March 3, 2010
Issue 26

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PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

Ontario Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy and PPM 119

On Monday afternoon, March 1, 2010, the Institute for Catholic Education held an information forum on PPM 119 for Ontario’s Catholic school partner groups. Provincial taskforce members Eric M. Roher, Borden Ladner Gervais, LLP and Kevin Kobus...More

FAITH REFLECTION

Taking Pain to the Heart

Writing in his journal during a time of bitter heartbreak, Henri Nouwen wrote these words: The great challenge is living your wounds through instead of thinking them through. More

Little comforts, glimmers of hope

I came upon an old lean-to on one of my mountain hikes. A few pieces of wood had been nailed together and set up in a remote pasture. As I looked at the lean-to, I imaged cattle, horses, and sheep seeking shelter, finding comfort from the harsh storms…More

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

Camp Micah

Leadership for Peace and Justice

Challenges youth to reflect on their personal leadership gifts, builds community and models leadership skills for transforming the world. More

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MEMBER SERVICES

When does CPCO send out 2009 tax receipts?

Tax receipts are sent out to associate members and PQP candidates only. Regular members’ dues are recorded on the T-4 slip provided by their employer. More

Executive Council Meeting Minutes

CPCO members are invited to review the minutes of the executive council’s January 15-16, 2010 meeting and the February 8, 2010 teleconference. More

New Leaders (Director and SO edition)

Cultivating Principal Leadership

Principal leadership and networking was the focus of a recent project undertaken by two school boards - one from the northern part of the province and one in Southwestern Ontario. More

Education Law eBulletin

In this issue:

Private School Without a Lease Agreement Has No Claim to Possession of Land
Workplace Harassment and Violence – Bill 168
Court Finds that Contributory Negligence Does Not Apply to a Four-Year-Old Plaintiff

Come Celebrate with Us
CPCO 2010 Awards

Join your colleagues at CPCO’s annual Gala Dinner to honour this year’s award recipients for Principal of the Year, Fr. John Redmond, Distinguished Service and Past-president’s awards. More

Call for Delegates

Each association is invited to elect delegates to represent them at the CPCO Annual General Meeting on April 24, 2010. Delegates must be named by March 8, 2010. More

Call for Nominations

Regular members are invited to submit nominations for positions to executive council. Nominations must be received by March 25, 2010. More

Call for Resolutions

Regular members of CPCO are invited to submit resolutions to the CPCO Constitution to Clara Pitoscia, executive director, by March 26, 2010.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy

The Strategy is designed to support an education system where all students in our publicly funded schools have opportunities...More