Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education Memoranda B16, B17 and B18; and SB32 and SB33. OPSBA Summaries 2016 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2016 SB Memoranda (administrative...
October 2016 - OPSBA
Ministry releases 2017-18 Education Funding Engagement Guide
The Ministry of Education has released its 2017-18 Education Funding Engagement Guide. The Guide focuses on key funding areas including: Renewed Mathematics Strategy Highly Skilled Workforce Enabling Digital Education Special Education Grant Indigenous Education...
Public Education Symposium 2017
Online registration for the Public Education Symposium (PES) is now open. PES 2017 begins on Thursday, January 19 and ends on Saturday, January 21. The hotel cut-off date for room reservations is FRIDAY, January 9, 2017. Information on hotel accommodation is...
Legislative Update
Bill 37, the Protecting Students Act Bill 37, the Protecting Students Act, has begun to move quickly. On October 20, the bill had a successful time allocation motion led by the Liberals. The motion sets out a timetable for the bill to move to committee, conduct public...
Provincial byelections called for Ottawa-Vanier and Niagara West-Glanbrook
Writs were issued on October 19 for byelections in the electoral districts of Ottawa-Vanier and Niagara West-Glanbrook to fill vacancies created in the provincial parliament. Voting day will be November 17, 2016.
New learning tools now available for French as a Second Language students
A learning toolset designed for English language school boards to help Grades 1 to 12 students develop their listening skills is now available. À L'Écoute was developed by IDÉLLO, Groupe Média, in partnership with the Ministry of Education. À L'Écoute is based on...
2016 Northern Region Meeting and Program
On October 14 and 15, OPSBA hosted the annual Northern Regional Meeting and Program at Thunder Bay's Valhalla Inn. More than 40 trustees, school board administrators and OPSBA staff came together to discuss effective practices and current issues affecting their...
2016-17 Prime Minister’s Awards Competition Now Open
Do you know a terrific teacher or early childhood educator? Consider nominating them for a 2016‑17 Prime Minister's Award! This program honours innovative and outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers and early childhood educators who are helping prepare...
Commemorate Women’s History Month
October is Women's History Month in Canada! It is a time for Canadians to celebrate the achievements of women and girls as trailblazers throughout our history and a time to learn about the contributions women have made that have shaped our way of life. To celebrate...
Extended Registration for Healthy Schools Certification
Registration for Ophea's Healthy Schools Certification has been extended to October 28, 2016, at 12 p.m. Since Healthy Schools Certification is an annual process, all schools that participated last year will need to register again for the 2016-2017 year. Click here to...
News from Our Education Partners
Ophea Conference, October 20 & 21, 2016 High School Entrepreneurship Competition Diploma in School Board Administration, OASBO Education Law Newsletters, Miller Thomson LLP eNewsletters, Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) Game-Based Online...
Ministry of Education Update
Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education Memorandum SB31. OPSBA Summaries 2016 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2016 SB Memoranda (administrative information, clarification on...
OPSBA in the Media
Province offers education unions contract extensions Kristin Rushowy, The Star, Oct. 4, 2016 The Ontario government has offered some teacher and support staff unions a contract extension to their current three-year deals — an offer that is expected to be extended to...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Helping Students Learn to Code, Dec. 5, 2016 Ontario Passes Legislation to Transform Political Fundraising, Dec. 1, 2016 Improving Access to Child Care for Families Across Ontario, Nov. 23, 2016 Nominations Open for Premier's Awards for Accepting Schools, Nov....
High school entrepreneurship competition returns for fifth year
On Sept. 30, the Government of Ontario and Ontario Centres of Excellence launched the fifth year of the Young Entrepreneurs, Make Your Pitch competition, an event which helps foster high school entrepreneurs.
OPSBA September 2016 Board of Directors Meeting
The OPSBA Board of Directors held a meeting on September 30 and October 1, 2016. Education policy issues that were discussed at the meeting are summarized below. Traditional Territory AcknowledgementFirst Nations Director Peter Garrow acknowledged that the meeting was...
