This half day (5 hours) training session is designed to support occasional staff. Participants will receive CPR-C certification through the Life Saving Society upon completion.

DDSB Whitby Trustee Christine Thatcher explaining the role of the trustee to our DOTL Political Action Team at 1077 Boundary Rd earlier this month.

There were several questions about violence in the classrooms and the implications of Bill 33.

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Heads Up 33

Join Ryan Tindale on-line to explore the topic of Financial Literacy in the Elementary Panel.

The next DOTL Executive Meeting will be November 26 from 12:30 to 5:00 pm. Interested members (up to 10) may attend as observers, by giving at least two days notice to Ann Webb at info@stg-etfodotl-stage.kinsta.cloud.

Please be aware that a portion of the meeting will be held “in camera” and you will be asked to leave the meeting room.

Holiday Dinner 2025

MLL with the DDSB – November 12, 4:00 – 6:30 pm

This session will introduce Occasional Teachers to practical ways of supporting Multilingual Language Learners (MLLs) using AI and a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach. Participants will explore classroom-ready tools and strategies that promote inclusive, differentiated learning. The session will also clarify what it means to supply for an MLL Coach or In-School Teacher, with a focus on maintaining routines and ensuring continuity of programming for MLLs.

DDSB board office- room 1D
400 Taunton Rd E, Whitby, ON L1R 2K6

AI With Ryan

November 29, 2025 – 4:30 to 6:30 pm

Local Office

Classroom Assessment: Monitoring Student Growth

How to monitor student growth through assessment for learning techniques.

November 3, 2025 – 4:40-6:30 pm

Local Office

Please bring a laptop or other device

Town Hall Meeting: Bill 33 & the Role of Trustees in Schools

Join the Durham Region Labour Council on Monday, November 10th for a critical Town Hall discussion about the impacts of Bill 33, the role of school trustees, the future of public education, and how we can organize to fight back!

Panelists include:

• Dr. Sachin Maharaj – Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Program Evaluation at the University of Ottawa
• Jennifer French – Oshawa NDP MPP
• Robert Cerjanec – Ajax Liberal MPP
• Tracy Brown – Durham District School Board Trustee.

WHEN: Monday, November 10th, 2025 at 6:30PM

WHERE: IBEW East Location: 1001 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa

This is a hybrid meeting, but we encourage in-person attendance to build community, engage in real-time discussion, and show collective strength.  Click to register for Zoom Link.

To learn more about the impact of Bill 33 – CLICK HERE!

October 22 4:30 to 6:30pm

DOTL Meeting Room

Workshop is full. Watch for the next one!