those
for everyone in society. measures that will attract and
keep excellent teachers and
A strong union for teachers and help them do a better job with
education workers is vital to their students. In addition, ETFO
the quality of education in the takes the responsibility to work
province. For teachers and for social justice in the larger
education workers to have a society.
productive working life, they must have a voice in their
working environment and the ability to influence ETFO has established its objects in light of profound
educational decisions. ETFO ensures that their voices are educational commitment and social conscience. This
heard. Through the collective bargaining process, ETFO commitment reflects the collective attitude of its
seeks to maintain the best possible terms and conditions members. The members of ETFO choose to work with
of employment for teachers and education workers. children because they believe in their vocation; they
Good salaries and benefits are important to the quality want to make a difference for children; and they care
of education in several ways. Since the relationship of about the society in which children must live.
teachers and students is connected, the well‐being of
the teacher has a profound effect on every student. As a reflection of its members’ concerns and values,
Good salaries and benefits also play a part in attracting a ETFO is devoted to advancing the cause of education,
high‐calibre candidate to the profession, which is a raising the status of teachers and education workers,
critical factor in quality education. promoting high standards for the profession, working for
social justice, and leading the way against poverty,
When teachers fight for better working conditions, they violence and inequality.
fight for better learning conditions. In the past, when
A strong union for teachers and education workers is vital to the quality of education in the province.
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Welcome to Teaching!
You are an associate member of a large and powerful union
which has demonstrated its social conscience and commitment
to the ideals that make a fairer, gentler society. The work of
ETFO improves the quality of working life for the teacher,
educational worker and student alike. In so doing, it advances
both the cause of education and the cause of a just society.
Take the time to get involved. You chose teaching because you
wanted to make a difference. ETFO can help you make that
difference.
ETFO has established its objects in light of profound educational commitment and social conscience.
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Education International
Approximately 30 million members
401 member organizations in 172 countries and territories
CTF
Canadian Teachers’ Federation
Approximately 238,000 members
OTF
Ontario Teachers’ Federation
Approximately 198,500 members
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Article V: Section 1 ‐ Rights and Privileges of Active Membership
5.1.1 An Active Member shall have full rights, privileges and responsibilities of membership in the Federation
unless limited by disciplinary action taken in accordance with Article VII: Disciplinary Procedures.
5.1.2 The rights of an Active Member shall be:
5.1.2.1 to attend, participate and vote at meetings of the local;
5.1.2.2 to attend meetings of the Representative Council and the Annual Meeting;
5.1.2.3 to lodge a complaint against another member, through the Federation, in accordance with
Article VII Disciplinary Procedures;
5.1.2.4 to request Federation support through the grievance arbitration process;
5.1.2.5 to request Federation support for employment‐related matters including:
5.1.2.5.1 termination or resignation of employment;
5.1.2.5.2 protection from being slandered, libeled or harassed in any; and
5.1.2.5.3 protection from fraudulent or malicious allegations or charges.
5.1.2.6 to request Federation support in any problem directly related to professional duties;
5.1.2.7 to request Federation support in an investigatory or disciplinary procedure undertaken by the
Ontario College of Teachers;
5.1.2.8 to request Federation support for employment‐related matters which are alleged to have
occurred when the individual was a member of the Federation or its predecessors; and
5.1.2.9 to approve, after duly called information meetings, the commencement and conclusion of any
provincial job action by an all‐member vote.
5.1.3 An active member who accepts a position as a temporary or acting principal/vice‐principal which involves any
responsibility for the evaluation and/or disciplining of other members, shall have the rights, privileges
and responsibilities of membership suspended for the duration of the appointment.
5.1.4 An active member who accepts a position as a temporary or acting principal/vice‐principal may not also be
the workplace steward for the duration of the appointment.
5.1.5 To approve any provincial collecting bargaining framework agreement through an all‐member vote after
duly called information meetings.
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Article VI: Code of Professional Conduct
6.1 A member shall:
6.1.1 recognize the Federation as the official voice of all the active members of the Federation;
6.1.2 adhere to the Constitution, Bylaws and Directives of the Federation;
6.1.3 support collective bargaining initiatives including a strike authorized by the Executive;
6.1.4 refrain from undertaking or supporting actions which undermine established bargaining procedures;
6.1.5 honour the terms of the collective agreement;
6.1.6 strive to eliminate all forms of harassment between individuals in the educational system;
6.1.7 endeavour to ensure equity and inclusiveness in the workplace; and
6.1.8 strive to achieve and maintain a high degree of professionalism and to uphold the honour, dignity and
ethical standards of the teaching profession.
6.2 A member who is representing ETFO on the local Executive and/or the Executive shall, in addition to 6.1:
6.2.1 strive to achieve and maintain a high degree of professionalism and to uphold the honour, dignity and
ethical standards of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario.
Article VII: Disciplinary Procedures
7.1 A complaint alleging violation of the Code of Professional Conduct shall be submitted by a member, in writing, to
the General Secretary of the Federation within 60 calendar days of the date of violation or within 60 calendar days of when a
member ought reasonably to have become aware of the violation.
7.2 The complaint shall state the facts and shall indicate that a copy has been provided to the member about whom the
complaint has been lodged.
7.3 The General Secretary or designate, shall investigate the complaint and report with recommendations for further
action to the Professional Relations and Discipline Committee.
7.3.1 Should the General Secretary or designate, after investigation, deem that a complaint against a
member is vexatious, frivolous or an abuse of process, the full‐time released officers of the Federation will be informed of
the complaint, the course of the investigation and the rationale for dismissal.
7.4 The Professional Relations and Discipline Committee shall consider complaints referred to the committee by the
General Secretary and report with recommendations to the Executive.
7.5 The Executive shall determine the discipline to be enacted.
7.6 The principles of natural justice shall be followed in the disciplinary proceedings.
7.7 Members deemed to be in non‐support during a job action may be subject to disciplinary procedures that include
the possibility of a monetary fine of up to $500 per day.
7.8 Members found to be in violation of Article VI, Code of Professional Conduct, shall be subject to a range of
sanctions that may include, but is not limited to, publication of name in a Federation publication, suspension of the right
to hold office in the Federation and suspension of Federation services except those required by law
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Candidates for the Faculty of Education Award will be
considered on the basis of the following criteria:
a) The recipient is enrolled full‐time in an Ontario faculty
of education and registered in a teacher credentialing
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ETFO Services
The terms of your Collective Agreement are legally binding
To provide its many services to members, ETFO’s
upon you, your local and your employer. The provisions
professional staff at the provincial office is organized into
are enforceable under law. If you think your employer has
six service areas:
violated the terms of that agreement, you or your local
1. Collective Bargaining Services (CB)
may have recourse to a grievance.
