EQAO has released the provincial results from the 2016 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) administered in March 2016. The overall OSSLT success rate has remained stable over the past 5 years, with this year's result being an 81% success rate. There...
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Ministry of Education Update
Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education Memoranda B 13 to 15; and SB Memoranda 18 to 24. OPSBA Summaries 2016 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2016 SB Memoranda (administrative...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Allocates $3.2 Billion for Infrastructure Projects, Aug. 30, 2016 Toronto Area Schools Benefit from Repairs and Upgrades, Aug. 29, 2016 Ontario Enhancing Services for Refugees, Aug. 25, 2016 Changes to Ontario Cabinet Increases Focus on Child Care: New...
Ophea celebrates 100 Ontario schools
Ophea is congratulating more than 100 schools who received its Healthy Schools Certification this year. A total of 107 schools across Ontario completed the six-step Healthy Schools Process, making their school community a healthier place and receiving gold, silver,...
Additional School Renewal Funding 2015-16 & 2016-17
On June 27, 2016, the Ministry of Education announced that school boards will be receiving an additional $1.1 billion in new funding for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years. This new funding is being provided in an effort to address the urgent need of school repair...
Additional Supports for Children with Autism
On June 28, 2016, the Ministry of Education announced additional support for children and youth with autism, including an accelerated implementation of the new Ontario Autism Program. The new program will provide all children, regardless of age, with more flexible...
Register Now for Quest 2016!
Join the York Region District School Board on November 16, 17 and 18 to celebrate the 20th Quest Conference! Each year, Quest brings together 1000+ members of the educational community from around the world. Participants explore current educational issues and learn...
Legislative Update
School Boards Collective Bargaining Act Review: Stakeholder Consultation Summary On July 4, 2016, the Ministry of Education released the report, School Boards Collective Bargaining Act Review: Stakeholder Consultation Summary. The report and consultations were led...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Providing More Supports For Children With Autism, Jun. 28, 2016 Ontario Investing $1.1 Billion To Improve School Buildings, Jun. 27, 2016 Premier's Highly Skilled Workforce Expert Panel Releases Final Report, Jun. 23, 2016 Joint Statement on National...
News from Our Education Partners
Webcasts for Educators, Curriculum Services Canada (CSC) CSBA Congress 2016, July 6—9 Youth Outreach Materials, Kids Help Phone Diploma in School Board Administration, OASBO Healthy Schools Certification Twitter Contest, Ophea Ophea Conference, October 20 & 21,...
Register Now for Quest 2016!
The Quest, Deep Learning in a Digital World — November 16, 17 & 18, 2016, York Region DSB
News from Our Education Partners
Webcasts for Educators, Curriculum Services Canada (CSC) CSBA Congress 2016, July 6—9 Youth Outreach Materials, Kids Help Phone Diploma in School Board Administration, OASBO Healthy Schools Certification Twitter Contest, Ophea...
Register now for the Local Poverty Reduction Fund (LPRF)
A second call for proposals for the Local Poverty Reduction Fund was launched on April 14, 2016. The Poverty Reduction Strategy Office (PRSO) and the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) have partnered to administer this round of funding. As a result of this...
Legislative Update
MPPs rose for summer recess after June 9, 2016. They will return to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on September 12, 2016. There will be one by-election for the vacant seat of Scarborough-Rouge River held by former MPP Bas Balkisssoon who resigned on March 22....
Legislative Update
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario will be quiet the week of May 23 to 27 as MPPs are on a constituency week. They return on May 30 and will have 8 remaining sitting days before they rise for summer recess after June 9, 2016. The following is a summary of recent...
Canada 150 Art Tree Project
The Art Tree Project is a creative initiative for families, schools, businesses and groups to come together to create an Art Tree masterpiece that commemorates their members and heritage. Each completed Art Tree will be proudly displayed at participating...
Update on 28th AGM and Program 2016
This year's AGM and Program is taking place from June 9 to 12 in Ottawa. Marriott Hotel 100 Kent Street Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5R7 Tel. 613-238-1122 OR Toll-Free: 1-800-853-8463 CODE: OPSBA 2016 AGM Please note, if you have already booked a room at the hotel, please...
2016-17 OPSBA Meeting Schedule
August 2016 Executive Council Planning Meeting August 14—15 September 2016 Education Program/Policy Development Joint Work Teams September 16, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. OPSBA, Toronto Executive Council September 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. OPSBA, Toronto Board of Directors...
