PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas!

On Monday, December 14, 2009, a meeting was held with the Ministry of Education and association representatives from trustees, directors, superintendents, and principals’ groups. As you are aware... More

FAITH REFLECTION

Joseph and Christmas

There are countless persons, basilicas, churches, shrines, seminaries, convents, and even towns and cities named after St. Joseph. My native country, Canada, has him as its patron. Who exactly is this Joseph? He is that quiet figure prominently named in the Christmas story…More

10 Christmas Commandments

The following item appeared in a church newsletter and contains some good advice that will help us keep selfishness in check this Christmas...More

1 Corinthians 13 - a Christmas Version

If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I’m just another decorator. More

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MEMBER SERVICES

CPCO Christmas Office Hours

The CPCO office will be closed from December 21, 2009 to January 1, 2010 inclusive. More

Distinguished Service Award

CPCO members are invited to nominate colleagues for the annual CPCO Distinguished Service Award. The award will be presented at the 2010 Conference, Embracing Our Catholic Vocation, gala dinner on April 23, 2010. Nominations close January 8, 2010. More

CPCO/OCT Ethics Book

If you are interested in purchasing the book, Exploring Leadership and Ethical Practice Through Professional Inquiry, which was reviewed in the Winter issue of Principal Connections contact Les Presses de l'Université Laval at www.pulaval.com.
ISBN 978-2-7637-8666-7 More

Principal Connections

CPCO invites members to share their expertise and experiences as leaders in our Catholic schools. Submissions due by January 18, 2010. More

Education Law Newsletter

SERT monitoring not equivalent to credit course assignment
Search of school property not a violation of accused teacher’s rights More

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Round Table on Technology

The Learning Partnership’s Round Table on Technology is hosting a breakfast meeting on February 2, 2010 featuring Sandra McIntyre, Education Outreach Consultant at Statistics Canada. More

People for Education Survey

Principals are asked to assist People for Education by completing their annual survey of schools. This data is used by many organizations and the ministry to frame policy discussions. The deadline has been extended to January 8, 2010.
Elementary Survey
Secondary Survey

Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO)

RTO has released its updated list of retirement workshops for 2010. If you are within 10 years of retirement consider attending a meeting in your area. More

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Early Learning Implementation Branch

The Ministry of Education, Early Learning Implementation Branch needs experienced educators in Regional Offices to work with school boards and their partners to support the implementation of the new Early Learning Program. More