2. Communications and Political Action Services
(CPA)
The grievance procedure in your Collective Agreement is a
3. Equity and Women’s Services (EWS)
process for resolving differences that arise from the
4. Professional Learning/Curriculum Services (PL/C)
application or interpretation of the Agreement. It provides
5. Professional Relations Services (PRS)
opportunities to resolve differences at the local level.
6. Health and Safety Services (HSS)
If those fail to reach a satisfactory conclusion, the parties
Following are brief descriptions of the major programs
have access to arbitration, a procedure whereby a neutral
and services offered to members.
third party will hear the arguments and render a final and
binding decision.
Collective Bargaining Services (CB)
ETFO is the bargaining agent for all ETFO bargaining units.
When you are hired as a teacher or occasional teacher for
The ETFO collective bargaining staff provides direct
a district school board or school authority you will become
assistance to the locals to help them achieve and maintain
a member of ETFO. The terms and conditions of your
strong Collective Agreements. For teacher locals, each
employment will be determined by a local Collective
worksite has an ETFO steward who acts as the eyes and
Agreement. That Agreement is negotiated between your
ears of the local and the provincial office. One of the
union and your board and contains a number of provisions
important responsibilities of stewards is to monitor the
outlining your rights as an employee.
implementation of the collective agreement. Through
ETFO provincial programs, stewards receive training to
Although your salary may seem the most important thing
assist them in this.
to you now, your Agreement contains other clauses which
will be vital to your working life. Teacher Collective
As a new teacher you will want to remain aware of events
Agreements have clauses on working conditions such as
and issues as they unfold. The upcoming round of
class size and preparation time. The Agreements also
collective bargaining will involve central provincial
contain clauses on leave of absence provisions, insured
bargaining as well as local bargaining. Staying
benefits, seniority, transfer, probationary period and
in touch with your local ETFO office and following events
much more.
on the ETFO website and subscribing to the e‐newsletter
are excellent ways to ensure that you are informed of
Occasional Teacher Collective Agreements will typically
current bargaining events as well as your rights and
contain provisions on the occasional teacher list, the
entitlements.
call‐out system, the timetable of the occasional teacher,
leaves, insured benefits and other working conditions and
entitlements.
As a new employee it will be particularly important to
know what your Collective Agreement says about
performance appraisal, surplus to school, transferring to
another school, length of probationary period and
redundancy and recall rights.
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Communications and Political Action You can also access this information electronically by
clicking on Stewards’ Mailings in the Quick Links menu on
Services (CPA) the home page, www.etfo.ca.
VOICE Magazine
ETFO communicates with members in a variety of ways. VOICE, ETFO’s member
Our goal is to keep you up‐to‐date on what is happening in magazine, is created with you
your Federation and to help give you access to all of the in mind. You will receive a
resources and supports that ETFO provides. copy of the print magazine
four times a year at your
Electronic Communications home address. etfovoice.ca
www.etfo.ca is the Federation’s website and your source publishes items from the
for up‐to‐the‐minute information about ETFO. print publication as well as
Click on ‘About ETFO’ to find detailed information about online‐only articles and
how the Federation is structured and governed. reviews.
www.etfo.ca also gives you access to professional
information and advice, collective bargaining information
VOICE focuses on members and their interests. Our goal is
and a wealth of other resources that you will find useful in
to facilitate a conversation among our members and to
your professional life.
enhance knowledge of best classroom practices, helpful
Twitter resources and new ideas in education. Members
contribute articles that focus on exemplary or innovative
The ETFO President and various staff use Twitter to get teaching practice, inspiring stories, and perspectives on
information out rapidly. Those with Twitter handles education.
include:
President Sam Hammond: @ETFOpresident; Members also contribute to the magazine by reviewing
Media Relations Officer: @ETFOmedia; resources. Reviews are published in each issue of the
Web Editor: @ETFOeducators; magazine and online.
Collective Bargaining Communications: @ETFOcb;
and
AQ courses: @ETFOaq.
@ETFO/FEEO
@ETFO/FEEO is an electronic newsletter that ETFO sends
to all members who request it. To get on the mailing list
go to www.etfo.ca and enter your e‐mail address in the
upper right hand corner to subscribe to the e‐Newsletter.
Stewards’ Mailings
Several times a year, ETFO school stewards receive
mailings that provide members with information, on
education issues, upcoming conferences and Visit etfovoice.ca or join the Voice Facebook page at
opportunities for professional development and facebook.com/ETFOVoice to read articles and reviews,
involvement. Look for ETFO flyers and bulletins on the share comments or pitch ideas to the editor.
ETFO bulletin board at your school or speak to your school
steward. Contributions by staff focus on ETFO’s programs and
resources and provide practical advice on professional
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issues. Curriculum inserts give you a sampling of the rich and inclusion, and a strong union voice.
resources that ETFO creates for members. Other
curriculum inserts feature lessons created by teachers
Political Action
with specialist knowledge in particular subject areas, ETFO coordinates all‐local and all‐member campaigns to
including lessons “en français.” Inserts are available for advance public education on the government agenda.
download on the website.
The Federation maintains a list of political action contacts
To ensure that you receive the magazine, make sure your in each local to keep them informed about activities at
member information stays up to date by clicking on the Queen’s Park – those of the government and of the
opposition parties.
contact link at etfovoice.ca.
Check the ETFO website to:
Public Relations review recent ETFO media releases, letters to the
Establishing a positive profile for public elementary editor and opinion articles on the homepage of the
teachers and for the Federation is essential to the success ETFO website;
of the Federation, the morale of the members and the follow ETFO’s involvement in political issues and
credibility of our issues. broader union and social justice campaigns;
access the online version of the VOICE magazine, the
eNewsletter, Queen’s Park Highlights and ETFO’s briefs
to government and position papers; and
access the forms for the ETFO political convention
subsidy that supports members attend conventions
and conferences of the main political parties.
Public relations at ETFO takes a variety of forms including
regular news releases on emerging issues, radio and TV
ads, print campaigns, the ETFO website and electronic
newsletters, pamphlets for parents and teachers, and
much more.
