PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

Principals in Board Positions

In a recent arbitration decision (November 11, 2009) between the St. Clair Catholic District School Board and the Ontario English Catholic Teachers?Association, Mr. M.B. Keller (arbitrator) found in favour of...More

FAITH REFLECTION

Respect for Each Other in a Polarized Community

We live today in a highly polarized world and within highly polarized churches. In this, we are not unique. A certain degree of polarization exists within every community and is normal and healthy. However the bitterness, mean-spirit, and lack of respect...More

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence

The Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence recognize educators and staff who excel at unlocking the potential of Ontario's young people. This is your opportunity to give these remarkable professionals the recognition they deserve. More

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MEMBER SERVICES

Website Disruption

The CPCO website will be offline from 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 25 until 7:00 a.m. Friday, November 27, 2009 for system upgrades.

Council of District Representatives

The Council of District Representatives will meet with the CPCO executive council and staff on November 20-21, 2009. Members are reminded to provide their local CDR with input for the agenda items. More

Are They Covered?

New vice-principals often find the first few months on the job overwhelming. They tend to leave personal paper work for later. Principals, make sure your vice-principal has applied for CPCO membership and LTD where applicable. The 90 day window is closing in the next 10 days for most. Contact Member Services Director Nelly Kelders at nkelders@cpco.on.ca if you have questions or need assistance.

Advent Resources

Advent prayers, reflections and services are available in the Catholic School Administrator’s Toolkit section on Faith, Community and Culture. More

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

10th International Education and Business Partnership Conference

In April 2010, Toronto will host this prestigious conference. Consider this to be an opportunity for Canadian school boards, administrators and teachers to showcase their innovative practices in the area of Education Business Partnerships as well as have students participate in the Global Enterprise Challenge simultaneously with other students around the globe. More

Mentor New Leaders

Encourage teachers in your school to consider a vocation in school administration. The CPCO winter session of the Principal’s Qualification Program (PQP) takes place January to April, 2010. Application deadline is January 8, 2010. More

Sign Up Now

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