OPSBA’s 2023-24 Annual Report
Celebrating National Indigenous History Month
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with EWAO
New Scholarship! The Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award
Ontario’s education funding gap continues to grow
Ministry of Education Update
Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education Memoranda SB 25. OPSBA Summaries 2016 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2016 SB Memoranda (administrative information, clarification on...
TVO launches game-based online math resource
mPower This fall, TVO is introducing mPower. mPower is a fun, innovative, online game-based resource that engages students in problem-solving and critical thinking through math. This free digital resource has been created throughout the design and development process...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Releases Ministers' Mandate Letters, Sept. 23, 2016 Ontario Invests in New Child Care Spaces, Sept. 22, 2016 Ontario Providing More Math Supports for Students and Families, Sept. 21 Ontario Making College and University More Affordable, Sept. 14, 2016...
2016 EQAO Provincial Assessment Results
On August 31, EQAO released highlights of the provincial level results from the 2015-16 tests of reading, writing and mathematics, Primary Division (Grades 1-3), Junior Division (Grades 4-6) and the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics for both applied and academic...
Health & Safety Training from the Public Services Health & Safety Association
Looking to provide occupational health and safety training at your school board? Look no further than the Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA). Established in 2009, the PSHSA is a not-for-profit association created by the amalgamation of...
Morning Recess Webinar Series, Miller Thomson LLP
Miller Thomson LLP presents a Morning Recess Series for new school administrators, Principals’ 101. This series, beginning in September and concluding in May will provide practical information about legislation and case law...
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...
OPSBA’s 2023-24 Annual Report
Celebrating National Indigenous History Month
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with EWAO
New Scholarship! The Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award
Ontario’s education funding gap continues to grow
Ministry of Education Update
Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education Memoranda SB 25. OPSBA Summaries 2016 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2016 SB Memoranda (administrative information, clarification on...
TVO launches game-based online math resource
mPower This fall, TVO is introducing mPower. mPower is a fun, innovative, online game-based resource that engages students in problem-solving and critical thinking through math. This free digital resource has been created throughout the design and development process...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Releases Ministers' Mandate Letters, Sept. 23, 2016 Ontario Invests in New Child Care Spaces, Sept. 22, 2016 Ontario Providing More Math Supports for Students and Families, Sept. 21 Ontario Making College and University More Affordable, Sept. 14, 2016...
2016 EQAO Provincial Assessment Results
On August 31, EQAO released highlights of the provincial level results from the 2015-16 tests of reading, writing and mathematics, Primary Division (Grades 1-3), Junior Division (Grades 4-6) and the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics for both applied and academic...
Health & Safety Training from the Public Services Health & Safety Association
Looking to provide occupational health and safety training at your school board? Look no further than the Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA). Established in 2009, the PSHSA is a not-for-profit association created by the amalgamation of...
Morning Recess Webinar Series, Miller Thomson LLP
Miller Thomson LLP presents a Morning Recess Series for new school administrators, Principals’ 101. This series, beginning in September and concluding in May will provide practical information about legislation and case law...
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...
