On May 26, the Near North District School Board showcased its outdoor school trip preparedness (STP) administrative guidelines, partnering with Nipissing University, during a Ministry of Education webinar on outdoor education for teachers. An STP guideline is a...
School Board News
TDSB’s Jewish Heritage Committee presents the Canadian Premier of Willesden Reads
The TDSB’S Jewish Heritage Committee invites all grades 6 to 8 teachers and students to participate in the Canadian Premiere of Willesden Reads. Register today for this comprehensive educational program featuring a 50-minute FREE livestreaming theatrical performance...
York Region District School Board to launch its Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy
On March 8, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the York Region DSB will be holding a virtual launch for the release of its anti-Black racism strategy. Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy: Creating anti-racist and Black-affirming learning and working environments will...
Local Government Week is October 19 to 23!
Local Government Week aims to increase youth and public awareness about the important role local government plays in our communities. Please join OPSBA, our member trustees and our education partners in raising civic awareness and promoting the role of trustees among...
Legislative Update – June 29, 2020
Members of Provincial Parliament returned to Queen’s Park on June 23 and 24. No new legislation was introduced. June 29 to July 3 is the Canada Day constituency week break and the house reconvenes on July 6, for the start of three-day sitting weeks. The current...
OPSBA Northern BOD transportation letter.pdf
OPSBA in the Media – February 2020
OPSBA Media Releases Ontario public elementary schools to remain open as union announces new job action The Globe and Mail, Feb. 24, 2020 Ontario’s public elementary school teachers are changing direction in their job action, temporarily moving away from weekly...
York Region DSB – Quest Conference 2019
The York Region DSB’s Quest 2019, The Quest: Indigenous Education and Equity is taking place on November 20-22, 2019 at the Sheraton Parkway North Hotel. At Quest 2019, participants will develop a deeper understanding of indigenous education and equity, and share...
Ontario celebrates Treaties Recognition Week
We know that through teaching and learning in our schools, we can move towards a Canada where the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians is founded on mutual respect. As part of our support of the Calls to Action of the Final...
Education Week 2018 – May 7 to 11
Ontario schools celebrate Education Week every year during the first week of May. This year, Education Week will be held from May 7 to 11 and the theme for celebration is Equity in Action. The amazing activities happening in schools will be highlighted, equity...
Are you on the voter list?
Are you on the list to vote for the upcoming municipal and school board elections? If you are an Ontario resident over the age of 18 you can visit voterlookup.ca to confirm or update your information in a few easy steps. You can also change your school...
Orange Shirt Day is September 30!
This Friday, schools and school boards across Ontario and Canada will observe Orange Shirt Day to honour and remember the children who attended Residential Schools. In 1973, six-year-old Phyllis Webstad entered the St. Joseph Mission Residential School, outside of...
Register Now for Quest 2016!
York Region District School Board's 20th Quest Conference will be held on Nov. 16, 17 and 18, 2016. Each year, Quest brings together more than 1,000 members of the educational community from around the world. Participants explore current educational issues and learn...
Local Government Week is October 16 to 22, 2016
Local Government Week aims to increase youth and public awareness about the important role local government plays in our communities. OPSBA will be updating materials that will be posted and available soon. In the meantime, we're encouraging trustees to contact your...
Ophea celebrates 100 Ontario schools
Ophea is congratulating more than 100 schools who received its Healthy Schools Certification this year. A total of 107 schools across Ontario completed the six-step Healthy Schools Process, making their school community a healthier place and receiving gold, silver,...
Register Now for Quest 2016!
Join the York Region District School Board on November 16, 17 and 18 to celebrate the 20th Quest Conference! Each year, Quest brings together 1000+ members of the educational community from around the world. Participants explore current educational issues and learn...
Register Now for Quest 2016!
The Quest, Deep Learning in a Digital World — November 16, 17 & 18, 2016, York Region DSB
Bill C-241, An Act to Amend the Excise Tax Act (School Authorities)
On May 11, OPSBA was a signatory to a Canadian School Boards Association letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau supporting Bill C-241, a private member's bill that would amend the Excise Tax Act to increase the GST rebate for school authorities (including school...
