Events

Schools Reopen after Winter Break

we will explore who Indigenous Peoples are on this land we now call Canada and practice introducing texts in a culturally respectful way. We will discuss the concepts of Story Work and peruse some resources to support embedding Indigenous Education in teaching practices.

January 21, 2026 4:30 - 7:00 pm DOTL Office Meeting Room

Learn to use Power Teacher to write report cards, with Ryan Tyndale.

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. Your DOTL PL committee is proud to partner with the DDSB Health and Safety department to be able to bring OTs this important workshop. Along with receiving your certification, awareness […]

 ETFO presenter Manprit Rai will provide members with the opportunity to reflect on how our identities impact our practice and to consider how student identities and their lived experiences inform CRRP from an ETFO perspective.

Join Ryan as he shares part 2 of his original fall AI workshop. He will continue opening up ways to integrate the DDSB supported Gemini platform into your classroom. Bring a device and prepare to be excited! Imagine being able to speak on a DDSB approved resource in an interview! Come to this workshop and […]

UFLI Foundations, part of the science of reading The DDSB has implemented the science of reading as the foundation of literacy programming. UFLI is an integral part of structured literacy in the classroom. Please join your ETFO Durham OT local Professional Learning Committee in welcoming presenter, DDSB teacher Allison Theis for this super important workshop.

Learn to enhance well being from the wisdom of yogic science. Are you feeling depleted at the end of the day? Stress, worry, fear, overwhelm, overwork taking your time and energy? Losing your sense of purpose and job satisfaction? In this workshop we will explore strategies from the ancient tradition of yoga, current research and […]

Come to the meeting to help with the business of the Local. Consider amendments to our Constitution and the Financial Statement. Ask questions and have your say. Stay for dinner and some fun! More information to follow.

Wondering how to recognize and support your students' with behaviour needs? This workshop explores stress, behaviour, and trauma informed practices through both an anti-oppressive framework and health and safety legislation. Educators will leave with strategies and resources to support students with the exceptionality of behaviour in the regular classroom.