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Members who have shared a current email address with ETFO Provincial should have already received an invitation and link to complete the 2026 Collective Bargaining Survey. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes and will remain open until May 30.
This is your opportunity to let ETFO know what matters most to you!
Our 2022-2026 collective agreement is now available here, and it’s time to put your AOTL detective skills to the test!
Use our agreement to answer 10 Scavenger Hunt questions. Get 7 or more correct, and you’ll be entered into a draw for one of four $50 gift cards!
Deadline to enter: Friday, May 23 at 11:59 p.m.
The nomination period for positions on our 2025-2027 Local Executive has now closed. The following candidates have been elected by acclamation:
We thank these members for stepping forward to serve in leadership roles, and we look forward to their contributions in the coming term.
Thank you to Nichole Stewart Murray for serving as Elections Chair.
Summer Academy includes in-person courses at various locations across Ontario, as well as virtual sessions. Registration is $75 for in-person courses and $30 for virtual.
All courses are facilitated by dynamic presenters and are structured to meet the personal and professional needs of members.
Visit events.etfo.org for registration and additional information (login required).
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is celebrating Education Week, May 5 to 9, by recognizing the dedication and professionalism of Ontario’s public elementary educators who continue to deliver high-quality learning experiences in the face of growing challenges.
“Every day, ETFO members bring compassion, creativity, and a deep commitment to supporting student learning and well-being,” says ETFO President Karen Brown. “From teachers and occasional teachers to designated early childhood educators and education and professional support personnel, their contributions are the foundation of a strong public education system. But to maintain that strength, meaningful and adequate investment is essential.”
Read more: Education Week: Celebrating educators, demanding action for Ontario’s students
ETFO continues to advise members not to participate in the voluntary EQAO teacher questionnaire. EQAO has indicated it is leveraging information from teacher questionnaires to investigate decreasing scores.
This risks the transferring of accountability to teachers and away from the government for its systemic underfunding of public education.
Learn more about ETFO’s position on EQAO.
Saturday, May 24
8:30 breakfast, Business to follow
The Water Tower Inn, SSM
All elementary occasional teachers are invited to join us for a complimentary breakfast and attend our 2025 Spring Annual Meeting!
Share your voice and OT expertise by joining the local leadership team. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025-27 term. Elections will be held for President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Member-at-Large positions.
To submit your nomination, contact Nichole Stewart-Murray, Elections Chair (moc.l1747257144iamg@1747257144yarru1747257144msln1747257144) with the names and email addresses of a mover and seconder. Copy your mover and seconder when you submit your nomination to Nichole. The nomination window closes May 10 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Elections will be held at our Spring AGM.
Proposed constitutional amendments must be submitted to the Local office no later than the end of day on Thursday, April 24. The AOTL constitution can be found here.
Intent to Remain Form must be completed by May 31 in order to stay on the elementary Occasional Teacher Roster for the 2025-26 school year. Please attend to this responsibility even if you are currently on a leave, or are planning to request a leave next year.
To complete the form:
Log into your Employee Portal.
Click “Forms Online > Forms” in the left hand margin.
Click on “Intent to Remain – Elementary” to open and complete the form.
Press the green button to submit.