Every year thousands of ETFO members take part in a rich form of professional learning, learning that takes place in their own classrooms. It’s a learning opportunity that happens when they agree to become associate teachers. Associate teachers are those who volunteer
Open the door of an effective kindergarten classroom and all of your senses will be engaged. Colourful bulletin boards provide the backdrop to bold paintings; student posters advertise the class restaurant.
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ETFO members have always been generous when it comes to responding to tragic events around the world. They have donated as individuals and as locals to AIDS work in Africa, and to the victims of the Haitian earthquake and the Indian Ocean tsunami.
In October 2009, ETFO members Mali Bickley and Jim Carleton approached the Simcoe Teacher Local executive about becoming involved with the 17th annual iEARN International Conference and Youth Summit.
When the Ministry of Education announced that the formal fall report card would be replaced with an interim, informal report, ETFO applauded. We did caution the ministry that implementation might be a concern.
Over the past several years there has been a significant increase in the number of literacy and numeracy initiatives that ETFO members are expected to implement.
Re: New Teachers’ and Occasional Teachers Columns
October 2010.