• Deadline to Submit Nomination

    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.

  • Google Gemini Notebook LM

    Durham OT Local Office 107 - 1077 Boundary Rd, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

  • Day of Action – April 29, 2026

    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.

  • Make & Take Event

    Durham OT Local Office 107 - 1077 Boundary Rd, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

  • Online teaching portfolio using WIX

    Durham OT Local Office 107 - 1077 Boundary Rd, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

  • DOTL Annual Meeting and Dinner

    Kedron Dells Golf Club 2400 Ritson Rd N, Oshawa, Select a State:, Canada

    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 […]

  • ETFO OT Conference

    ETFO Provincial Office 136 Isabella Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

    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 […]

    $50
  • Summer Break

    The ETFO Durham OT Local’s office will be closed from Monday, July, 29th to August 17th, 2026. In case of emergency, please contact ETFO Provincial Emergency line at 1-888-838-3836

  • ETFO Annual Meeting

    Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M5H 2M9 Sheraton Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada