Electronic technology is increasingly being incorporated into classroom instruction and in how educators communicate with and interact with students and with their caregivers. Electronic technology (more…)
This advisory from the Ontario College of Teachers helps to clarify members’ responsibilities when using electronic communication or social media so they can govern their (more…)
Bargaining and Agreements Bargaining Podcast https://www.etfo.ca/news-publications/publications/podcast-elementary The Importance of Collective Agreements As an educator teacher, you are a member of one of the most highly (more…)
Employee Records As the employer, the school board is obligated to maintain accurate records of your employment. ETFO members have a right to request and (more…)
Use of Restraint :Advice To Members You have rights and obligations when it comes to physical restraint of students. Physical intervention should be avoided in (more…)
Member’s Duty to Report All members should be familiar with their duty to report suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the Children’s Aid Society (more…)
ETFO members face pressures from a range of sources: work demands, classroom environments, student behaviours, parent conduct, administrator expectations, inequities in the system, critical political (more…)
FDK- Building Positive Relationships FDK is a unique partnership. Here are some strategies and suggestions for you to consider to help build a positive and (more…)