Missed Prep Time

AOTL members follow the same timetable of the absent teacher who is being replaced. This includes supervisory duties and preparation periods.

Should an administrator direct you to teach through your regularly-scheduled prep time, let us know.

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Joint Statement on Publicly Funded Education in Ontario

A high quality publicly funded education system should be the priority of any government. It has a direct correlation to how to succeed as a society, province and country, and how we compete in an increasingly global economic environment. Publicly funded education is fundamental to
the maintenance and support of a democratic society that informs and engages all students in becoming active and well-informed citizens of Ontario and of Canada.

Organizations representing partners for publicly funded education in Ontario have come together to share concerns, discuss various issues and collaborate on strategies to ensure that our publicly funded education system remains a model of excellence.

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Change of PA Day

To accommodate the Ontario Elections, the PA Day originally scheduled on March 28, 2025 will now occur on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

The PA Day scheduled for March 28th, 2025, is cancelled, and students will attend school on that day.

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ETFO Scholarships and Bursaries

The ETFO Scholarships and Bursaries Program offers financial incentives to: members and non-members entering faculties of education; members studying at the graduate level; and members upgrading their qualifications at publicly funded universities/institutions in Ontario. This includes bursaries for members of designated groups, including Black and Indigenous educators, and bursaries for children of ETFO members.

The application window for ETFO Scholarships and Bursaries is now open. The deadline to apply is April 30.

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Student Vote Program

Bring democracy alive in your classroom by organizing a hands-on election experience. Everything you need is provided for free, including lesson plans, videos, slides, and interactive activities to make the election come alive in your classroom.

By engaging and holding conversations with students, we can provide them with an empowering learning moment to encourage their parents, guardians and other family members to vote.

Register your class at studentvote.ca/registration.

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ETFO calls for action to dismantle systemic barriers facing Black educators and students

Toronto, ON – As Black History Month begins, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) celebrates the many achievements and lasting contributions of Black Canadians. Black history is woven into the fabric of Canadian history—past, present, and future. The accomplishments, strength, and excellence of Black individuals and communities deserve recognition this month, as well as celebration, respect, and reflection every day of the year.

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