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EQAO releases 2016 provincial OSSLT results
EQAO has released the provincial results from the 2016 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) administered in March 2016. The overall OSSLT success rate has remained stable over the past 5 years, with this year's result being an 81% success rate. There...
Ministry of Education Update
Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education Memoranda B 13 to 15; and SB Memoranda 18 to 24. OPSBA Summaries 2016 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2016 SB Memoranda (administrative...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Allocates $3.2 Billion for Infrastructure Projects, Aug. 30, 2016 Toronto Area Schools Benefit from Repairs and Upgrades, Aug. 29, 2016 Ontario Enhancing Services for Refugees, Aug. 25, 2016 Changes to Ontario Cabinet Increases Focus on Child Care: New...
Ophea celebrates 100 Ontario schools
Ophea is congratulating more than 100 schools who received its Healthy Schools Certification this year. A total of 107 schools across Ontario completed the six-step Healthy Schools Process, making their school community a healthier place and receiving gold, silver,...
Additional School Renewal Funding 2015-16 & 2016-17
On June 27, 2016, the Ministry of Education announced that school boards will be receiving an additional $1.1 billion in new funding for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years. This new funding is being provided in an effort to address the urgent need of school repair...
Additional Supports for Children with Autism
On June 28, 2016, the Ministry of Education announced additional support for children and youth with autism, including an accelerated implementation of the new Ontario Autism Program. The new program will provide all children, regardless of age, with more flexible...
Register Now for Quest 2016!
Join the York Region District School Board on November 16, 17 and 18 to celebrate the 20th Quest Conference! Each year, Quest brings together 1000+ members of the educational community from around the world. Participants explore current educational issues and learn...
Legislative Update
School Boards Collective Bargaining Act Review: Stakeholder Consultation Summary On July 4, 2016, the Ministry of Education released the report, School Boards Collective Bargaining Act Review: Stakeholder Consultation Summary. The report and consultations were led...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Providing More Supports For Children With Autism, Jun. 28, 2016 Ontario Investing $1.1 Billion To Improve School Buildings, Jun. 27, 2016 Premier's Highly Skilled Workforce Expert Panel Releases Final Report, Jun. 23, 2016 Joint Statement on National...
News from Our Education Partners
Webcasts for Educators, Curriculum Services Canada (CSC) CSBA Congress 2016, July 6—9 Youth Outreach Materials, Kids Help Phone Diploma in School Board Administration, OASBO Healthy Schools Certification Twitter Contest, Ophea Ophea Conference, October 20 & 21,...
Register Now for Quest 2016!
The Quest, Deep Learning in a Digital World — November 16, 17 & 18, 2016, York Region DSB
News from Our Education Partners
Webcasts for Educators, Curriculum Services Canada (CSC) CSBA Congress 2016, July 6—9 Youth Outreach Materials, Kids Help Phone Diploma in School Board Administration, OASBO Healthy Schools Certification Twitter Contest, Ophea...
Register now for the Local Poverty Reduction Fund (LPRF)
A second call for proposals for the Local Poverty Reduction Fund was launched on April 14, 2016. The Poverty Reduction Strategy Office (PRSO) and the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) have partnered to administer this round of funding. As a result of this...
Legislative Update
MPPs rose for summer recess after June 9, 2016. They will return to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on September 12, 2016. There will be one by-election for the vacant seat of Scarborough-Rouge River held by former MPP Bas Balkisssoon who resigned on March 22....
Legislative Update
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario will be quiet the week of May 23 to 27 as MPPs are on a constituency week. They return on May 30 and will have 8 remaining sitting days before they rise for summer recess after June 9, 2016. The following is a summary of recent...
Canada 150 Art Tree Project
The Art Tree Project is a creative initiative for families, schools, businesses and groups to come together to create an Art Tree masterpiece that commemorates their members and heritage. Each completed Art Tree will be proudly displayed at participating...
Update on 28th AGM and Program 2016
This year's AGM and Program is taking place from June 9 to 12 in Ottawa. Marriott Hotel 100 Kent Street Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5R7 Tel. 613-238-1122 OR Toll-Free: 1-800-853-8463 CODE: OPSBA 2016 AGM Please note, if you have already booked a room at the hotel, please...
2016-17 OPSBA Meeting Schedule
August 2016 Executive Council Planning Meeting August 14—15 September 2016 Education Program/Policy Development Joint Work Teams September 16, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. OPSBA, Toronto Executive Council September 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. OPSBA, Toronto Board of Directors...
