ETFO-Upper Canada Local

A reminder that the ETFO-UCL office will be closed March 14 - March 22. Enjoy the Spring Break!
Please call ETFO Provincial directly in case of emergency 1-888-838-3836.

Next Townhall will be March 26, 7-8pm. Check the President's memo for the registration link.

https://youtu.be/Ybp8TbH28kg

Did You Know? Central bargaining In this short video, ETFO President David Mastin explains that the agreements for all education unions in Ontario expire on August 31, 2026, and how our unio...

Teachers, have you seen the ETFO assessment website?
It's a great tool for you!
Visit https://etfoassessment.ca/ for a collection of tools used by teachers to support assessment for and as learning. Assessment tools are what teachers use to record or categorize observations and evidence of student learning.

We are excited to invite all members to join OTIP Wellness Webinars that highlight the importance of strengthening cognitive health for women in menopause and emotional resilience after experiencing hostility in the workplace. Register for this online workshop below.

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Interested in online learning? Check out the workshops provided by OTF- https://www.otffeo.on.ca/en/learning/

Train Your AI Brain: Customizing AI for Planning and Productivity
(en anglais seulement)
Date: February 24, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
REGISTER NOW https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hr8WXALMRBa_2Wpc7B7Gvw #/registration

Discover how to make AI work for you. In this hands-on session, learn how to personalize AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini to match your teaching style, workflow, and curriculum needs. You’ll explore how to “train” your AI to anticipate your planning routines, resource preferences, and communication tone so it becomes your time-saving, thought-partnering, feedback-generating sidekick. Whether you're a planner, creator, organizer, or dreamer, walk away with practical strategies and ready-to-use prompts to boost productivity.

Meet your Presenter
Lidia Fumo is an elementary teacher librarian passionate about inquiry-based learning, literacy, technology, AI, and STEAM. She is a published author and runs the website theartofinquiry.ca and Instagram .art.of.inquiry. Lidia brings a tech-savvy, curiosity-driven approach to teaching, using tools like AI, coding platforms, and digital media to spark student engagement. Her classroom is a space where questions lead the way, creativity is celebrated, and learning feels more like exploration than instruction. She empowers students to connect their learning to real-world issues through the UN Sustainable Development Goals, turning inquiry into action that matters.

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REGISTER NOW!
I Have a Student in my Class With a Learning Disability…Now What? (Virtual)
This workshop will provide educators with practical strategies and best practices for effectively supporting students with learning disabilities in the classroom. By the end of the workshop, participants will gain a deeper understanding of what a learning disability is and acquire tools to help students with learning disabilities succeed academically and socially.

Register here by February 13: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X7HSXXR