The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of W.R. (Rusty) Hick as the Association's new Executive Director. Mr. Hick will succeed Gail Anderson who is retiring from the role in July after a rewarding career in public...
Month: April 2017
Legislative Update, April 21
MPPs were off on a constituency week from April 17 to 21, 2017 and returned to the Ontario Legislature on April 24. The following is an update on recent items. Rural and Remote Education Review On April 21, the Ministry of Education released details for their...
Celebrate Education Week – May 1 to 5
Every year during Education Week, the contributions of students, parents, teachers and education workers are recognized. This year, Education Week will be held from May 1 to 5, and marks another significant milestone – Canada’s and Ontario's 150th anniversary. As a...
Ministry launches Rural Education Strategy consultation
On April 21, 2017, the Ministry of Education released details for their upcoming consultation on Ontario's Rural Education Strategy. Ten consultations will occur across the province beginning May 5 and ending May 26, 2017. The consultations will include...
OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – April 21-22, 2017
The OPSBA Board of Directors held a meeting on April 21 and 22, 2017. Dr. Karen Grose, Vice-President, Digital Learning at TVO, presented to the board on the evening of April 21, providing an overview of the broadcaster's products and services, with a specific focus...
Bill65_Safer_School_Zones.pdf
News from Our Education Partners
Register now for CSBA Congress 2017 and the National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education Diploma in School Board Administration, OASBO Education Law Newsletter, Miller Thomson LLP Game-Based Online Math Resource Guide to Accessible Festivals and Outdoor Events...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Seeking Public Input on Strengthening Rural Education, Apr. 21, 2017 Ontario Boosting On-the-Job Learning Opportunities for Students, Apr. 19, 2017 UPDATE: Ontario Sets Budget Date for April 27, Apr. 13, 2017 Supporting Success for Youth Across Ontario, Apr....
OPSBA in the Media
OPSBA Media Release, OPSBA appoints new Executive Director, Apr. 28, 2017 OPSBA Media Release, Students Benefit from Stable Funding, Apr. 12, 2017 Trustees deserve support, not trashing Re: School trustees have lost public trust — and outlived their role, Cohn, April...
OPSBAReview_201718GSN.pdf
B04_EN.pdf
B03_EN.pdf
Ministry of Education Update
Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education 2017 Memoranda B02 and B03; and SB07 and SB08. OPSBA Summaries 2017 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2017 SB Memoranda (administrative...
TVO Resources for Educators
mPower Last year, TVO introduced mPower for Kindergarten to Grade 2. It is now available for Grades 3 to 6. mPower is a fun, innovative, online game-based resource that engages students in problem-solving and critical thinking through math. For Grades 7 to 12: Over...
Ministry of Education Update
Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education 2017 Memoranda SB05 and SB06. OPSBA Summaries 2017 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2017 SB Memoranda (administrative information,...
Month: April 2017
OPSBA appoints new Executive Director
The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of W.R. (Rusty) Hick as the Association's new Executive Director. Mr. Hick will succeed Gail Anderson who is retiring from the role in July after a rewarding career in public...
Legislative Update, April 21
MPPs were off on a constituency week from April 17 to 21, 2017 and returned to the Ontario Legislature on April 24. The following is an update on recent items. Rural and Remote Education Review On April 21, the Ministry of Education released details for their...
Celebrate Education Week – May 1 to 5
Every year during Education Week, the contributions of students, parents, teachers and education workers are recognized. This year, Education Week will be held from May 1 to 5, and marks another significant milestone – Canada’s and Ontario's 150th anniversary. As a...
Ministry launches Rural Education Strategy consultation
On April 21, 2017, the Ministry of Education released details for their upcoming consultation on Ontario's Rural Education Strategy. Ten consultations will occur across the province beginning May 5 and ending May 26, 2017. The consultations will include...
OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – April 21-22, 2017
The OPSBA Board of Directors held a meeting on April 21 and 22, 2017. Dr. Karen Grose, Vice-President, Digital Learning at TVO, presented to the board on the evening of April 21, providing an overview of the broadcaster's products and services, with a specific focus...
Bill65_Safer_School_Zones.pdf
News from Our Education Partners
Register now for CSBA Congress 2017 and the National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education Diploma in School Board Administration, OASBO Education Law Newsletter, Miller Thomson LLP Game-Based Online Math Resource Guide to Accessible Festivals and Outdoor Events...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Seeking Public Input on Strengthening Rural Education, Apr. 21, 2017 Ontario Boosting On-the-Job Learning Opportunities for Students, Apr. 19, 2017 UPDATE: Ontario Sets Budget Date for April 27, Apr. 13, 2017 Supporting Success for Youth Across Ontario, Apr....
OPSBA in the Media
OPSBA Media Release, OPSBA appoints new Executive Director, Apr. 28, 2017 OPSBA Media Release, Students Benefit from Stable Funding, Apr. 12, 2017 Trustees deserve support, not trashing Re: School trustees have lost public trust — and outlived their role, Cohn, April...
OPSBAReview_201718GSN.pdf
B04_EN.pdf
B03_EN.pdf
Ministry of Education Update
Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education 2017 Memoranda B02 and B03; and SB07 and SB08. OPSBA Summaries 2017 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2017 SB Memoranda (administrative...
TVO Resources for Educators
mPower Last year, TVO introduced mPower for Kindergarten to Grade 2. It is now available for Grades 3 to 6. mPower is a fun, innovative, online game-based resource that engages students in problem-solving and critical thinking through math. For Grades 7 to 12: Over...
Ministry of Education Update
Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education 2017 Memoranda SB05 and SB06. OPSBA Summaries 2017 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2017 SB Memoranda (administrative information,...
