The ETFO eNewsletter - Vol. 12 No. 4

The ETFO eNewsletter Vol. 12 No. 4 - October 20, 2017

ETFO Workplace Violence Survey for Members

This afternoon all ETFO members will begin receiving an email to participate in the ETFO All-Member Workplace Violence Survey. ETFO members should check their email inboxes and spam folders for the email invite from research firm Stratcom (Strategic Communications Inc.).

Survey results will help ETFO better understand the significance of workplace violence, personal experiences with workplace violence, awareness and usage of procedures to deal with workplace violence, and the efficacy of these procedures.

The survey will be open until mid-November to ensure all invited members have a chance to participate. The survey should take up to 20 minutes to complete.

If you do not receive your survey or have any questions please direct them to: [email protected].

Please help us promote the survey by sharing this graphic on social media:

ETFO Action on Violence in Schools - ETFO surveys members on classroom violence

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NEW! Workplace Violence Video #2

The second video in ETFO's three-part series on workplace violence in schools was released yesterday. Risk Assessment and Safety Plans focuses on how the risks of violence are controlled in schools.

Click to play the video

To view the first video on reporting violent incidents in schools, and to access some text resources, please visit the ETFO website.

Get involved in Student Vote

The next provincial election is scheduled for June 2018. The campaign period from early May to the first week in June is a great time to plan your civics lessons and participate in the parallel Student Vote project managed by the non-profit organization CIVIX.

Check out this online article by ETFO Upper Grand member Scott Montgomery about how Student Vote aligns with the curriculum.

Register now with Student Vote.

Leading the Way Leadership Institute

This two-part institute for ETFO mid-career educators will provide members with opportunities to explore and develop the skills and attributes needed to be a leader in the classroom and beyond.

Interested in developing your leadership potential? Learn more about the program in this flyer and submit your application by November 3, 2017.

Another successful Humanity Fund project

Recently the ETFO Humanity Fund supported a basketball court project by CanAssist African Relief Trust. This photo contrasts what conditions were like before and after:

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Recently, Donald Mark, teacher and coach in the Siaya District of Kenya, reported that the court is already having a big impact because students can continue to play, even in the rainy season, when before the ground would turn to mud. And, through sport and play the students are learning invaluable life lessons such as problem solving, strategy and teamwork.

Learn more about the ETFO Humanity Fund on our website.

Workshop: Woman Abuse Affects our Children

Equity and Women's Services (EWS) is offering a two-day training opportunity for ETFO women members interested in developing skills to help identify and work with children exposed to woman abuse.

This workshop is open to 35 women members of ETFO locals in Toronto, Durham, Peel and York Region.

For more information, please see this flyer. The deadline to register is October 31, 2017.

Nomination forms for the prestigious ETFO Awards have been posted to our website at www.etfo.ca/link/awards. Learn more about the awards in this flyer, and make sure to submit your form by February 1, 2018.
ETFO is currently seeking applications for an Executive Assistant with expertise in Health and Safety. Interested? Download this job posting and apply by October 26, 2017.
Nominations for the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence and Excellence in Early Childhood Education are now being accepted. Nominate a colleague today.
The Canadian Armed Forces Overseas Schools (Europe) are recruiting teachers and principals for the 2018-2019 school year. For more information please see this flyer.
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) is offering ETFO members a 30% discount on Toronto Marlies games in October and November. Interested? You'll find a link and promo code in this flyer.

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