School Board News
Guidelines for School Trip Preparedness from the Near North DSB
On May 26, the Near North District School Board showcased its outdoor school trip preparedness (STP) administrative guidelines, partnering with Nipissing University, during a Ministry of Education webinar on outdoor education for teachers. An STP guideline is a...
TDSB’s Jewish Heritage Committee presents the Canadian Premier of Willesden Reads
The TDSB’S Jewish Heritage Committee invites all grades 6 to 8 teachers and students to participate in the Canadian Premiere of Willesden Reads. Register today for this comprehensive educational program featuring a 50-minute FREE livestreaming theatrical performance...
York Region District School Board to launch its Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy
On March 8, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the York Region DSB will be holding a virtual launch for the release of its anti-Black racism strategy. Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy: Creating anti-racist and Black-affirming learning and working environments will...
Local Government Week is October 19 to 23!
Local Government Week aims to increase youth and public awareness about the important role local government plays in our communities. Please join OPSBA, our member trustees and our education partners in raising civic awareness and promoting the role of trustees among...
Legislative Update – June 29, 2020
Members of Provincial Parliament returned to Queen’s Park on June 23 and 24. No new legislation was introduced. June 29 to July 3 is the Canada Day constituency week break and the house reconvenes on July 6, for the start of three-day sitting weeks. The current...
OPSBA Northern BOD transportation letter.pdf
OPSBA in the Media – February 2020
OPSBA Media Releases Ontario public elementary schools to remain open as union announces new job action The Globe and Mail, Feb. 24, 2020 Ontario’s public elementary school teachers are changing direction in their job action, temporarily moving away from weekly...
York Region DSB – Quest Conference 2019
The York Region DSB’s Quest 2019, The Quest: Indigenous Education and Equity is taking place on November 20-22, 2019 at the Sheraton Parkway North Hotel. At Quest 2019, participants will develop a deeper understanding of indigenous education and equity, and share...
Ontario celebrates Treaties Recognition Week
We know that through teaching and learning in our schools, we can move towards a Canada where the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians is founded on mutual respect. As part of our support of the Calls to Action of the Final...
Education Week 2018 – May 7 to 11
Ontario schools celebrate Education Week every year during the first week of May. This year, Education Week will be held from May 7 to 11 and the theme for celebration is Equity in Action. The amazing activities happening in schools will be highlighted, equity...
Are you on the voter list?
Are you on the list to vote for the upcoming municipal and school board elections? If you are an Ontario resident over the age of 18 you can visit voterlookup.ca to confirm or update your information in a few easy steps. You can also change your school...
Orange Shirt Day is September 30!
This Friday, schools and school boards across Ontario and Canada will observe Orange Shirt Day to honour and remember the children who attended Residential Schools. In 1973, six-year-old Phyllis Webstad entered the St. Joseph Mission Residential School, outside of...
Register Now for Quest 2016!
York Region District School Board's 20th Quest Conference will be held on Nov. 16, 17 and 18, 2016. Each year, Quest brings together more than 1,000 members of the educational community from around the world. Participants explore current educational issues and learn...
Local Government Week is October 16 to 22, 2016
Local Government Week aims to increase youth and public awareness about the important role local government plays in our communities. OPSBA will be updating materials that will be posted and available soon. In the meantime, we're encouraging trustees to contact your...
Ophea celebrates 100 Ontario schools
Ophea is congratulating more than 100 schools who received its Healthy Schools Certification this year. A total of 107 schools across Ontario completed the six-step Healthy Schools Process, making their school community a healthier place and receiving gold, silver,...
Register Now for Quest 2016!
Join the York Region District School Board on November 16, 17 and 18 to celebrate the 20th Quest Conference! Each year, Quest brings together 1000+ members of the educational community from around the world. Participants explore current educational issues and learn...
Register Now for Quest 2016!
The Quest, Deep Learning in a Digital World — November 16, 17 & 18, 2016, York Region DSB
Bill C-241, An Act to Amend the Excise Tax Act (School Authorities)
On May 11, OPSBA was a signatory to a Canadian School Boards Association letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau supporting Bill C-241, a private member's bill that would amend the Excise Tax Act to increase the GST rebate for school authorities (including school...
