PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

Managing H1N1 in Schools

The principals' role of keeping schools healthy and safe has been ratcheted up with the complexities of our communities dealing with the prevention and management of the H1N1virus in all elementary and secondary schools. More

FAITH REFLECTION

On Litmus Tests for Christian Discipleship

We live today with a lot of polarization, both inside of our churches and in society at large. There is something healthy in this, despite its bitter underside. Moral outrage and anger is in the end an indication of moral fervor. More

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

Descriptive Feedback

In professional learning communities across Ontario, the conversation is increasingly turning to the importance of well-designed formative assessments. Providing students with clearly articulated criteria for assessment, with just-in-time descriptive feedback, not only fosters improved learning. More

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

MEMBER SERVICES

Council of District Representatives

The Council of District Representatives (CDRs) will meet with the CPCO executive council in Toronto on November 20-21, 2009. Members are invited to review the meeting agenda and provide feedback to their CDR on topics of interest to them. More

Education Safety Association of Ontario

In this issue learn more about:
H1N1 Flu Pandemic Planning
Bill 168 ?What does it mean to you?
More

Education Law eBulletin
Shibley Righton LLP

In this issue:
Ontario Human Rights Tribunal Imposes Interim Publication Ban

Court Upholds Arbitration Decision Allowing Principals and Vice-principals to be Assigned to Teaching Positions. More

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Professional Learning Resources

The new format of CPCO’s website makes locating professional learning resources easier than ever. Resources are available for Aboriginal education, literacy and numeracy, safe schools, mentoring and coaching and much more.

A Day of Remembrance

Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. Veteran Affairs Canada provides a variety of resources. More

Remembrance Day Videos

There are a variety of Canadian videos on YouTube celebrating the sacrifices of Canada’s soldiers.