OPSBA statement on the release of 2024-25 Core Education Funding
OPSBA welcomes federal announcement of National School Food Program
Statements on mandatory Black history learning
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
Supporting Students and Public Education in Ontario
OPSBA in the Media – October 2023
Ontario high school teachers finish contract talks without wage deal: ‘The Ford government is still refusing to invest in education’Toronto Star - October 26, 2023Contract talks have wrapped up between the province and the union representing Ontario’s public high...
Tentative agreement reached with ETFO Education Workers
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that the Council of Trustees’ Associations/School Board Associations (CTA) and the provincial government have successfully negotiated a tentative settlement on central terms of a collective agreement with the ETFO Education Workers.
Professional Learning – Public Services Health & Safety Association
The Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA) offers Canadian Standard and Ministry of Labour approved online Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification Training. PSHA's Blended Certification training combines online modules and classroom...
Provincial Update – October 2, 2023
This update Includes news on: Recent Legislative Business – Week of September 25 OPSBA Advocacy Actions and Activities - Bill 98, The Better Schools and Outcomes Act, 2023 – UPDATE Ministry of Education Communications - 2024-25 Education Funding Consultation Guide / ...
Registration is now open for Intensive Human Rights Program for School Board Leaders
The Ministry of Education has partnered with York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School to provide an Intensive Human Rights Training Program for school board leaders. Registration is now open for the fall 2023 Program, Hate Activity in School Boards. The program will...
OPSBA statement for Truth and Reconciliation Week
“September 30 is often a challenging day for Indigenous staff,” said Elaine Johnston, ITC Chair. “We encourage our member boards to exemplify care for Indigenous staff by increasing support or taking the lead in activity planning and facilitation for both this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and future occurrences. This must be done through continued engagement with Indigenous staff and partners. This is one small act of caring that can make activities more meaningful.”
Provincial Update – September 25, 2023
This update includes news on: Recent Legislative Business – Week of September 18 OPSBA Advocacy Actions and Activities Ministry of Education Communications and Information – Bill 98 Next Steps / Regulation Postings Other News and Information Recent Legislative...
Honouring the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2023, marks the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, schools and school boards across Ontario, including students, staff, and school communities, will be commemorating the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, which more than 150,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children were forced to attend between the 1870s and 1997.
OPSBA in the Media – September 2023
Ontario kids are now taught Indigenous curriculum earlier. Here's why that matters, say advocatesCBC News Toronto - September 30, 2023Students in Ontario are learning about the residential school system, Indigenous history and First Nations, Métis and Inuit...
CSBA collaborates with University of Regina on equity workshop
The Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA), with OPSBA partnership and support, is collaborating with Dr. Jerome Cranston and the University of Regina’s Centre for Continuing Education to create the Equity and Racial Justice Project professional development...
Provincial Update – September 11, 2023
This update incudes news on: Recent Legislative Business – Week of September 4 OPSBA Advocacy Actions and Activities - Good Governance Workshops: OPSBA Leaders Academy Ministry of Education Communications and Information CIVIX Event - Educating for Democracy Symposium...
Provincial Update – August 28, 2023
This update includes news on: Recent Legislative Business OPSBA Summer Advocacy Actions and Activities Ministry of Education Communications and Information - NEW Memo “Launch of 2023-24 Capital Priorities Program” Ministry of Education/Osgoode Professional Development...
OPSBA in the Media – August 2023
Citing unprecedented growth, elementary school in London, Ont., caps enrolmentCanadian Press - August 22, 2023An elementary school in the booming southwestern Ontario city of London moved to cap enrolment this week, as the local school board grapples with how best to...
Provincial Update – July 31, 2023
This update includes news on: Recent Legislative Business Ministry of Education Communications and Information – NEW TODAY - Ministry of Education memos re: Bill 98 Implementation OPSBA Summer Advocacy Actions and Activities Other News and Information Recent...
