Algoma Occasional Teachers' Local
Welcome to the new website for the Algoma Occasional Teachers' Local! The Algoma Occasional Teachers' Local is a part of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO), a unionized organization that represents over 70,000 teachers across the province.
As one of 31 Occasional Teacher Locals in Ontario, the Algoma Occasional Teachers' Local represents over 260 qualified and certified Elementary Occasional Teachers employed by the Algoma District School Board.
As the bargaining unit for the Elementary Occasional Teachers of Algoma, we are committed to securing and maintaining the best possible working conditions for our members, protecting the rights of all members, and making certain that the conditions of our Collective Agreement are honoured.
On this website you will find a wide variety of useful information, including our Collective Agreement and Local Constitution, recent issues of our Local newsletter, discussions of relevant issues, upcoming Professional Development opportunities, and much much more!
Latest News & Events
Professional Development Opportunity for Occasional Teachers
We are very appreciative of the fact that ADSB has offered a number of opportunities for our Occasional Teachers to become involved in professional development activities during the 2009/2010 school year. In total, ten professional development workshops on a variety of themes, such as utilizing technology in the classroom, were made available to our members over the past year.
In order to plan its slate of professional development workshops for the upcoming year, ADSB has requested the input of our OT members regarding the types of workshops that would best meet their needs. In the most recent newsletter sent out to members (June 2010) you will find a Professional Development Survey that members are asked to complete and to fax to President Peter Mead by August 31st. You are also welcome to email your suggestions to meadp@yahoo.com Your input would be appreciated. Results will be compiled and forwarded to ADSB in the fall.
ATTENTION! LTO POOL
This summer, ADSB will be posting any LTO positions that become available on their website. Postings remain on the website for 5 days. Therefore, it is extremely important that you check the ADSB website regularly if you are interested in attaining an LTO position for the fall.
If you are a member of the LTO Pool, it is your responsibility to check the ADSB website regularly in order to be aware of LTO positions as they become available and to apply for LTO positions in a timely manner. If more than 3 members of the LTO Pool apply for any LTO position, interviews must be held to determine the successful applicant.
A Great Deal on ETFO AQ Courses!
ETFO is currently offering an excellent selection of AQ or Credit Courses at rates considerably lower than those charged by many universities. For the reduced rate of $650, you may choose to pursue an online or face-to-face course in a wide variety of subject areas. Go to the ETFO website - www.etfo.ca - for a complete list of the summer and fall courses, the locations of face-to-face courses, and the deadlines and start-up dates.
Your OT Executive is only a Phone Call or an Email away!
If you have any questions or concerns about issues, feel free to contact members of your Algoma OT Executive:
Peter Mead, President - 705-942-3413 OR meadp@yahoo.com
Elsa Shelswell, Vice-President - 705-782-6923 OR d.shelswell@sympatico.ca
Jeannette Cowen, Treasurer - 705-541-9730 OR nettyc@inbox.com
Don Laity, Member-at-Large - drlaity@shaw.ca
Kim Turner, Member-at-Large - 705-254-3276 OR kjkdturner@shaw.ca
Keep in touch!
All members of the Algoma OT Local should now have received the June issue of our newsletter. If you have not received your copy, please contact Peter Mead, President, at 705-257-0556 or by email at meadp@yahoo.com