OECTA
65 St. Clair Avenue East M4T 1L8 Toronto, ON, Canada

Stephen Lecce has a tendency to say one thing, then do another. #onted #onpoli #hybridFails Here's proof:

#OECTAPD Summer 2021 AQ registration is NOW OPEN. Summer courses start July 5 and end August 6, 2021. #CatholicTeachers For more info or to register visit here: http://bit.ly/2nhCZNF.

We're months away from the beginning of the next school year and the Ford government still doesn't have a plan to help students recover from learning losses during the pandemic. #onted #onpoli

#StudentPerspective: "The Ministry of Education says they are concerned for everyone’s health but they have not stopped to consider the inevitable strain on mental health that comes with the quadmester system." #onted #onpoli

#ParentPerspective from Charlene Bennett who has witnessed the impact of hybrid learning on her two children: The quality of education is really impacted. I know teachers were trying their best, but you can see they’re overwhelmed. #onted #onpoli

#OECTA member, Mary Marcello, joined Your Morning to share the challenges of online learning during the pandemic. The government needs to stop compromising #onted safety and the quality of student learning. Watch the full interview here: https://www.ctv.ca//elementary-school-teacher-shares-the-c

This is what it will take. And this applies to all schools that are open for in-person learning right now too! Robust testing Enhanced screening/contact tracing Reduced class sizes... Increased physical distancing Ending hybrid model Enhanced ventilation See more

#CatholicTeachers, registration for our Spring AQ sessions is open until January 18. We have a host of great options, including this course: French as a Second Language. Check out our full list of courses and register here: https://bit.ly/3qc5VCE.

Secondary teachers Our #WebExperience: A Preventative and Responsive Approach to Virtual Classroom Management, can help you create an online hub of learning that incorporates multiple learning models. REGISTER HERE: http://bit.ly/2POGgQb.

Reopening schools in northern Ontario, while the rest of the region remains in lockdown, on the grounds that students lack reliable internet connectivity and without implementing any further health and safety measures, is concerning. #SafetyForAll #onted

On this #HolocaustRemembranceDay, we honour the people killed in the Holocaust, and take a moment reflect on the importance of education in preventing and stopping hate and fascism. #WeRemember #NeverAgain

Teachers play an important role in helping students develop the skills to learn about and care for their mental health. Our Faith and Wellness #WebExperience will help you incorporate everyday mental health practices into your classroom. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/2POGgQb.

"It doesn't make much sense to be under a provincial lockdown where you're being instructed not to leave your own home, but yet students can hop on a bus, report to school." - Darrell Czop, president of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association in the Algoma district #onted #OntEdReality

TOMORROW: Let us help you nail your next interview! In our Office Hours Live Interview Skills session you'll have the opportunity to ask questions about how you can improve on your interview responses, or seek advice. Register here: https://bit.ly/2IoDjW3.

The Ford govt claims it's committed to getting students back into classrooms as soon as possible but also continues to delay and not invest in public health protections for schools that should've been implemented in Sept. Actions > words Stephen Lecce.

You + Math + #WebExperience = #MathMondays. We've got a great selection of WebExperience sessions for you that focus on math in the classroom. #OECTAPD #CatholicTeachers Check out the list of sessions and REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/3hWptbb.

Members, to provide you with tools and strategies to help manage your stress, worry, and anxiety related to #COVID19, we're collaborating with @Starling Minds to deliver a town hall event next week on Nov. 25 at 4:30 p.m. Register here: https://bit.ly/2URGZmt.

"Members are exhausted and frustrated. There are changes almost daily to the programs they’re expected to deliver. There are teachers trying to teach students in class and online at the same time. How anybody thinks that’s a good idea makes no sense." - OECTA President, Liz Stuart Listen to the full 640 Toronto interview here (13:11-22:00): https://omny.fm//todays-show-pfizer-coronavirus-vaccine-ne

Parent perspective: "While it may be true for most children, their ability to bounce back isn’t an excuse to neglect them. But a particularly ugly version of the economy is being prioritized over young people’s well-being." #onted #OntEdReality

TODAY: Getting Grade 6-8 students to take risks and really commit to drama activities can be a challenge. Our #WebExperience can help! Discover new strategies for using and writing dialogues and monologues that move beyond the skit or play. To register: http://bit.ly/2POGgQb.

The Conservatives continue to turn their backs on Ontarians by voting to support #Bill218, which makes it difficult for LTC families to get justice. Enough is enough - it's time to put people first.