Locals also receive support in their communications
strategies through individual assistance and
communication workshops ETFO staff deliver to locals.
ETFO regularly works with other federations and unions,
social justice groups, community agencies and education
stakeholders to advance education and social justice
issues.
ETFO’s public relations activities focus on Building Better
Schools, ETFO’s plan for education in Ontario. The plan
calls for smaller classes for all elementary students, more
meaningful student assessment and learning, greater
access to specialist teachers, more resources for students
with special needs, greater focus on equal opportunity
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(EWS)
ETFO is a leader among education unions on equity issues,
particularly in its support for women’s participation and
leadership. There are designated positions for women
on the ETFO Executive (five of 14 positions) and
constitutional guarantees that programs for women will
be provided, with funding allocated for this purpose.
These programs offer direct services to women members
through courses, workshops, awards and publications.
Funding is also available to establish provincial and local
partnerships with other organizations and to support ETFO’s equity programs include an annual women’s
groups that advance the status of women and women’s conference, leadership training for members from equity‐
issues in society. seeking groups, and local workshops on anti‐violence,
FNMI education, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender queer
The ETFO Executive has adopted this definition of equity: or questioning issues, disabilities and accommodation
It is the goal of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of issues. ETFO provides curriculum resources, pamphlets
Ontario to work with others to and publications addressing broad‐based equity issues.
create schools, communities and a These are listed on the ETFO website.
society free from all forms of
individual and systemic ETFO partners with a broad range of women’s
discrimination. To further this organizations and community groups working on equity,
goal, ETFO defines equity as poverty and social justice issues. ETFO supports Pride
fairness achieved through proactive Day events, Take Back the Night, marches and Black
measures which result in equality, History celebrations. ETFO participates in the Ontario
promotes diversity and fosters respect and dignity for all. Federation of Labour (OFL) and the Canadian Labour
Congress (CLC) equity committees and events.
ETFO’s equity and women’s
programs are offered in the context
of our constitutional object: to
foster a climate of social justice in
Ontario and continue a leadership
role in such areas as anti‐poverty,
non‐violence and equity.
These principles are incorporated into the work in all the
service areas of ETFO and extended to locals. The
particular issues of women members, FNMI members,
racialized members, members with disabilities and
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning
members are addressed through standing committees,
included in our women’s programs and explored through
a range of equity programs. Increasingly, the issues of
poverty and social class are examined in those contexts as
well.
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Professional Learning/Curriculum
Survive and Thrive
Services (PL/C) is a free online
conference for
Every year, ETFO responds to the changing needs of our teacher candidates and beginning teachers in their first
members through its professional learning programs. five years, is full of downloadable classroom resources,
ETFO offers an array of professional growth opportunities keynote presentations by experts, useful web‐links and
and practical curriculum resources. Ask the ETFO steward much more. (Check the ETFO website at www.etfo.ca or
for information on these programs. www. survivethrive.on.ca).
Also, check the ETFO website where you can see the Locals host many professional
calendar of events, notices of upcoming conferences and learning events. For example,
workshops, and the newest curriculum resources. ETFO Book Clubs may be
ETFO offers programs that reflect members’ needs. Here organized for members based
are just a few examples: on ETFO resources such as
Primary ARTS, the Thinking it Through series, Social
The New Member Welcome Program Justice Begins with Me and Possibilities.
helps new teachers understand
ETFO programs, supports and Many locals offer curriculum
opportunities for involvement. workshops from the ETFO
The program includes a Presenters on the Road
presentation by one of ETFO’s program. These popular
released officers and a workshops delivered
Welcome to ETFO resource throughout the province cover
containing valuable information a wide variety of curriculum areas and are developed by
for new members that will serve members, for members.
as a useful guide about ETFO’s
programs and services.
ETFO provides Additional Qualification (AQ)
courses that assist teachers in enhancing their
ETFO’s Summer Academy program is offered professional credentials thereby allowing them to teach
throughout the months of July and August across the certain assignments or increase their pay category. These
province every year. These professional courses provide a helpful balance of theory
three‐day courses provide and practice. The majority of our AQ courses are online so
practical hands‐on participants can access the professional learning at times
learning on a variety of that are convenient to them. The registration fee for ETFO
areas including the Arts, AQ courses is $650, which is less than many other
FNMI Perspectives, Assessment, Kindergarten, Literacy, providers. Visit www.etfo‐aq.ca for more information.
Mathematics, Social Justice, Special Education and
Technology. Registration begins at the end of May every
year accessed through the ETFO website at
events.etfo.org.
Provincial Conferences are available to members
throughout the year and include topics such as financial
planning, teacher leadership and technology.
Workshops and speakers are focused on supporting
your professional needs.
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In 2015, ETFO endorsed the Truth and Reconciliation
Commission’s Calls to Action. ETFO understands that it is
integral for educators to move forward into reconciliation
with the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. It is our hope to
educate and inform ETFO members on the diversity of
Indigenous Peoples in Canada, provide information on the
complex historical and current relationship between
Canada and FNMI nations, and provide for dialogue to
dispel common myths and misconceptions of Indigenous
Peoples.
To support ETFO members in their learning and
instructional practices to integrate FNMI content and
perspectives in a positive approach, and to ensure that
First Nations, Métis and Inuit people’s issues and
worldviews are authentically reflective and connected to
the content at hand, ETFO has developed supporting
resources which can be found at http://spirithorse.ca/ .
Other relevant resources developed by other FNMI
organizations, affiliated allies, and archives from the Spirit
Horse arts‐based initiative are found at this site as well.
Miigwetch, Nia:wen, Nakurmiik, Qujannamiik, Marsee,
Bama pi, merci, thank you!
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Professional Issues
Promotion of ETFO positions on professional issues is an earlylearningcentral.ca
important aspect of the work of Professional Learning/
Curriculum staff. They work on Ministry committees to This interactive blog is a central repository for early
ensure that teacher and DECE issues and ETFO policies learning focusing on teaching and learning across the
and positions are at the forefront of provincial policy primary grades. Here you will find practical ideas and
development and implementation. Professional topics of interest to primary teachers. The contributors are
Learning/Curriculum staff participate on working tables practicing primary and Kindergarten teachers including an
where government policies and programs are developed ETFO DECE member.
such as the provincial report card, EQAO, classroom
assessment, special education, the Annual Learning Plan,
Early Years, English Language Learners and healthy
schools.