October 2016 - OPSBA
Ministry of Education Update
Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education Memoranda B16, B17 and B18; and SB32 and SB33. OPSBA Summaries 2016 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2016 SB Memoranda (administrative...
Ministry releases 2017-18 Education Funding Engagement Guide
The Ministry of Education has released its 2017-18 Education Funding Engagement Guide. The Guide focuses on key funding areas including: Renewed Mathematics Strategy Highly Skilled Workforce Enabling Digital Education Special Education Grant Indigenous Education...
Public Education Symposium 2017
Online registration for the Public Education Symposium (PES) is now open. PES 2017 begins on Thursday, January 19 and ends on Saturday, January 21. The hotel cut-off date for room reservations is FRIDAY, January 9, 2017. Information on hotel accommodation is...
Legislative Update
Bill 37, the Protecting Students Act Bill 37, the Protecting Students Act, has begun to move quickly. On October 20, the bill had a successful time allocation motion led by the Liberals. The motion sets out a timetable for the bill to move to committee, conduct public...
Provincial byelections called for Ottawa-Vanier and Niagara West-Glanbrook
Writs were issued on October 19 for byelections in the electoral districts of Ottawa-Vanier and Niagara West-Glanbrook to fill vacancies created in the provincial parliament. Voting day will be November 17, 2016.
New learning tools now available for French as a Second Language students
A learning toolset designed for English language school boards to help Grades 1 to 12 students develop their listening skills is now available. À L'Écoute was developed by IDÉLLO, Groupe Média, in partnership with the Ministry of Education. À L'Écoute is based on...
2016 Northern Region Meeting and Program
On October 14 and 15, OPSBA hosted the annual Northern Regional Meeting and Program at Thunder Bay's Valhalla Inn. More than 40 trustees, school board administrators and OPSBA staff came together to discuss effective practices and current issues affecting their...
2016-17 Prime Minister’s Awards Competition Now Open
Do you know a terrific teacher or early childhood educator? Consider nominating them for a 2016‑17 Prime Minister's Award! This program honours innovative and outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers and early childhood educators who are helping prepare...
Commemorate Women’s History Month
October is Women's History Month in Canada! It is a time for Canadians to celebrate the achievements of women and girls as trailblazers throughout our history and a time to learn about the contributions women have made that have shaped our way of life. To celebrate...
Extended Registration for Healthy Schools Certification
Registration for Ophea's Healthy Schools Certification has been extended to October 28, 2016, at 12 p.m. Since Healthy Schools Certification is an annual process, all schools that participated last year will need to register again for the 2016-2017 year. Click here to...
News from Our Education Partners
Ophea Conference, October 20 & 21, 2016 High School Entrepreneurship Competition Diploma in School Board Administration, OASBO Education Law Newsletters, Miller Thomson LLP eNewsletters, Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) Game-Based Online...
Ministry of Education Update
Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education Memorandum SB31. OPSBA Summaries 2016 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2016 SB Memoranda (administrative information, clarification on...
OPSBA in the Media
Province offers education unions contract extensions Kristin Rushowy, The Star, Oct. 4, 2016 The Ontario government has offered some teacher and support staff unions a contract extension to their current three-year deals — an offer that is expected to be extended to...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Helping Students Learn to Code, Dec. 5, 2016 Ontario Passes Legislation to Transform Political Fundraising, Dec. 1, 2016 Improving Access to Child Care for Families Across Ontario, Nov. 23, 2016 Nominations Open for Premier's Awards for Accepting Schools, Nov....
High school entrepreneurship competition returns for fifth year
On Sept. 30, the Government of Ontario and Ontario Centres of Excellence launched the fifth year of the Young Entrepreneurs, Make Your Pitch competition, an event which helps foster high school entrepreneurs.
OPSBA September 2016 Board of Directors Meeting
The OPSBA Board of Directors held a meeting on September 30 and October 1, 2016. Education policy issues that were discussed at the meeting are summarized below. Traditional Territory AcknowledgementFirst Nations Director Peter Garrow acknowledged that the meeting was...
