Archive for January, 2012

Outstanding educators deserve something exceptional

Published on January 15, 2012 in Ministry of Education News. 0 Comments

The Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence recognize educators and staff who are helping Ontario students and young children realize their full potential. This is your opportunity to give these remarkable professionals the recognition they deserve.

There are two new awards this year: Early Childhood Educator of the Year and Full-Day Kindergarten Team of the Year for a total of eight categories.

Know someone you would like to nominate? Find out more here!

Call for Volunteers!

Published on January 15, 2012 in News. 0 Comments

The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) is looking for principals and parents who are members of school councils to volunteer to participate in a working group to develop resources to support school councils.

The working group will meet two or three times – by phone or in small regional groups – during the winter and spring of 2012.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Brian Evoy at brianevoyaloapcedirector@gmail.com by January 25, 2012.

If you would like any more information about EQAO and its resources for parents, please visit www.eqao.com,  contact the agency’s information centre at 1-888-327-7377 or email at email@eqao.com.