ETFO Blogs and Websites
heartandart.ca
etfoPLEY.ca
ETFO’s Professional Learning in the Early Years website
(PLEY) has been created as a companion to ETFO’s
Professional Learning in the Early Years workshop
series. The website will support educator teams,
This interactive blog has practical ideas and topics of
interest to new members or those who are experiencing a
change of assignment, from practicing teachers. The blog
is meant to be a continuation of the ETFO resource: The
Heart and Art of Teaching and Learning: Practical Ideas
and Resources for Beginning Teachers.
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individual teachers, designated early childhood etfo‐ots.ca
educators and teacher leaders across Ontario to access You will begin your teaching career as an occasional
professional learning wherever they are. There are teacher. This site contains excellent resources to help
several videos with accompanying facilitator’s guides, a make life easier and more rewarding for occasional
photo gallery and classroom tours. teachers. There are three main areas of the site: 1. Advice
for ETFO Occasional Teachers, 2. Instructional Supports,
etfoassessment.ca and 3. Curriculum Resources.
ETFO has created a very practical new website called ETFO
Members Sharing In Assessment. ETFO has a strong
position on the importance of classroom assessment and
the information that teachers gather on a daily basis. This
site is an opportunity to help members enhance their
understanding of assessment and learn new strategies
and approaches that are meaningful, well‐organized and
utilized by their peers in the classroom. This site provides
a collaborative platform that features a collection of
examples of practical tools that ETFO teachers are using to
make assessment work efficiently and effectively to
enhance student learning.
buildingbetterschools.ca
ETFO has gathered resources and has a 6‐point plan for
improving elementary and are proposing concrete action
for how to make our schools better.
innoteach.net
Participants in ETFO’s Innoteach project created
multimedia learning objects that use technology to
enhance student learning. This website provides access to
their learning objects and other resources in a variety of
formats for use on computers and on portable devices.
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The principal in the school where practicum placements
occur is considered the “supervisor” and is obliged to ETFO Leadership Development
inform teacher candidates about potential risks in the
workplace which include, but are not limited to: In addition to maintaining strong links between the
provincial organization and the locals, ETFO works to
equipment;
foster a strong engaged membership and effective
construction work taking place; and
potential risk from a person with a history of leadership through a variety of services and
violent behaviour. programs. Below are some of ETFO’s leadership
development programs.
Your Associate Teacher is NOT your supervisor for the
purposes of the OHSA.
ETFO’s Union School is a multi‐session
program for local leaders. It provides
comprehensive, intensive and rigorous
training to assist members to take on
the challenging role of being leaders in
their locals.
A Fall Leadership Training conference gives local elected
leaders an opportunity to hone their skills and increase
their knowledge of education issues.
ETFO’s Leaders for Tomorrow program is an intensive
year‐long leadership development opportunity for
women from designated groups.
ETFO offers leadership courses specifically for members
from equity seeking groups as they prepare for local and
provincial leadership positions in ETFO.
ETFO offers stewards a variety of workshops on
communications, rights and responsibilities, collective
bargaining, equity issues, welcoming new members,
conflict resolution and many more.
If you believe that a situation is unsafe, then you have a duty to
report your concern to the principal and request assistance.
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for re‐evaluation on a yearly basis to ensure they are
Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario following the most expedient route to a higher
(QECO) category. This advice is particularly important to
QECO was founded in 1969 by teachers whose academic qualifications were obtained
OECTA, ETFO and AEFO to provide outside of Ontario.
and to objectively administer, the
evaluation of teacher qualifications Applying for upgrading advice can only be of
for salary purposes. Under Program 5, QECO provides a advantage to a teacher; it will never be of harm.
consistent plan for teacher salary recognition when Be mindful of any board deadlines and apply early
specific academic and professional requirements are since a QECO evaluation may take many weeks to
achieved. complete, especially during the fall and spring.
Members are reminded that it is their individual
The QECO program of evaluation for salary purposes is responsibility to keep QECO apprised of any
unique since it is negotiated by teachers and their boards additions to their qualifications. QECO only acts on
for inclusion in local collective agreements. Teachers’ the formal instructions of the teacher as verified by a
qualifications are assessed and a QECO Statement of completed application form.
Evaluation is provided. QECO Statements of Evaluation There is an average 12‐week turnaround time for
are accepted by school boards in Ontario for salary QECO applications accompanied by complete and
category placement purposes. accurate supporting documentation.
A QECO evaluation may result in one of four category Applying to QECO
placements: Category A1 through Category A4. After As of February 1, 2018, QECO no longer accepts paper
receiving a QECO Statement of Evaluation, it is the applications. The application process for a QECO evaluation
teacher’s responsibility to submit it to the school board is now fully electronic. QECO’s electronic application can be
for appropriate salary category placement. ETFO found at: https://applications.qeco.on.ca/
members need to be aware of their board’s policy around
QECO deadlines and to apply early for an evaluation,
As of May 1, 2018, QECO will no longer be providing
since the onus is on the teacher to ensure he or she
documents (e.g., Statements of Evaluation,
meets those deadlines.
Acknowledgement of Correspondence cards, etc.) by
Canada Post. Teachers are now able to log into their QECO
It is important for teachers to keep QECO apprised of any
accounts at https://applications.qeco.on.ca/ and can print
additions to their qualifications. They must do this by
documents to provide them to their employer.
formally completing a QECO application. Members are
also reminded to apply regularly for upgrading advice
that will assist them toward the most expedient route to Qualifications and Evaluation Council of Ontario
reach their next QECO salary category. 10 Alcorn Avenue, Suite 100
Toronto, ON M4V 3A9
QECO strongly urges all who have not yet reached 416‐323‐1969 or 1‐800‐385‐1030
Category A4 to formally apply for upgrading advice or Website: www.qeco.on.ca
Graduating year students can apply to QECO for a rating only after they are certified by the Ontario College of Teachers.
Newly certified teachers from Ontario public teacher education institutions applying to QECO/COEQ for the first time
will be exempt from requiring affiliate membership for four‐months after first certification. Following the four‐month
exemption, teachers will be required to hold teacher affiliate membership, like all other teachers, in order to obtain
further QECO/COEQ services.
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As a beginning teacher you will need to be comfortable with changes in location and/or assignment.
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Conditions
work.
