OPSBA statement on the new OYAP FAST program
New Scholarship! The Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award
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 in the Media – June 2023
Nolan Steen Tutoring Services awarded The Achievement AwardThe Intelligencer - June 23, 2023Nolan Steen Tutoring Services was awarded The Achievement Award by The Ontario Public School Board Association held at Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board on...
Celebrating National Indigenous History Month
In 2009, with the passing of a unanimous motion in the House of Commons, June was declared National Indigenous History Month.
Dismantling systemic racism – a trustee PD opportunity
The Alberta School Boards Association hosted their latest virtual Speakers’ Corner for a national audience on May 1, 2023. The session, “Dismantling systemic racism in and through education”, was presented by Dr. Jerome Cranston, Dean of the Faculty of Education at...
Guidelines for School Trip Preparedness from the Near North DSB
On May 26, the Near North District School Board showcased its outdoor school trip preparedness (STP) administrative guidelines, partnering with Nipissing University, during a Ministry of Education webinar on outdoor education for teachers. An STP guideline is a...
Provincial Update – May 23, 2023
This update includes news about: REMINDER: This week is Take Your MPP to School Day Legislative Business for the Week of May 15 Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 - Update 2023 Ontario Public Student Trustee Leadership Scholarship Winners Other...
Provincial Update- May 15, 2023
This update includes news on: Legislative Business for the Week of May 8 Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 – Update OPSBA Upcoming Initiatives – Take Your MPP to School Day Reminder: Ministry of Education Survey re: in-person Meeting Attendance...
OPSBA in the Media – May 2023
OPSBA President Cathy Abraham re School Board MeetingsCTV Your Morning - May 31, 2023Play segment ... Some Ontario school boards are limiting access to public meetings. It's a complex issue — here's whyCBC News - May 27, 2023Some school boards in Ontario are grappling...
Provincial Update – May 8, 2023
This update includes information about: Legislative Business for the Week of May 1 Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 - Update Ministry of Education Announcement re: Mental Health Curriculum Ministry of Education Survey re: in-person Meeting...
Registration for OPSBA’s 2023 AGM and Program is now open!
Join us as we celebrate 35 years of OPSBA! Together we will determine priorities and directions for the coming year. From June 8 – 10, 2023, we’ll be at the beautiful Blue Mountain Resort for an event packed with professional development, networking opportunities, and exciting speakers.
OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – April 28 and 29, 2023
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) Board of Directors held a meeting in Toronto on April 28 and 29, 2023. On the evening of April 28, Board of Directors members received a presentation from Association of Municipalities of Ontario Executive Director...
Provincial Update – May 1, 2023
This update includes: Legislative Business for Week of April 24 Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 - Update OPSBA’s 2023 AGM and Program Registration Other News and Information Legislative Business for Week of April 24 The Legislative Assembly of...
Provincial Update – April 24, 2023
This update includes: Legislative Business for Week of April 17 Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 2023-24 Grants for Student Needs OPSBA Submission re: Fourth Improvement Review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)...
CIHI’s Mental Health and Substance Use Survey
In support of the federal, provincial and territorial governments’ commitment to the Shared Health Priorities, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is asking Canadians to share their experiences with accessing mental health and substance use services....
OPSBA statement on the 2023-24 Grants for Student Needs
While OPSBA welcomes the investments announced by the government, including additional math and literacy educators and support for students transitioning from elementary to secondary, today’s announcement falls short of what is needed to ensure all students are set up to succeed.
OPSBA statement on the new OYAP FAST program
New Scholarship! The Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award
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 in the Media – June 2023
Nolan Steen Tutoring Services awarded The Achievement AwardThe Intelligencer - June 23, 2023Nolan Steen Tutoring Services was awarded The Achievement Award by The Ontario Public School Board Association held at Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board on...
Celebrating National Indigenous History Month
In 2009, with the passing of a unanimous motion in the House of Commons, June was declared National Indigenous History Month.
Dismantling systemic racism – a trustee PD opportunity
The Alberta School Boards Association hosted their latest virtual Speakers’ Corner for a national audience on May 1, 2023. The session, “Dismantling systemic racism in and through education”, was presented by Dr. Jerome Cranston, Dean of the Faculty of Education at...
Guidelines for School Trip Preparedness from the Near North DSB
On May 26, the Near North District School Board showcased its outdoor school trip preparedness (STP) administrative guidelines, partnering with Nipissing University, during a Ministry of Education webinar on outdoor education for teachers. An STP guideline is a...
Provincial Update – May 23, 2023
This update includes news about: REMINDER: This week is Take Your MPP to School Day Legislative Business for the Week of May 15 Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 - Update 2023 Ontario Public Student Trustee Leadership Scholarship Winners Other...
Provincial Update- May 15, 2023
This update includes news on: Legislative Business for the Week of May 8 Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 – Update OPSBA Upcoming Initiatives – Take Your MPP to School Day Reminder: Ministry of Education Survey re: in-person Meeting Attendance...
OPSBA in the Media – May 2023
OPSBA President Cathy Abraham re School Board MeetingsCTV Your Morning - May 31, 2023Play segment ... Some Ontario school boards are limiting access to public meetings. It's a complex issue — here's whyCBC News - May 27, 2023Some school boards in Ontario are grappling...
Provincial Update – May 8, 2023
This update includes information about: Legislative Business for the Week of May 1 Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 - Update Ministry of Education Announcement re: Mental Health Curriculum Ministry of Education Survey re: in-person Meeting...
Registration for OPSBA’s 2023 AGM and Program is now open!
Join us as we celebrate 35 years of OPSBA! Together we will determine priorities and directions for the coming year. From June 8 – 10, 2023, we’ll be at the beautiful Blue Mountain Resort for an event packed with professional development, networking opportunities, and exciting speakers.
OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – April 28 and 29, 2023
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) Board of Directors held a meeting in Toronto on April 28 and 29, 2023. On the evening of April 28, Board of Directors members received a presentation from Association of Municipalities of Ontario Executive Director...
Provincial Update – May 1, 2023
This update includes: Legislative Business for Week of April 24 Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 - Update OPSBA’s 2023 AGM and Program Registration Other News and Information Legislative Business for Week of April 24 The Legislative Assembly of...
Provincial Update – April 24, 2023
This update includes: Legislative Business for Week of April 17 Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 2023-24 Grants for Student Needs OPSBA Submission re: Fourth Improvement Review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)...
CIHI’s Mental Health and Substance Use Survey
In support of the federal, provincial and territorial governments’ commitment to the Shared Health Priorities, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is asking Canadians to share their experiences with accessing mental health and substance use services....
OPSBA statement on the 2023-24 Grants for Student Needs
While OPSBA welcomes the investments announced by the government, including additional math and literacy educators and support for students transitioning from elementary to secondary, today’s announcement falls short of what is needed to ensure all students are set up to succeed.
