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Reminder All Member Meeting May 27 & Mitchell Golf and Country Club
If you haven’t registered already, please consider doing so. In preparation for the next round of central bargaining there will be an All-Members Information Meeting on May 27th at the Mitchell Golf and Country Club. At this meeting, Dave Mastin, Provincial ETFO President, will explain the key aspects of our 2026 central bargaining strategy, including […]
Read MoreAugust 2026 ETFO Provincial Annual Meeting
AMETFO has a full delegation ready to attend the ETFO PAM in August. The representatives will include: Laura Inglis-Eickmeier Darrell Uhler Drew Macaulay Jason LeRoux Lindsay Stewart Barb Maschke Kathleen Jolly Alice Glenn Lisa Helmuth Jackie Tinsley Many thanks to those who put their names forward to volunteer to attend.
Read MoreAMTL Election Results
Hello AMETFO Members Here are the results for the AMETFO 2026 -2028 Elections: President: Laura Inglis-Eickmeier (Acclaimed) Vice President: Darrell Uhler (Acclaimed) Collective Agreement Officer: Drew Macaulay (Acclaimed) Treasurer: Lindsay O’Reilly (Acclaimed) Executive Member At Large: Krista Ehgoetz-Brown (Acclaimed) Kim Finlayson (Acclaimed) Samantha Hamilton (Acclaimed) Lisa Helmulth (Acclaimed) Tina Hildenbrand (Acclaimed) Jason LeRoux (Acclaimed) Barb […]
Read MoreCall for Stories ~ Sharing Stories of Advocacy
Through the Multi-year Strategy to Address Violence in Schools, ETFO has provided information, resources, and support to ETFO members, so that they will better understand their right to be safe from violence at work, and how to assert their rights. As we add to the new video series in the Action on Violence Toolkit, we […]
Read MoreOntario Election – February 27
Your decision to vote could sway an election from someone who doesn’t have your best interests at heart to someone who does. Don’t sit out the February 27th election. Vote! For additional information, click on the attached link. Election 2025
Read MoreBuilding Better Schools
Ontario has a world-renowned publicly funded public education system. We are committed to improving our schools, to fighting for equity for all, and to creating a safe and supportive environment. As the heartbeat of public education, teachers and other education professionals play a critical role in helping to shape the system and develop our students […]
Read MoreImportant Staffing Dates 2025!
If you wish to apply for an Unpaid Leave of Absence, Unpaid Non-Statutory Parental Leave or Deferred Salary Leave Plan (this doesn’t include Pregnancy Leave) for the 2025-2026 school year, please complete the corresponding form below, by March 1st, 2025. If you are currently on an approved unpaid or non-statutory leave of absence (this doesn’t include Pregnancy […]
Read MoreETFO Building Better Schools Campaign
The ETFO Building Better Schools Campaign is a public advocacy initiative. It focuses on improved investment and improved conditions with the province’s public education system. Some of its key goals and issues include focusing on smaller class sizes, better support for students with special needs, safer schools, and enhanced resources. The website https://www.buildingbetterschools.ca/ has a unique […]
Read MoreUpcoming Professional Development Opportunity
Celebrating Curiosity with Nonfiction Books (Virtual Author Visit) on January 16 at 4:30pm: https://forms.gle/LtNwsxXFJz6DWiax8 Nonfiction books spark curiosity, celebrate diversity, inspire creativity and encourage enthusiasm. Children’s author (and former teacher) Annette Whipple shares strategies and activities to effectively use nonfiction in K-8 classrooms with ELA, science, and history beyond research. Participants will see examples of how they can use […]
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2025 International Day of Education
Did you know that Friday Janaury 24th, 2025 is the International Day of Education? On December 3, 2018 the United Nations general assembly proclaimed the 24th of Janaury will be recognized as an International Day of Education for the contribution it makes for peace and development around the world. https://www.un.org/en/observances/education-day
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