PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

CPCO Congratulates Members

The Learning Partnership annually presents Canada’s Outstanding Principals™ (COP) awards to principals from across Canada, who have made a measurable difference in the lives of their students and their own local communities. The Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario wishes to congratulate the following members…More

CPCO CONFERENCE & AGM

Embracing Our Catholic Vocation

Have you made your plans to join hundreds of colleagues at CPCO’s conference? The workshops are fantastic, abounding with learning. Your life will never be the same after April 24, 2010. Embracing Our Catholic Vocation conference will change how you view your role in Catholic education forever. More

FAITH REFLECTION

Haiti and the Theodicy Question

Where is God in the countless tragedies that happen in our world? Where is God when bad things happen to good people? Where was God during the Holocaust? These are timeless questions and, taken together, constitute what is often called the theodicy question, the question of God and human suffering. More

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MEMBER SERVICES

Executive Council

CPCO members are invited to review the minutes of the executive council’s November 19-20, 2009 meeting. More

Early Learning Initiative

If you are not involved with the Early Learning initiative but want to know more about the government’s program, visit the Ministry of Education Early Learning website. Learn about the integrated extended day, what others are saying about it and more.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

OCSBOA Seeks New Executive Director

The Ontario Catholic School Business Officials’ Association (OCSBOA) invites applications for the position of Executive Director. A letter of interest and updated CV must be received not later than February 12th, 2010. 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

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

CPCO/OCSOA Speaker Series 2010

Only two events remain. Register now.

April 9, 2010 meet Robert Kegan and engage in a day of learning that will make you a leader of change.

May 19, 2010 spend a day with Patrick Duignan as he assists you with integrating succession planning and talent development into your board’s strategic plan. It is a call to action. More

Looking for Resources!

If you are in need of professional learning materials visit the CPCO Professional Learning website for information on a wide variety of topics including literacy & numeracy, equity and inclusive education, safe schools and more.

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