Winter Break

The ETFO Durham OT Local’s office will be closed from December 22nd to January 4th, 2026. 

In case of emergency, please contact ETFO Provincial Emergency line at 1-888-838-3836

 

Enhanced CPR/Medical Emergency Training

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 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.

Only 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

We are especially grateful to the Health and Safety department for covering all costs associated with this event.

Also 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.

Financial Literacy Workshop

This is a virtual workshop. Ryan Tindale will explore teaching Financial Literacy in the Elementary Panel.

Executive Meeting

by Ann Webb

The next DOTL Executive Meeting will be November 26 from 12:30 to 5:00 pm. Interested members (up to 10) may attend as observers, by giving at least two days notice to Ann Webb at info@etfodotl.com.

Please be aware that a portion of the meeting will be held “in camera” and you will be asked to leave the meeting room.

Holiday Dinner

DOTL Holiday Dinner and Party
Join us to celebrate the holiday season with a traditional turkey dinner, music and games.

MLL for OTs

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. Participants will explore classroom-ready tools and strategies that promote inclusive, differentiated learning. The session will also clarify what it means to supply for an MLL Coach or In-School Teacher, with a focus on maintaining routines and ensuring continuity of programming for MLLs.

MLL Workshop at DDSB

by Ann Webb

MLL with the DDSB – November 12, 4:00 – 6:30 pm

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. Participants will explore classroom-ready tools and strategies that promote inclusive, differentiated learning. The session will also clarify what it means to supply for an MLL Coach or In-School Teacher, with a focus on maintaining routines and ensuring continuity of programming for MLLs.

DDSB board office- room 1D
400 Taunton Rd E, Whitby, ON L1R 2K6

 

Classroom Assessment

by Ann Webb

Classroom Assessment: Monitoring Student Growth

How to monitor student growth through assessment for learning techniques.

November 3, 2025 – 4:40-6:30 pm

Local Office

Please bring a laptop or other device

Town Hall Meeting Nov.10/25

by Ann Webb

Town Hall Meeting: Bill 33 & the Role of Trustees in Schools

Join the Durham Region Labour Council on Monday, November 10th for a critical Town Hall discussion about the impacts of Bill 33, the role of school trustees, the future of public education, and how we can organize to fight back!

Panelists include:

  • Dr. Sachin Maharaj – Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Program Evaluation at the University of Ottawa
  • Jennifer French – Oshawa NDP MPP
  • Robert Cerjanec – Ajax Liberal MPP
  • Tracy Brown – Durham District School Board Trustee.

WHEN: Monday, November 10th, 2025 at 6:30PM

WHERE: IBEW East Location: 1001 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa

 

This is a hybrid meeting, but we encourage in-person attendance to build community, engage in real-time discussion, and show collective strength.  Click to register for Zoom Link.

To learn more about the impact of Bill 33 – CLICK HERE!