Meetings and Events

OPSBA’s five regional councils – North, West, East, Central East, and Central West – advise the Executive Council and Board of Directors of issues and matters affecting their school boards. The Member Boards of each region hold no fewer than two meetings each year, usually in the fall and spring, in addition to the regional meetings held at OPSBA’s Public Education Symposium and the Annual General Meeting.

OPSBA’s five regional councils – North, West, East, Central East, and Central West – advise the Executive Council and Board of Directors of issues and matters affecting their school boards. The Member Boards of each region hold no fewer than two meetings each year, usually in the fall and spring, in addition to the regional meetings held at OPSBA’s Public Education Symposium and the Annual General Meeting.

Hundreds of trustees, student trustees and school board administrators participate in OPSBA’s PES each January. This premier professional development symposium, specifically designed for school boards, offers dynamic sessions on topics directly affecting the role of trustee and the broader environment within which school boards operate.

Public Education Symposium (PES) 2025
January 24 and January 25 at the Sheraton Centre, Toronto

Registration and Program Now Available

Registration for PES 2025 is now open. The Symposium begins on Friday morning, with two full days of programming, and will conclude with a gala dinner on Saturday evening. Program details can be found on the PES 2025 Event Site.

OPSBA Member Registration: $945 +hst

OPSBA Student Trustee Registration: $565 +hst

Click Here to Register Now

Room Block
A discounted group rate for OPSBA Public Education Symposium (PES) is available while rooms last until December 23, 2024. Attendees can begin making their reservations using the weblink below:

https://book.passkey.com/e/50828460

Alternately, you can call 1-888-627-7175 and ask for the OPSBA Ontario Public Education Symposium (PES) to secure the group rate.

For more information, please contact the PD Events Team

OPSBA’s five regional councils – North, West, East, Central East, and Central West – advise the Executive Council and Board of Directors of issues and matters affecting their school boards. The Member Boards of each region hold no fewer than two meetings each year, usually in the fall and spring, in addition to the regional meetings held at OPSBA’s Public Education Symposium and the Annual General Meeting.

OPSBA’s five regional councils – North, West, East, Central East, and Central West – advise the Executive Council and Board of Directors of issues and matters affecting their school boards. The Member Boards of each region hold no fewer than two meetings each year, usually in the fall and spring, in addition to the regional meetings held at OPSBA’s Public Education Symposium and the Annual General Meeting.

May 1 and 2, 2025, at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto

Positive Workplaces: HR and Labour Relations Practices That Support Employee Wellness and Success

OPSBA’s annual Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium is designed to provide professional development in the areas of labour relations and human resources to trustees, directors of education, senior human resources officials and labour relations staff.

Registration:

Registration is now open. Please visit our event site to register for the symposium.

Group Rooms Block:

The hotel rooms booking link is now available. Attendees can reserve their rooms using the dedicated group booking weblink, OPSBA Labour Symposium.

Alternately you can call 1-888-627-7175 and ask for the OPSBA Labour Relations Symposium to secure the group rate.

Group Rate is $299 ++, valid until April 9, or while rooms inventory remains available.

Program:

Our complete program is now available, please visit our event site for details.

For more information, please contact the PD Events Team

June 12 to 14, 2025 at Queen’s Landing, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Maximizing Impact: Leading with Purpose, Achieving Meaningful Change

As Ontario school board trustees enter the final phase of their term, this is the time to make a lasting impact. Effective leadership means seizing opportunities, advancing priorities, and strengthening public education. Join us at the Annual Meeting for an inspiring professional development program, meaningful connections, and opportunities to drive real change—while having some fun along the way!

Registration & Program:

Registration for the 2025 Annual Meeting and Program is now open, visit our event site to register and see more information about this event – including a detailed program overview, registration and travel, and the hotel rooms booking link.

Please contact the PD Events Team if you have any questions.

Regional Council Elections will be held during the 2025 Annual Meeting & Program at the Queen’s Landing in Niagara-on-the-Lake. A working lunch will be provided during the Regional Elections, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 14th.