PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

Ontario’s Early Learning Program

CPCO, OPC and ADFO, are currently in discussions with Assistant Deputy Minister Jim Grieve and his staff regarding the September 2010 implementation of Ontario’s Early Learning Programs (ELP’s). More

CPCO CONFERENCE & AGM

Embracing Our Catholic Vocation

Is your calendar marked, so that you won’t miss out on the biggest conference for Catholic principals and vice-principals in Canada? Minister Wynne is coming. Doon Wilkins, Lou Rocha, Tim Liznick and others are ready to engage you in conversation. Don’t be the only one left out. More

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Principalship

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of principal. Applications will be received until January 25, 2010 at 12:00pm. More

Canadian International School

The Canadian International School in Bangladesh invites applications for the position of elementary principal for the 2010-2011 school year. The successful candidate will be a person who is seriously devoted to the development of a school. More

CPCO welcomes feedback and comments regarding this online newsletter. Please email Nelly Kelders at nkelders@cpco.on.ca.

MEMBER SERVICES

Considering Retirement?

Attend a retirement workshop in your area to learn more about how to plan for your retirement.
RTO | OTIP

Consult the CPCO website for a retirement checklist
So You Think You Want to Retire! article

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Close to retirement? Not sure when you should cancel your LTD coverage? Contact Member Services Director, Nelly Kelders before you decide to end your coverage at nkelders@cpco.on.ca.

New Leader Issue #6

Beyond Professional Learning Communities
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are very useful meetings for teaching staff. They can make a commitment to help the school to move toward a shared vision and identify objectives. More

FAITH REFLECTION

Lessons from the Monastic Cell

Monks have secrets worth knowing. Here’s some advice from the Desert Fathers: Go to your cell and your cell will teach you everything you need to know. Here’s another counsel from Thomas a Kempis’ famous book, The Imitation of Christ: Every time you leave your cell you come back less a person. More

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

There’s Still Time

CPCO will be offering the winter session of PQP at the following sites:
Part I: Ottawa, Toronto, Thunder Bay, Waterloo
Part II: Brampton, Chatham, Toronto, Waterloo
Late registrations will be accepted until January 22.

Equity and Inclusive Education

In this exciting session on Jan. 22, 2010, Randall B. Lindsey will engage participants in shared learning for equity and inclusive education and building a mentoring culture. Sign up today.

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

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence

Is there someone in your school community who deserves to be recognized for their outstanding contribution to education? Consider nominating them for the Premier’s Awards. The deadline for nominations is February 1, 2010. More