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ETFO continues to attempt to reduce class sizes in the For more information, check the Service Canada website at
primary, junior and intermediate grades through www.canada.ca or visit your local Service Canada office for
collective bargaining, lobbying and advocacy. the publication Employment Insurance: Maternity, Parental
and Sickness Benefits.
Employment Insurance – Maternity
You may also wish to view the ETFO document Pregnancy
and Parental Benefits and Parental Leave – A Guide to Rights & Responsibilities
In order to be eligible for maternity and parental from the ETFO website at www.etfo.ca.
benefits, the EI Act requires that you work a minimum of
600 hours during the 52‐week qualifying period
preceding the claim. Service Canada will provide This document contains helpful information for members
maternity benefits to a birth mother for a period of 15 preparing for the birth or adoption of a child.
weeks after a one‐week waiting period. A claim for There are benefits available through federal legislation (i.e.,
maternity benefits may begin up to 12 weeks before the payment of Employment Insurance Special Benefits) and
child is born. through Ontario provincial legislation (i.e., leave under the
Employment Standards Act). You should also check the
Parental benefits are available to a birth or adoptive Collective Agreement to see what other benefits apply. The
mother or spouse/partner for a period of 61 weeks. The Collective Agreement will specify the conditions for
benefits can be accessed by one parent or shared. A extended leaves. Teachers continue to contribute to the
claim for parental benefits must start no later than 78 Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan during statutory leaves
weeks after the baby is born. A birth mother’s claim for unless they sign a waiver giving up this right.
parental leave must follow her maternity leave claim.
To facilitate claims, members are encouraged to apply
for EI benefits online at the Service Canada website at
www.canada.ca.
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elaborate on methods, strategies and content. agreement. Make sure you understand what you are
Do not display any intolerance, cynicism or signing. Don’t hesitate to call the ETFO local or the ETFO
prejudice. Never put other teachers or schools provincial office for clarification or advice. When you are
down and do not make negative remarks about hired you may be required to sign a letter of employment.
the board office or the principals’ office.
Use correct grammar at all times and do not use This is the employment agreement between you as an
slang expressions. individual teacher and the district school board. It should
Be careful about the use of humour. Humour is not be confused with the collective agreement. The
personal and some interviewers could be collective agreement is negotiated between the ETFO local
offended. and the board and sets out the salaries, benefits and
When the interview is over, thank everyone and working conditions for all members of the local.
leave promptly.
Successful candidates have certain traits in common.
Working as an Occasional Teacher
They: before Certification? NO!
articulate a consistent philosophy on teaching Some school boards ask new graduates to work as
and learning, occasional teachers during May and June before they have
demonstrate a willingness to work as a member their certificate from the College. The Ontario College of
of a team, handle a variety of assignments and Teachers has advised school boards that graduates of
grow as a teacher, teacher education programs are not eligible to teach in
are professional in their manner, publicly‐funded elementary or secondary schools in Ontario
show that they understand the requirements of until they are members of the College which occurs after
the position, convocation. Having an OCT number and being certified to
are knowledgeable about current educational teach are not the same thing. The College processes new
issues and directions, and graduate registrations within two weeks of receiving
communicate that they are highly motivated, notification from the faculty that applicants have
enthusiastic, full of energy, interested in many successfully completed the teacher education program,
things and excited about teaching. provided all other supporting documents required for
registration have been received. It is advisable to submit
Accepting the Position your complete application to the College in December or
January of your graduation pre‐service year.
There are some important things to know about
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Some boards choose to include beginning daily enrichment plan and further appraisal. If a new teacher
occasional teachers in parts of the NTIP (e.g., Orientation, receives two not satisfactory ratings in the course of the
PD) but they are not required to do so. NTIP, the teacher may continue with the NTIP with an
The NTIP must include the following components: improvement plan established but will be placed “on
1. Orientation for new teachers by the school and review.” A further not satisfactory appraisal may result in
school board; termination of employment and notification to the College
2. Professional development and training in of Teachers.
specified areas;
3. Mentoring programs established by the school A rating is not satisfactory if it is either “Development
board and principals; and Needed” or “Unsatisfactory.”
4. Two teacher performance appraisals for each
new teacher in the first year of teaching.
Successful completion of the NTIP will be noted on the
new teachers’ Ontario College of Teachers certificates
and the public register. If a new teacher moves to a
different school board before completing the NTIP, the
process will carry on with the new school board. Ministry of Education NTIP Resources
Information collected by the first school board in the
context of the NTIP and appraisal process will be The Ministry of Education has produced two manuals
forwarded to the new school board. regarding the NTIP:
Induction Elements Manual 2010, and
Boards may use their NTIP funding to support second‐ Teacher Performance Appraisal Technical
year teachers in the NTIP. This will assist those teachers Requirements Manual (2010).
who need or would like more than one year of support to
gain proficiency in the role. It is important to note that They are available at:
not all second‐year teachers may wish or need to take http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/teacher/induction.html
part in another year of supports. Participating in an
additional year of NTIP supports is optional and is not There are other helpful supporting NTIP resources available
related to the requirements of the TPA. on the following topics:
Infrastructure and Orientation
Mentoring, and
Performance Appraisal of New
Professional Development
Teachers They are available at:
The Education Act and Regulations outline the process http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/teacher/resources.html
required for teacher evaluation. New teachers must
achieve two satisfactory performance appraisals within
the first 24 months of teaching in order to successfully
complete the New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP).
As soon as two satisfactory appraisals are achieved, the
NTIP is complete. The teacher is then placed on the
regular five‐year evaluation cycle from that point
onward, as early as the second year of teaching.
If a new teacher receives a not satisfactory rating, the
teacher has a chance to continue with the NTIP with an
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You can access this list under Additional Qualifications in member of the OTPP no matter what job they do at a
the Professional Affairs section on the Ontario College of school board. ETFO offers workshops on both the OTPP and
Teachers website. OMERS.
Additional qualifications will be recorded on your Inquiries, questions or problems regarding your pension
Certificate of Qualification issued by the Ontario College should be directed to the OTPP or OMERS. The address,
of Teachers. When you successfully complete a course telephone numbers, fax number and website are listed in
you should notify QECO as it may affect your QECO the Appendix.
evaluation.
Have your social insurance number available when making
There are several different types of courses which will inquiries by telephone. Put your social insurance number or
add to your qualifications. If you wish to become pension number at the top of your letter when you inquire
qualified to teach in another division or to teach by mail. Being knowledgeable about your pension is an
additional subjects you can take Additional Basic important part of your career planning.
