The Board of Trustees passed a motion on February 3, 2021 that outlined a schedule of reports on administrative space requirements, with a final recommendation for consideration in the fall of 2022.
At present, due to the hiring of a new permanent Director of Education, this review is being placed on hold until the new Director has an opportunity to provide input into the next steps of the review.
Please see below or click here to read the full memo.
The Leadership, Development, Training and Professional Learning Unit has shared a selection of upcoming leadership and learning opportunities available for Sch II staff. Take a moment to read the information below, which links directly to the Virtual Leadership and Learning Calendar. Once there, staff can also access additional learning opportunities, click on course titles for details and access registration information.
If you have any questions, contact the Leadership Development, Training and Professional Learning Unit.
Enjoy the learning and continue to stay safe!
LEADERSHIP LEARNING SERIES
To support the capacity building and professional learning of staff, the Leadership Learning Series is a compilation of webinars and self-directed learning opportunities with a focus on leading self and work effectively with others. (Target Audience: Schedule II staff & CUPE Central Support staff)
Mastering Meetings: How to Make Meetings More Efficient and Effective
June 8, 2021 - 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Whether running the meeting or simply participating in it, this program provides the knowledge and techniques for making the most of meetings. Among other practices, participants learn to provide a specific meeting focus, achieve productivity, and use effective tools for engagement and collaboration.
Leadership Attributes: Communication, Relationship Building
Professional Accountability: Professional Development
Skillful Collaboration: Working Successfully with Others to Achieve a Common Goal
June 15, 2021 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Creative thinking, effective problem solving, increased productivity, job satisfaction, and more: the benefits of collaboration are significant, both for individuals and organizations. That is, when things run smoothly. But there is much more to collaboration than working side-by-side with people. There is an effective way to collaborate - and an ineffective way to collaborate. Believe it or not, sometimes it is the wrong choice altogether. That is because successful collaboration requires a combination of the right situation, well-hones skills, and an open mindset.
Leadership Attributes: Relationship Building
Management: Problem Solving
Professional Accountability: Professional Development
Power of Personal Insight - Gain a Deeper Understanding of Self at Work
June 22, 2021 - 9:00 am to 10:30 am
The Power of Personal Insight is about identifying and appreciating your own behavioural style, and learning how to adapt those behaviours to create superior effectiveness in your role. This program will help provide better insight into ‘self’ by creating an awareness of your drives and needs as it pertains to an individual’s strengths, leadership, and influencing style. Being in control of your behaviours, mindset, and learning can contribute to creating positive conditions to achieve both individual and team goals.
Leadership Attributes: Conflict Management, Relationship Building
Professional Accountability: Professional Development
Please note that the ONE-T: CAEAS-ECAB Annual General Meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2021 at 2:30 pm. You can register to attend the session here.
If you have questions, please email info@CAEAS-ECAB.ca.
Attn: TSTN Members
Edvantage, your exclusive member savings program, has launched its new website and digital experience!
All Edvantage/TSTN members will need to register for an account to continue accessing their discounts, to receive their digital membership cards, and to invite family members to join the program.
Visit https://www.edvantage.ca/register_now to register for your account today!
(Your Edvantage Number is the same as your Employee ID.)
Have questions? Check out their Frequently Asked Questions when you visit https://www.edvantage.ca/ or email esupport@edvantage.ca.
ONE-T has released the new comprehensive benefits booklet - please click the link to download a PDF copy.
The booklet details the benefits and optional insurance coverage available to all eligible active members including Life insurance, Accident insurance, Critical Illness insurance, Health, Dental, and details about the Health Care Spending Account (HCSA). You will also find important information related to submitting claims, and details about other important benefits-related matters.
For any claims related questions, please contact Great-West Life at 1-866-800-8086. For enrollment and eligibility questions, please contact Cowan at 1-888-330-4010 or one-t@cowangroup.ca.
Please find below the TDSB’s Mask/Face Coverings Guide. This guide provides general information about requirements to wear masks/face coverings for students, staff and visitors; types of masks for students, staff and visitors; proper use of a mask/face covering; and exemptions and accommodations. This general info is also on the TDSB website along with videos showing proper use of masks/ face coverings.
Please find below the most recent update from ONE-T in regards to prescription dispensing fees (click image below to view larger or download a PDF copy).
For any claims related questions, please contact Great-West Life at 1-866-800-8086. For enrollment and eligibility questions, please contact Cowan at 1-888-330-4010 or one-t@cowangroup.ca.
Please find below a communication from the Ministry of Health in regards to the Wuhan novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) (click images below to view larger or download a PDF copy).
More information can be found on the Ontario Ministry of Health website: www.ontario.ca/coronavirus
Please find below the most recent update from ONE-T in regards to upcoming benefit improvements (click image below to view larger or download a PDF copy).
For any claims related questions, please contact Great-West Life at 1-866-800-8086. For enrollment and eligibility questions, please contact Cowan at 1-888-330-4010 or one-t@cowangroup.ca.
Please find below the most recent update from ONE-T in regards to their first Annual Report (click image below to view larger or download a PDF copy).
For any claims related questions, please contact Great-West Life at 1-866-800-8086. For enrollment and eligibility questions, please contact Cowan at 1-888-330-4010 or one-t@cowangroup.ca.
