Inching Towards Accessibility and Inclusion
“Slowly but surely we are leaving behind antiquated ideas of disability as&nbs
“Slowly but surely we are leaving behind antiquated ideas of disability as&nbs
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.
In September Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty sparked a string of debates among Canadian teachers, students, parents, and the public at large with his comments about the use of cell phones in 
Is there any time in the school year that is more hectic than the fall? Arguably, all seasons are jam-packed, but the start of a school year seems to be especially busy. At OTF, autumn brings a whirlwind of activities and events.
Success for all students is based on social, academic, and intellectual interactions.