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Spring registration is now open and courses begin on April 21, 2026. ETFO AQ courses provide classroom resources and instructional strategies, tools, and transition ideas for educators. Check with your board to inquire about what subsidies might be available to you for general AQ courses, such as Mathematics and Special Education. Register early to secure your spot as courses fill up quickly. Visit etfo-aq.ca to register.

It is ETFO’s position that EQAO be eliminated. The Federation believes that ongoing daily assessment by teachers is more meaningful and effective for students and parents. All students in publicly funded schools are legally required to write the provincial tests unless formally exempted. In Ontario, there is no legal way to withdraw students from EQAO. However, parents can request that their child not participate in any part of the EQAO testing. More information and a samp

As part of the Women’s Program (WP) review, ETFO is launching a survey beginning Monday, March 23, 2026, and closing on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The survey is open to all members who identify as women, in alignment with Article X, Section 4 of the ETFO Constitution regarding women’s programs. Women members are invited to contribute to the WP review process, whether they have participated in women's programs or not. Please share this opportunity widely within our m

Have you heard the news? A province-wide Day of Action has been called for Wednesday, April 29. This action is part of the provincial action plan to mobilize our union for the 2026 round of central bargaining. Save the date and speak with a workplace steward or your local executive for an update on this action, and learn more about how to show your support. For more information on ETFO's bargaining process, visit etfocb.ca .

For years, educators have spent hundreds of dollars of their own money to ensure students have what they need. If the government is finally acknowledging this reality, it’s long overdue. But let’s be clear: educators cannot be bought, and our commitment to strong public education is not something this government can purchase with a pre‑bargaining announcement. Read the release