Stewards' Mailing - April 2013

ETFO Stewards' Mailing

APRIL 2013

Remember: Your Federation is just a call away

You may find the following provincial office contacts helpful:

TO CHANGE NUMBER OF MEMBERS AT YOUR WORK SITE OR MAILING ADDRESS, PLEASE CONTACT: JAMES POINTS EXT. 2504
TO INQUIRE ABOUT MAILING MATERIALS, PLEASE CONTACT: OLESIA ROMANKO EXT. 2517.

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ETFO Principal's Qualification Program (PQP) Courses

In Summer 2013, Part I is offered in York Region and Port Elgin. Part II is offered in Toronto. For course details and online registration, please view this flyer or visit the ETFO website at etfo-aq.ca.

For more information, please contact Joanne Languay, extension 2271, jlanguay@etfo.org, at the provincial office.

ETFO AQ/PQP Calendar 2013-2014

ETFO-AQ was launched three years ago with its mission to deliver top quality teacher professional learning at the reasonable price of $650 per course. More than 15,000 teachers have signed up since then to take an ETFO AQ or PQP.

Feedback from our candidates has been phenomenal. They praise the ETFO-AQ and PQP instructors for their skill at creating supportive, informative, and innovative learning environments. They like the practical, current, and relevant course material.

One of the most significant factors in a candidate's decision to take an ETFO course is the praise from other teachers; this word of mouth has been critical to our success. Please ensure that all members are aware of the ETFO AQ/PQP program by posting this calendar.

For more information, please contact Jerry DeQuetteville, extension 2289, jdequetteville@etfo.org, or Nancy Baldree, extension 2247, nbaldree@etfo.org, at the provincial office.

Ontario Pride Events 2013

This flyer contains information about local Pride events being held across Ontario. Members are encouraged to participate in their local community Pride events. ETFO Provincial is looking for volunteers:

to host the ETFO booth at the Pride Toronto street fair on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, 2013;
to volunteer to march behind the ETFO Pride banner in the Dyke March on Saturday, June 29; and
to volunteer to march behind the ETFO Pride banner in the Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30.

Please visit the Pride page on the ETFO website, or view the program flyer for more details.

For more information, please contact Adam Peer, extension 2239, apeer@etfo.org, or Susy Costa, extension 2240, scosta@etfo.org, at the provincial office.

General Secretary

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Representing over 76,000 teachers, occasional teachers and education professionals employed in the public schools of Ontario, the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is one of Canada's largest and most respected professional and protective organizations. ETFO provides programs and services which protect and enhance the working lives of its members, while also acting as a voice for public education, equity, and social justice in Ontario, Canada, and the global community.

There exists an outstanding opportunity to provide leadership to the organization as its new General Secretary.

The General Secretary is the chief administrative officer of ETFO and advises and assists the elected Executive in the implementation of policy and the development of programs to support the organization's mandate and deliver services to its members. They manage the federation's full-time staff and oversee finance, human resources and operations.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished leader, passionate about public education and committed to furthering the values and goals of ETFO. They will demonstrate an open, approachable and respectful leadership style, and be known for their integrity, trustworthiness, and responsiveness. They will have sound knowledge of the public education system in Ontario, and previous leadership of, or involvement with, collective bargaining negotiations.

Applications and nominations should be made by email to paul@mmsearch.com. Please include a cover letter and resume with your application. To request additional information, including a detailed briefing document, please contact Paul Maroney of Madison MacArthur at 416-920-0092 (240).

ETFO is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it encourages groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions in the Federation. Individuals are encouraged to self-identify.

Call for Workshop Presenters: Presenters on the Road

Newly revised for 2013-2014, Presenters on the Road offers quality workshops in partnerships with ETFO locals across the province. All workshops are developed by members for members. The program includes a variety of workshops to address subject areas, issues critical to teachers and their work, both as classroom teachers and other specific assignments such as special education, teacher librarians, and occasional teachers.

ETFO members are encouraged to submit workshops that they have presented for consideration. Workshops may be suitable for teachers in one division (e.g. kindergarten, primary, junior, or intermediate), or for a cross-divisional audience.

Applications and supporting material for the revised 2013-2014 Presenters on the Road program must be received by May 10, 2013, 5:00 p.m.

Interested ETFO members should mail or fax their application package to:

Jason Johnston, Executive Assistant
1000-480 University Ave
Toronto ON M5G 1V2
Fax: 416-642-2424

For more information, please contact Jason Johnston, extension 2246, jjohnston@etfo.org, at the provincial office.

PRS Matters Volume #69 - Requests for Medical Information - Advice to Members

This volume of PRS Matters provides important advice for members regarding requests for medical information by the school board. This information is also available in PDF format.

For more information, please contact staff in Professional Relations Services (PRS) at 416-962-3836 or 1-888-838-3836.