Qualification courses. There are also courses available in
Professional
subject areas that reflect the school curriculum. Such
courses may be one‐session courses or three‐session
courses that lead to specialists’ certification.
There are special courses for teachers who are preparing
for the position of principal or superintendent.
Candidates must meet certain educational and
Responsibilities
experiential prerequisites to enroll in these courses. One Teacher candidates have professional responsibilities as
of the admission requirements for the supervisory associate members of the Federation. The rights, privileges,
officers’ qualification program is a master’s degree. Code of Professional Conduct for Federation members and
A Member’s Duty to Report under the Child and Family
Many faculties offer a M.Ed. program. These Services Act are outlined in the section ETFO Membership:
requirements and a list of the courses being offered are Rights and Responsibilities.
available on the Ontario College of Teachers website.
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“Professional Judgement” shall be defined as judgement Strikes and Practicum Placements
that is informed by professional knowledge of curriculum The Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) has policies that
expectations, context, evidence of learning, methods of affect practicum programs when there is a strike either by
instruction and assessment and the criteria and standards faculty members or by teachers in school boards where
that indicate success in student learning. In professional practicum placements are offered. Should this occur,
practice, judgement involves a purposeful and systematic faculties will be informed by the Federation. The faculties
thinking process that evolves in terms of accuracy and will advise teacher candidates of the measures that will be
insight with ongoing reflection and self‐correction.” put in place to ensure they will be able to complete their
practicum requirements.
Labour Disputes and Teacher It is the policy of the Ontario Teachers’ Federation:
That in the event the faculty of a teacher education
Candidates institution declares a strike in the course of
collective bargaining, OTF would consider the
Members’ responsibilities become particularly evident practicum to be suspended for the duration of the
when there are labour disputes at faculties or in school strike and OTF members would not provide
boards. associate teaching services to teachers in pre‐
service programs.
While you are in your pre‐service program, you may be That in the event of a strike situation involving
called upon to support teacher colleagues if they are members of the Federation, schools in which those
involved in a labour dispute with their employers. It is members serve shall not be used for practicum or
important to remember that most teacher collective for any other placement of student teachers.
agreements are settled amicably. That in the event of a strike situation involving
members of the Federation, no OTF affiliate shall
Between 1975 and 1994 there were only eight teacher accept student teachers re‐assigned from the
strikes in the public elementary panel. Since 1995, there striking board.
have been a significant number of strikes. However, for
the most part these have entailed working to rule, i.e.,
teachers have remained in their classrooms, carrying out
Regulations Under the
the core duties of their jobs.
Teaching Profession Act
When a local decides it must resort to strike action, the
faculty practicum program and board’s hiring process Teachers have responsibilities under several different acts
may be affected. As an associate member of ETFO you and regulations. The Teaching Profession Act of 1944
have a responsibility under the ETFO Code of Professional created the Ontario Teachers’ Federation and its affiliate
Conduct to support collective bargaining initiatives. structure. It also spells out the responsibilities of teachers.
As a prospective employee, it is in your best interest to The following are the duties and responsibilities described
support your colleagues as they try to achieve a fair in the regulations made under the Act.
Collective Agreement. The Collective Agreement they
negotiate will establish your salary, benefits and working General Duties of Members
conditions once you are hired. 13 A member shall strive at all times to achieve
and maintain the highest degree of professional
competence and to uphold the honour, dignity and
ethical standards of the teaching profession.
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Duties of a Member to his or her Pupils with his board of trustees for such termination
14 A member shall, of contract if he obtains the other position.
(a) regard as his first duty the effective education of
his pupils and the maintenance of a high degree Duties of a Member to the Public
of professional competence in his teaching; 16 A member shall,
(b) endeavour to develop in his pupils an (a) endeavour at all times to extend the public
appreciation of standards of excellence; knowledge of his profession and discourage untrue,
(c) endeavour to inculcate in his pupils an unfair or exaggerated statements with respect to
appreciation of the principles of democracy; teaching; and
(d) show consistent justice and consideration in all (b) recognize a responsibility to promote respect for
his relations with pupils; human rights.
(e) refuse to divulge beyond his proper duty Duties of a Member of the Federation
confidential information about a pupil; and 17 A member shall co‐operate with the Federation to
(f) concern himself with the welfare of his pupils promote the welfare of the profession.
while they are under his care.
Duties of a Member to Fellow Members
Duties of a Member to Educational Authorities 18(1) A member shall,
(a) avoid interfering in an unwarranted manner
15(1) A member shall,
between other teachers and pupils;
(a) comply with the Acts and regulations
(b) on making an adverse report on another member,
administered by the Minister;
furnish him with a written statement of the report
(b) co‐operate with his educational authorities to
at the earliest possible time and not later than
improve public education;
three days after making the report;
(c) respect the legal authority of the board of
Note: This requirement does not apply if the
trustees in the management of the school and
adverse report relates to suspected child abuse.
in the employment of teachers;
(a) notwithstanding section 18(1)(b), a member
(d) make in the proper manner such reports
who makes an adverse report about another
concerning teachers under his authority as may
member respecting suspected sexual abuse of
be required by the board of trustees; and
a student by that other member need not
(e) present in the proper manner to the proper provide him or her with a copy of the report or
authorities the consequences to be expected with any information about the report.
from policies or practices which in his (WB02);
professional opinion are seriously detrimental (b) refuse to accept employment with a board of
to the interests of pupils. trustees whose relations with the Federation
are unsatisfactory; and
15(2) A member shall not,
(c) where he is in an administrative or supervisory
(a) break a contract of employment with a position, make an honest and determined
board of trustees; effort to help and counsel a teacher before
(b) violate a written or oral agreement to enter subscribing to the dismissal of that teacher.
into a contract of employment with a board
of trustees; or
18(2) Under clause (c) of subsection (1), the onus shall be
(c) while holding a contract of employment
on the member to ascertain personally from the
with a board of trustees, make application
Federation whether an unsatisfactory relationship
for another position the acceptance of
exists.
which would necessitate his seeking the
18(3) A member shall not attempt to gain an advantage
termination of his contract by mutual
over other members by knowingly underbidding
consent of the teacher and the board of
another member or knowingly applying for a
trustees, unless and until he has arranged
position not properly declared vacant or by
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7.3 Abusing a student sexually. Fitness to Practise Committee.
