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Thank You for Your Feedback

The Member Satisfaction and Demographic Survey closed on June 10 and we want to thank everyone who participated. We received an incredible 2,586 responses. In recognition of your participation, the OPC will make a donation to Feed Ontario for each response. Your feedback will help us better understand Members and ensure we continue to provide responsive services, supports and advocacy. We look forward to sharing the results with you in the coming months. 

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Disciplinary Conversations

We would like to remind Members that if you are invited to a meeting with your superintendent, consider asking the following questions:

  • What is the purpose of the meeting?
  • Is the meeting related to my job performance or to a policy issue?
  • Is there potential for an investigation or possible discipline as a result of this meeting?

Once you have a sense of the purpose of the meeting, please contact a Protective Services Team (PST) intake officer, as you may want to have a PST Consultant join you for the meeting.

Members are also encouraged to reach out to the OPC at any time for advice, guidance or support with questions or concerns about school operations, staff, supervisors or any other general questions about their employment. We are here to support you.

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National Survey on Student Substance Use

A national survey led by researchers at the University of British Columbia, in partnership with the Canadian Association of School Administrators, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and Physical and Health Education Canada, is now open to school leaders. This survey builds on a 2024 study highlighting the growing demands on school leaders and the need for coordinated, evidence-informed supports. Results will inform a new pan-Canadian standard and practical tools for schools.

We encourage Members to participate in the 15–20 minute anonymous survey before it closes on July 31.

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Quote to Ponder

"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced."
— James Baldwin

Media
Media
  • Ford's board supervisors are keeping parents in the dark - Ontario Green Party
  • Ontario Tech sees record demand from Ontario high school students, with confirmations up ...
  • $750 for Ontario teachers' supplies is not all new - Toronto Star
  • Ontario's education unions have a united front. With tense talks ahead, will it hold? - CBC
  • Online learning opt-outs skyrocket in Ontario high schools - Inside Halton
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  • Ontario's new one-year teacher training program includes 80 practicum days - Toronto Star
  • Dates set for Ontario teacher contract talks with Ford government - Toronto Star
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Queen's Park Update

The Legislature has adjourned for the summer and is scheduled to return on October 27, 2026.  

 
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Jeff Maharaj, President

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