PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

CPCO’s Standing Committees

At its August meeting, the executive council selected member applicants to serve on CPCO’s five standing committees. On behalf of the executive council I am very pleased to welcome the 2009-2010 committee members. More

2010 CONFERENCE

Are You Ready?

Be prepared to: have your spirit uplifted; to laugh; to learn; and to be reminded of the importance and nobility of your work as an educator. Doon Wilkins, author and motivational speaker is ready to inspire you in his Thursday, April 22, 2010 keynote address in Windsor. Don’t miss out. Plan to attend CPCO’s annual conference!

FAITH REFLECTION

The Abundance of God as an Invitation to Generosity

The sun is extraordinarily generous, giving huge parts of itself away every second. Scientists tell us that every second, inside the sun, the equivalent of 4 million elephants are being transformed into light, an irretrievable, one-time gift. More

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MEMBER SERVICES

What are My Rights?

To learn about your legal and civil benefits program as a member of CPCO, visit the Private Members Site on the CPCO website. Make sure that you are informed about your legal benefits coverage. More

Be Careful

Last year there was an alarming increase in the number of workplace harassment complaints brought against administrators. Any member who faced such a complaint can attest to the tremendous stress...More

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

The Ultimate Dream Job Contest

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Take Our Kids to Work? The Learning Partnership, in partnership with Scotiabank has launched The Ultimate Dream Job Contest. This national online photo contest runs to October 12th...More

Nominate an Outstanding Principal

The Learning Partnership’s Canada’s Outstanding Principals' nomination forms are now available. The deadline for applications is October 30, 2009. More

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Leadership Journey

Thank you for the opportunity to continue my leadership journey and to learn so much about the Catholic education perspective.
PQP Part II Candidate

The fall 2009 Principal’s Qualification Program will run in the following locations:
Part I: Brampton, Toronto and Peterborough
Part II: Thunder Bay

Encourage your teacher leaders to join the journey in leadership. Late applications will be received until 4pm, October 1, 2009.

Come to Mattawa

Develop an awareness and understanding of the First Nation, Metis and Inuit cultures, histories and perspectives through the Ontario Provincial Police aboriginal awareness courses. More

Adaptive Leadership
Inspiration and Perspiration

Learn from Marty Linsky, co-author of Adaptive Leadership how this approach will help you to face some of the most important challenges in your career and why it takes inspiration and perspiration. Linsky’s presentation is the first of three in the 2009-2010 Speaker Series. More