8. Practicing or purporting to practise the profession 22. Failing to co‐operate in a College investigation.
while under the influence of any substance or 23. Failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that
while adversely affected by any dysfunction, requested information is provided in a complete and
i) which the member knows or ought to accurate manner if the member is required to
know impairs the member’s ability to provide information to the College under the Act
practise, and and the regulations.
ii) in respect of which treatment has 24. Failing to abide by a written undertaking given by
previously been recommended, ordered or the member to the College or by agreement
prescribed but the member has failed to entered into by the member with the College.
follow the treatment. 25. Failing to respond adequately or within a
9. Contravening a term, condition or limitation reasonable time to a written inquiry from the
imposed on the member’s certificate of College.
qualification and registration. 26. Practicing the profession while the member is in
10. Failing to keep records as required by his or a conflict of interest.
her professional duties. 27. Failing to comply with the member’s duties
11. Failing to supervise adequately a person who under the Child and Family Services Act.
is under the professional supervision of the
member. Section 2
12. Signing or issuing, in the member’s
professional capacity, a document that the A finding of incompetence, professional misconduct
member knows or ought to know contains a or a similar finding against a member by a governing
false, improper or misleading statement. authority of the teaching profession in a jurisdiction
13. Falsifying a record relating to the other than Ontario that is based on facts that would,
member’s professional responsibilities. in the opinion of the Discipline Committee, constitute
14. Failing to comply with the Act or the professional misconduct as defined in section 1, is
regulations or the bylaws. defined as professional misconduct for the purposes
15. Failing to comply with the Education Act or of subsection 30(2) of the Act. O. Reg.437/97, s.2.
the regulations made under that Act, if the
Duties of Teachers
member is subject to that Act.
16. Contravening a law if the contravention is
relevant to the member’s suitability to hold a
certificate of qualification and registration. The Education Act, which governs education in the
17. Contravening a law if the contravention has province of Ontario, specifies the duties of teachers.
caused or may cause a student who is under the
member’s professional supervision to be put at Excerpts from the Education Act:
or to remain at risk. Section 264
18. An act or omission that, having regard to all the 1. It is the duty of a teacher and a temporary teacher,
circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by a) to teach diligently and faithfully the classes or
members as disgraceful, dishonourable or subjects assigned to the teacher by the
unprofessional. principal;
19. Conduct unbecoming a member. b) to encourage the pupils in the pursuit of
20. Failing to appear before a panel of the Investigation learning;
Committee to be cautioned or admonished, if the c) to inculcate by precept and example, respect for
Investigation Committee has required the member religion and the principles of Judeo‐Christian
to appear under clause 26(5)(c) of the Act. morality and the highest regard for truth, justice,
21. Failing to comply with an order of a panel of the loyalty, love of country, humanity, benevolence,
Discipline Committee or an order of a panel of the sobriety, industry, frugality, purity, temperance
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Provincial Report Card, Grades 9‐12 and in is a copy of The Ontario Student Record (OSR) Guideline
French as Guide d’utilisation du bulletin scolaire which sets out Ministry policy.
de l’Ontario de la l~ a la 8e année and Guide du
bulletin scolaire de l’Ontario de la 9e a la l2’~
année, as the case may be, both available Designated Early Childhood Educators
electronically through a link in the
document known in English as Ontario (DECEs)
School Record (OSR) Guideline, 2000 and in
French as Dossier scolaire de l’Ontario: In 2007, the Government of Ontario passed the Early
Guide, 2000, online at Childhood Education Act, 2007. This law established the
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/documentlcurricul/ College of Early Childhood Educators. It also outlined the
osr/osr.html or responsibilities of the DECEs.
www.edu.gov.on.ca/fre/documentlcurricul/
osr/osrf.html; In September 2010, designated early childhood educators
j) co‐operate and assist in the administration of (DECEs) and elementary teachers began working side by
tests under the Education Quality and side in classrooms across the province in the first phase of
Accountability Office Act, 1996; the Early Learning Program.
k) participate in regular meetings with pupils’
parents or guardians; For more information visit the Early Childhood Educators
l) perform duties as assigned by the principal in Act at https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/07e07
relation to co‐operative placements of pupils;
and
m) perform duties normally associated with the
graduation of pupils.
The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act protects your personal information held by
the board and provides you with the right of access. It also
defines how you collect, use, access, disclose and retain
information about students. In every school office there
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A Final Word
When you are hired by a public district school board to
teach in the elementary panel, you will become an active
member of ETFO. Your colleagues welcome you and look
forward to the contribution you can make to our
professional organization. Throughout your career there
will be many opportunities to participate. Here are some
of the ways you can be involved:
At the local level:
Attend meetings called by your local;
Volunteer for a local committee;
Serve as one of the local’s representatives or ETFO is your professional organization, representing you,
delegates at provincial conferences, workshops or safeguarding your interests and making sure you have the
meetings; best possible working life. ETFO encourages its members to
Attend a workshop sponsored by your local; contact the provincial office or the local any time.
Become an ETFO steward;
Become a workshop leader in your local;
Run for office on the local executive; or
Mentor a future new member of your local.
At the provincial level:
Contribute an article to one of the ETFO
publications;
Volunteer for a provincial committee;
Serve as a delegate to the ETFO Annual Meeting;
Volunteer for an ETFO focus group;
Be a workshop leader for ETFO professional
development programs; ETFO exists for you. It is your union. Together we are
Run for an office on the ETFO Executive; stronger. Together we make a difference.
Tell another member about the services of ETFO; or
Attend an ETFO workshop, course or leadership
program.
