ETFO Algoma Occasional Teacher Local – Occasional teachers standing together for public education.

Classroom Management Strategies That Work

Wednesday, March 25
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Zoom
Registration Fee: $15.00

Strong classroom management is about clarity, consistency, and intentional teacher moves that set students and teachers up for success.

In this interactive virtual workshop, teachers will explore proven classroom management strategies drawn from the book Teacher Moves: What Great Teachers Do. The focus is on what works in real classrooms, on real days.

Registration closes March 5 at 5:00 p.m.

Register

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February 23, 2026

Media Release

Statement on school tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia

Our thoughts are with the families, students, educators, and community members who are grieving the heartbreaking loss of life in British Columbia. Our hearts are with the Tumbler Ridge community.

During difficult times like this, it is important to look after ourselves and one another. Resources are available to members through employee assistance programs. Please reach out if you need support.

Our deepest condolences to all affected by this tragic act of violence.

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February 11, 2026

ETFO Provincial

ETFO Petition

We encourage you to seek out the ETFO petitions that Stewards are collecting at their schools. This is part of ETFO’s bargaining campaign for reduced class sizes, and our provincial office will submit these petitions to Queen’s Park in support of our next round of negotiations.

Unfortunately, Queen’s Park does not accept electronic petitions, so don’t miss this chance to affect the change we need in our schools.

Visit etfocb.ca for more information.

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February 9, 2026

ETFO Provincial

2026 ETFO Black History Month poster: We Didn’t Cross the Waters Alone

This year’s poster spans generations and continents to tie together the past, present, and future. It blends traditional West African folklore, imagery, and concepts with curriculum-based African Canadian history and the importance of looking to the future.

#FutureGriot is a hashtag that captures the reality that all Black students will ascend from their present experience of being learners to one day being the keepers of history and knowledge that can be shared through the long-kept practice of oral storytelling.

Black Canadians are never alone on our journeys, as our ancestors are always with us.

Volunteer to be a poll clerk at Annual Meeting

Support ETFO’s democratic process by volunteering at Annual Meeting, which will take place at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel on August 10-13, 2026.

The deadline to apply is March 1. Expenses are paid per provincial guidelines.

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December 15, 2025

Local News

Snow Days and Inclement Weather

What do I do on days when buses are cancelled?

If safety allows, make a reasonable effort to report to work.

If you are unable to report to work because of weather, notify the principal as soon as possible. Make reasonable efforts to report to work if it becomes safe to do so. LTOs may have alternate sites — check with your admin.

You won’t lose pay or sick leave if inclement weather prevents you from reporting to work. Your safety comes first — period.

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November 27, 2025