PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

From the Grassroots

CPCO’s five standing committees have been busily at work over the last several months. Local associations from across the province have been well represented on each of these committees. Tremendous work has been accomplished by your representatives. 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

Christmas Prayers and Quotes

A Christmas Prayer
Loving Father, Help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and worship of the wise men. More

Christmas Stories to Share

The Advent Virus
Keeping Christmas
The Best Gift
The Legend of the Poinsettia

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MEMBER SERVICES

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

Tell Your Story

Articles by our members about leadership, social justice and instructional programs taking place in their schools are highly valued by CPCO’s members. Consider sharing your experiences, challenges and triumphs with your colleagues through CPCO’s quarterly magazine. The next deadline is January 18, 2010. More

Education Law Newsletter

This issue includes decisions on:

Novel claim for sexual grooming dismissed
Tribunal reaffirms principles re “generalizations”
Student confidentiality protected by HRTO
Court refuses to hear Human Rights matter
Tribunal up holds self-contained placement
Student prohibition from attending Prom upheld by Court
Amalgamation continues to create legal disputes
Court upholds school division decision on transportation

Principal’s Qualification Program

Encourage teachers in your school to consider a vocation in school administration. The CPCO winter session of the Principal’s Qualification Program takes place January to April, 2010. Application deadline is January 8, 2010. Please forward this link www.cpco.on.ca/index.htm?Page=100,1 to your teacher leaders.

Equity and Inclusive Education

Continue the Learning
Have you signed up for Randall B. Lindsey’s presentation on Culturally Proficient Leadership? This is the second presentation in the CPCO/OCSOA Speaker Series. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage in conversation with this well-known author on the impact of changing school populations. More

CPCO 2010 CONFERENCE

Can We Count You In?

CPCO’s conference Embracing Our Catholic Vocation is the conference in Canada that meets the specific needs of Catholic principals and vice-principals. Mark April 22-23, 2010 on your calendar and be ready for professional learning that will engage, inspire and energize you. More