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Appendix
Contact Information for Educational Groups
10 Alcorn Avenue, Suite 100
136 Isabella St
Toronto, ON M4V 3A9
Toronto ON M4B 0B5
416‐323‐1969
Phone: 416‐962‐3836
1‐800‐385‐1030
Toll Free: 1‐888‐838‐3836
www.qeco.on.ca
Fax: 416‐642‐2424
www.etfo.ca
Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement
Toronto ON M7A 1L2
Phone: 416‐369‐2444
Phone: 416‐325‐2929
Toll Free: 1‐800‐387‐0813
Toll Free: 1‐800‐387‐5514
Fax: 416‐369‐9704
Fax: 416‐325‐6348
Email: client@omers.com
www.edu.gov.on.ca
www.omers.com
Ontario College of
Teachers (OCT)
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
101 Bloor St West
(OTPP)
Toronto ON M5S 0A1 3rd Floor Reception
Welcome Counter: 14th Floor 5650 Yonge St
Phone Number: 416‐961‐8800 Toronto ON M2M 4H5
Toll Free (Ontario Only): 1‐888‐534‐2222 Phone: 416‐226‐2700
Fax: 416‐961‐8822 Toll Free: 1‐800‐668‐0105
Email: info@oct.ca Fax: 416‐730‐7807
www.oct.ca
Toll Free Fax: 1‐800‐949‐8208
www.otpp.com
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Southern Ontario
English Language
Public District
School Board
# District School Board DSB Website Teacher Local Website OT Local Website
7 Bluewater bwdsb.on.ca etfobluewater.com bluewater‐ot.org
8 Avon‐Maitland yourschools.ca ametfo.ca occasionalteachers.com
9 Greater Essex County www.publicboard.ca greaterteachers.com gecoetfo.ca
10 Lambton‐Kent www.lkdsb.net lketfo.com lkeot.com
11 Thames Valley tvdsb.ca etfothamesvalley.com etfotvot.com
12 Toronto tdsb.on.ca ett.ca etfo‐torots.org
13 Durham ddsb.ca durhametfo.ca etfodotl.com
14 Kawartha Pine Ridge kprschools.ca kpretfo.ca kproccasionals.com
15 Trillium Lakelands tldsb.ca tletl.ca tlotl.ca
16 York Region www.yrdsb.ca etfo‐yr.on.ca etfo‐yr‐ot.ca
17 Simcoe County scdsb.on.ca sceot.org sceot.org
18 Upper Grand ugdsb.on.ca ugetfo.ca ugot.org
19 Peel peelschools.org etfopeel.com peot.ca
20 Halton hdsb.ca etfohalton.on.ca haltonot.ca
21 Hamilton‐Wentworth hwdsb.on.ca hwetl.ca otline.ca
22 Niagara dsbn.edu.on.ca etfoniagara.ca niagaraot.org
23 Grand Erie granderie.ca geetf.ca gedsbot.com
24 Waterloo Region www.wrdsb.ca etfowr.ca etfowatots.com
25 Ottawa‐Carleton ocdsb.ca ocetf.ca oceota.com
26 Upper Canada ucdsb.on.ca etfo‐ucl.on.ca uppercanadaot.com
27 Limestone limestone.on.ca etfolimestone.on.ca limestoneots.ca
28 Renfrew County rcdsb.on.ca renfrewteachers.ca renfrewotl.ca
29 Hastings‐Prince Edward hpedsb.on.ca etfohp.on.ca hapeotl.ca
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A E
AECO Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario EA Educational Assistant
AEFO L’Association des enseignantes et des EAP Employee Assistance Plan
enseignants franco‐ontariens ECE Early Childhood Educator
AEFNB Association des enseignantes et des EI Education International
enseignants francophone du Nouveau‐Brunswick EI Employment Insurance
AFT American Federation of Teachers ELL English Language Learner (formerly ESL or ESD)
ALP Annual Learning Plan EQAO Education Quality and Accountability Office
AMENO Antiracist Multicultural Educators’ Network of ESD English as a Second Dialect
Ontario ESP Education Support Personnel
ATA Alberta Teachers’ Association ETFO Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
AQ Additional Qualification
F
B FI French Immersion
BCTF British Columbia Teachers’ Federation FNMI First Nations, Métis and Inuit
FNT Federation of Nunavut Teachers
C FSL French as a Second Language
CAP Canadian Association of Principals FTE Full‐time Equivalent
CAS Children’s Aid Society
CASA Canadian Association of School Administrators I
CASNP Canadian Alliance in Solidarity with Native Peoples IEL Institute for Education Leadership
CBC Collective Bargaining Committee IEP Individualized Education Plan
CEA Canadian Education Association IP Individual Plan (for students with Anaphylaxis,
CEC Council for Exceptional Children Diabetes and/or Epilepsy)
CEQ Centrale de l’enseignement du Quebec IPRC Identification, Placement and Review
CEEF Canadian Education Exchange Foundation Committee
CFSA Child and Family Services Act
CIDA Canadian International Development Agency L
CLC Canadian Labour Congress LEAF Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund
CSBA Canadian School Boards’ Association LGBTQ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning
CTF Canadian Teachers’ Federation LTD Long Term Disability
CUPE Canadian Union of Public Employees LTO Long Term Occasional
D M
DECE Designated Early Childhood Educator MOE Ministry of Education
DSB District School Board MTS Manitoba Teachers’ Society
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N Q
NABSE National Alliance of Black School Educators QECO Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario
NAC National Action Committee on the Status of Women QPAT Quebec Provincial Association of Teachers
NEA National Education Association
NBTA New Brunswick Teachers’ Association R
NLTA Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ ROE Record of Employment
Association RTO Retired Teachers of Ontario
NTIP New Teacher Induction Program
NWTTA Northwest Territories Teachers’ Association S
NSTU Nova Scotia Teachers Union SO Supervisory Officer
SOE Superintendent of Education
O SOQP Supervisory Officers’ Qualification Program
OASBO Ontario Association of School Business Officials STF Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation
OCBCC Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care
OCT Ontario College of Teachers T
OECTA Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association TPA Teacher Performance Appraisal
OERC Ontario Educational Research Council TVO Television Ontario
OFHSA Ontario Federation of Home and School
Associations W
OFL Ontario Federation of Labour WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
OHRC Ontario Human Rights Commission WSIB Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
OPC Ontario Principals’ Council
OPSBA Ontario Public School Boards’ Association Y
OPSEU Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union YTA Yukon Teachers’ Association
OPSOA Ontario Public Supervisory Officers’ Association
OSSTF Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation
OT Occasional Teacher
OTF Ontario Teachers’ Federation
OTIP Ontario Teachers’ Insurance Plan
OTPP Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
P
PAR Position of Added Responsibility
PEITF Prince Edward Island Teachers’ Federation
PLC Professional Learning Community
PQP Principal’s Qualification Program
PSP Professional Support Personnel
PTR Pupil Teacher Ratio
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Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
Fédération des enseignantes et des de l’élémentaire de l’Ontario (FEEO)
136 Isabella Street │ Toronto │ ON │ M4Y 0B5
Telephone: 416‐962‐3836 │ Toll Free: 1‐888‐838‐3836 │ Fax: 416‐642‐2424
www.etfo.ca
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