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SUMMARY:Menopause Session January 8\, 2026
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URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/menopause-session-january-8-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T183000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Learning
DESCRIPTION:The Indigenous Education Elementary Curriculum team invites you to an evening of learning. \nJanuary 20\, 4:30-6:30 PM \nDurham District School Board Head office- room 1D
URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/indigenous-learning/
LOCATION:Durham District School Board\, 400 Taunton Road E\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1R 2K6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T190000
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SUMMARY:Executive Meeting
DESCRIPTION:January 21\, 2026 4:30 – 7:00 pm \nDOTL Office Meeting Room
URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/executive-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Durham OT Local Office\, 107 - 1077 Boundary Rd\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, L1J 8P8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095429
CREATED:20260109T172738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T161758Z
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SUMMARY:Power Teacher Report Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn to use Power Teacher to write report cards\, with Ryan Tyndale.
URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/power-teacher-workshop/
LOCATION:DOTL Office\,  # 107-1077 Boundary Rd.\, Oshawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095429
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SUMMARY:Enhanced CPR/Medical Emergency Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYour 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 of other medical emergencies will be covered such as: choking\, allergic reactions/Sabrina’s Law\, Respiratory Emergencies (asthma)\, bleeds\, shock\, diabetes\, seizures and emergency scene management. In order to receive the certification you must be present and participate in all 5 hours of the workshop. \nOnly 25 members are able to register. registration will be open through MY PD through the board as well as here. Please make sure you register in both spots. The link is here: ENHANCED CPR-C / AED Certification – View Section – Professional Learning \nWe are especially grateful to the Health and Safety department for covering all costs associated with this event. \nAlso keep a watch for a full standard first aid training coming in February. It will consist of 7 hours online and 7 hours in person.
URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/enhanced-cpr-medical-emergency-training/
LOCATION:Durham OT Local Office\, 107 - 1077 Boundary Rd\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, L1J 8P8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095429
CREATED:20260109T173203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T173203Z
UID:9974-1770222600-1770229800@etfodotl.com
SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy (CRRP)
DESCRIPTION: 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.
URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/culturally-responsive-and-relevant-pedagogy-crrp/
LOCATION:Durham OT Local Office\, 107 - 1077 Boundary Rd\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, L1J 8P8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095429
CREATED:20260128T210147Z
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SUMMARY:AI in Educ. p2
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring a device and prepare to be excited! \nImagine being able to speak on a DDSB approved resource in an interview! Come to this workshop and leave with the knowledge to do exactly that. \n  \n 
URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/ai-in-educ-p2/
LOCATION:Durham OT Local Office\, 107 - 1077 Boundary Rd\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, L1J 8P8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095429
CREATED:20260205T223541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T223541Z
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SUMMARY:UFLI Part Two
DESCRIPTION:UFLI Foundations\, part of the science of reading\nThe DDSB has implemented the science of reading as the foundation of literacy programming. UFLI is an integral part of structured literacy in the classroom. \nPlease join your ETFO Durham OT local Professional Learning Committee in welcoming presenter\, DDSB teacher Allison Theis for this super important workshop.
URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/ufli-part-two/
LOCATION:Durham OT Local Office\, 107 - 1077 Boundary Rd\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, L1J 8P8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095429
CREATED:20260213T163634Z
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SUMMARY:Living and Teaching with Energy\, Ease and Flow
DESCRIPTION:Learn to enhance well being from the wisdom of yogic science.\nAre 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?\nIn this workshop we will explore strategies from the ancient tradition of yoga\, current research and our collective experience in the classroom. This is an introductory session to powerful tools for enhancing physical\, emotional and mental well being for occasional teachers.
URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/living-and-teaching-with-energy-ease-and-flow/
LOCATION:DOTL Office\,  # 107-1077 Boundary Rd.\, Oshawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T210000
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SUMMARY:DOTL General Meeting and Dinner
DESCRIPTION: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. \nStay for dinner and some fun! More information to follow.
URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/dotl-general-meeting-and-dinner/
LOCATION:Jubilee Pavilion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T183000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Students with Behaviour Needs
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/supporting-students-with-behaviour-needs/
LOCATION:DOTL Office\,  # 107-1077 Boundary Rd.\, Oshawa
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
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SUMMARY:March Break
DESCRIPTION:All DDSB schools open on Monday\, March 23rd\, 2026.
URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/march-break/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095429
CREATED:20260325T154004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T154004Z
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SUMMARY:MLL with the DDSB
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/mll-with-the-ddsb/
LOCATION:Durham District School Board\, 400 Taunton Road E\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1R 2K6\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260430T095429
CREATED:20260403T222028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T222028Z
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SUMMARY:Deadline to Submit Nomination
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/deadline-to-submit-nomination/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095429
CREATED:20260411T225933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T225933Z
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SUMMARY:Google Gemini Notebook LM
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and join our resident tech presenter Ryan Tindale as he guides you through new technology from Google Gemini. Learn how it can be a powerful tool to make the lives of teachers easier. \nWhen: Monday April 20\, 2026 \nWhere: Durham Occasional Teachers’ Local- 1077 Boundary Rd Oshawa\, Unit 107 \nTime: 4:30- 6:30pm \nThere will be refreshments and a door prize as always. This workshop also counts towards the $100 gift card. Looking forward to this one.
URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/google-gemini-notebook-lm/
LOCATION:Durham OT Local Office\, 107 - 1077 Boundary Rd\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, L1J 8P8\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTSTAMP:20260430T095429
CREATED:20260420T154955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T170046Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Action - April 29\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:April 29\, 2026 \nA Province-wide Day of Action by all education workers. \nWear RED for Ed. Wear your “Smaller Classes\, Big Difference” buttons. \nIf 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.
URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/day-of-action/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095429
CREATED:20260420T233504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T233504Z
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SUMMARY:Make & Take Event
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will hear Connie Zoet share her famous classroom management workshop for about 1 hour\, then president George Taylor will speak about news that is important to the membership. This will also be a time for you to ask questions and receive answers about anything you wish to know. He will speak for about an hour\, then for the last half hour will be the creation of the calm down kit. Choose from special cards that offer breathing techniques and other strategies as well as fidgets to allow students to borrow if you feel they are becoming agitated or need some time to themselves. You will be laminating and choosing your items for your kit. You will walk away with amazing knowledge and an amazing kit to help in your daily work. We look forward to sharing this special event with you.
URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/make-take-event/
LOCATION:Durham OT Local Office\, 107 - 1077 Boundary Rd\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, L1J 8P8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095429
CREATED:20260420T145911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T153643Z
UID:10370-1780682400-1780759800@etfodotl.com
SUMMARY:ETFO OT Conference
DESCRIPTION:June 5\, 6-9pm to June 6\, 9:30-3:30pm \nFrom Handbook to Classroom\nOver 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 confidence\, clarity\, and calm to occasional teaching. \nTo apply\, submit the application and registration form through events.etfo.org. Registration extended until May 4. There is a $50 registration fee. \nCosts for release time\, travel\, meals\, and accommodation are covered per ETFO provincial guidelines.
URL:https://etfodotl.com/event/etfo-ot-conference/
LOCATION:ETFO Provincial Office\, 136 Isabella Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4Y 0B5\, Canada
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