OPSBA statement on the release of 2024-25 Core Education Funding
OPSBA welcomes federal announcement of National School Food Program
Statements on mandatory Black history learning
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
Supporting Students and Public Education in Ontario
OPSBA in the Media – October 2023
Ontario high school teachers finish contract talks without wage deal: ‘The Ford government is still refusing to invest in education’Toronto Star - October 26, 2023Contract talks have wrapped up between the province and the union representing Ontario’s public high...
Tentative agreement reached with ETFO Education Workers
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that the Council of Trustees’ Associations/School Board Associations (CTA) and the provincial government have successfully negotiated a tentative settlement on central terms of a collective agreement with the ETFO Education Workers.
Professional Learning – Public Services Health & Safety Association
The Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA) offers Canadian Standard and Ministry of Labour approved online Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification Training. PSHA's Blended Certification training combines online modules and classroom...
Provincial Update – October 2, 2023
This update Includes news on: Recent Legislative Business – Week of September 25 OPSBA Advocacy Actions and Activities - Bill 98, The Better Schools and Outcomes Act, 2023 – UPDATE Ministry of Education Communications - 2024-25 Education Funding Consultation Guide / ...
Registration is now open for Intensive Human Rights Program for School Board Leaders
The Ministry of Education has partnered with York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School to provide an Intensive Human Rights Training Program for school board leaders. Registration is now open for the fall 2023 Program, Hate Activity in School Boards. The program will...
OPSBA statement for Truth and Reconciliation Week
“September 30 is often a challenging day for Indigenous staff,” said Elaine Johnston, ITC Chair. “We encourage our member boards to exemplify care for Indigenous staff by increasing support or taking the lead in activity planning and facilitation for both this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and future occurrences. This must be done through continued engagement with Indigenous staff and partners. This is one small act of caring that can make activities more meaningful.”
Provincial Update – September 25, 2023
This update includes news on: Recent Legislative Business – Week of September 18 OPSBA Advocacy Actions and Activities Ministry of Education Communications and Information – Bill 98 Next Steps / Regulation Postings Other News and Information Recent Legislative...
Honouring the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2023, marks the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, schools and school boards across Ontario, including students, staff, and school communities, will be commemorating the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, which more than 150,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children were forced to attend between the 1870s and 1997.
OPSBA in the Media – September 2023
Ontario kids are now taught Indigenous curriculum earlier. Here's why that matters, say advocatesCBC News Toronto - September 30, 2023Students in Ontario are learning about the residential school system, Indigenous history and First Nations, Métis and Inuit...
CSBA collaborates with University of Regina on equity workshop
The Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA), with OPSBA partnership and support, is collaborating with Dr. Jerome Cranston and the University of Regina’s Centre for Continuing Education to create the Equity and Racial Justice Project professional development...
Provincial Update – September 11, 2023
This update incudes news on: Recent Legislative Business – Week of September 4 OPSBA Advocacy Actions and Activities - Good Governance Workshops: OPSBA Leaders Academy Ministry of Education Communications and Information CIVIX Event - Educating for Democracy Symposium...
Provincial Update – August 28, 2023
This update includes news on: Recent Legislative Business OPSBA Summer Advocacy Actions and Activities Ministry of Education Communications and Information - NEW Memo “Launch of 2023-24 Capital Priorities Program” Ministry of Education/Osgoode Professional Development...
OPSBA in the Media – August 2023
Citing unprecedented growth, elementary school in London, Ont., caps enrolmentCanadian Press - August 22, 2023An elementary school in the booming southwestern Ontario city of London moved to cap enrolment this week, as the local school board grapples with how best to...
Provincial Update – July 31, 2023
This update includes news on: Recent Legislative Business Ministry of Education Communications and Information – NEW TODAY - Ministry of Education memos re: Bill 98 Implementation OPSBA Summer Advocacy Actions and Activities Other News and Information Recent...
