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ETFO AQs

Registration is now open for ETFO AQ Spring courses to begin April 15th. These courses are specifically developed by Teachers for Teachers. For more info, check out etfo-aq.ca.

Don’t forget that AOTL members are eligible to apply for our $150 Professional Learning subsidy. The application form is available here.

IMPORTANT REMINDER:
ADSB certified teachers (contract, LTO, occasional) are eligible for a full subsidy (maximum $650) if you successfully complete(d) the following AQ courses between September 1, 2024 and August 31, 2025:

Math AQ Note: If you are requesting funding for a Math AQ, you must complete this Ministry Educator Survey and forward to ADSB your record of survey completion with the documentation noted below.

To receive a full AQ/ABQ subsidy, please email your statement of completion from the course provider or a copy of your College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification, showing the qualification has been added, to the attention of: Confidential Secretary Crystal Wells, ac.no1741888132.bsda1741888132@csll1741888132ew1741888132.

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March 5, 2025

General Announcements

QECO Security Breach

QECO has identified a data breach that occurred on July 26, 2024. Measures have been taken to secure the system, and all affected individuals will be notified.

ETFO members with questions can contact the QECO incident response line at 1-833-778-1365, available Mon – Fri from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.

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March 5, 2025

Political Action

Vote Today!

Polling stations are open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. today. You don’t need your voter registration card — just bring a piece of photo ID.

Find your polling location

Your vote matters. Let’s stand up for public education and our profession. Make sure to cast your ballot before the polls close!

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February 27, 2025

ETFO Provincial

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.

Joint Statement on Publicly Funded Education in Ontario (PDF, 831 KB)

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February 19, 2025

Local News

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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February 11, 2025

ETFO Provincial

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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February 4, 2025

Political Action

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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January 31, 2025

Media Release

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.

First Five Member Town Hall

If you are in your first five years of ETFO membership, you are invited to a special online event with President Karen Brown.

Register in advance for an online forum on Zoom. You will learn about membership services, how the union works for you, and upcoming events for new members. Plus, you’ll also have a chance to ask questions.

There are two dates:

Wednesday, February 12 or Thursday, February 13
Sessions are 75 minutes and start at 7:00 p.m. (EST)

Sign Up Today!

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January 23, 2025