Events

All DDSB schools open on Monday, March 23rd, 2026.

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.

To run, complete the online nomination form under “Forms” on the website by April 10, 2026. (If needed, search “Elections” to locate the form.) Candidates may run for one position and, if unsuccessful, choose to run for another.

Join Ryan as he teaches the Google Gemini Notebook LM. It's perfect for researching and Ryan will share how it can be used to learn new curriculum expectations, teach new units, and how it fits well for teachers new to the profession or to a grade. We'll also explore Gemini Live. Come and join our […]

April 29, 2026 A Province-wide Day of Action by all education workers. Wear RED for Ed. Wear your "Smaller Classes, Big Difference" buttons. If you're working that day, join in with your school. If you're not working, join a school close to you (find out what their plan is), or go to your MPP's office.

Join your PL committee as well as Connie Zoet and George Taylor for an evening of excellent information and leave with a make and take calm down kit for your daily assignments. Participants will hear Connie Zoet share her famous classroom management workshop for about 1 hour, then president George Taylor will speak about news […]

Ryan will teach you how to put your teaching portfolio online using WIX, a simple website builder. Then you can share it in your upcoming June interviews. He's given this workshop to DOTL teachers for 7 years and to hundreds of teachers. It's a popular one. Join your PL committee and Ryan Tindale as he […]

Join us for the Annual Meeting, followed by a delicious dinner, music, and good conversation. 4.00 pm - Doors open 4:30 pm - DOTL Annual Meeting (including the Financial Report, introduction of 2026-28 Executive, and recognition of retiring members). 5:30 pm - Bar opens, hors d'oeuvres circulated 6:00 pm - plated dinner Please note: This […]

June 5, 6-9pm to June 6, 9:30-3:30pm From Handbook to Classroom Over this engaging two-day conference, occasional teacher (OT) members will gather to dive into the newly released ETFO resource The Occasional Teacher's Handbook: Developing an Effective Classroom Environment and Culture. Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas and strategize on how to bring […]