• AI in Educ. p2

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

    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 Part Two

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

    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.

  • Living and Teaching with Energy, Ease and Flow

    DOTL Office, # 107-1077 Boundary Rd., Oshawa

    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 […]

  • DOTL General Meeting and Dinner

    Jubilee Pavilion

    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.

  • Supporting Students with Behaviour Needs

    DOTL Office, # 107-1077 Boundary Rd., Oshawa

    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.

  • March Break

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

  • MLL with the DDSB

    DDSB Acadience Workshop 400 Taunton Road E, Room 2C, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

    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.

  • 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 […]