OPC Hiring a Protective Services Consultant

We are hiring a Protective Services Consultant. The successful candidate will provide advice and support to OPC Members, represent Members in workplace investigations and discipline matters, develop relationships with school board leadership teams to enhance Member support and build on the OPC's reputation for the development and delivery of relevant, responsive professional learning for principals and vice-principals. Applications must be received electronically no later than 4:30 p.m. EST on Friday, February 2, 2024. In-person interviews will take place February 22, 23 and 24, and possible follow-up interviews will take place virtually on February 29. Learn more about the position and application details here. 

Upcoming Affinity Group Meetings

Our Affinity Groups are intended to bring people together over a commonality and share the mutual benefits of our shared identities. The groups are designated "safe spaces," where everyone in that group shares a particular identity. For people who are often underrepresented, underserved and often excluded by the systems in which they operate, an affinity space can offer community and reduce feelings of isolation through the benefit of shared experiences. Several of our groups have upcoming meetings planned.

  • East Asian Administrators – Wed. Jan. 31, 3:45-4:45 p.m. EST
  • South Asian Administrators – Thurs. Feb. 1, 4:30-5:30 p.m. EST
  • First Nation, Métis, Inuit Administrators – Tues. Feb. 13, 4:30-5:30 p.m. EST
  • Black Administrators – Wed. Mar. 6, 4:15-5:15 p.m. EST

CAP National Conference

The OPC is a member of the Canadian Association of Principals (CAP). CAP will be hosting its annual conference in Toronto April 23-26. It includes a pre- and a full conference. All OPC Members are welcome to attend one or both of these events at member prices. Find out more about the program and registration.

Goodlife Membership – Sign Up or Renew

As an OPC Member, you have access to a GoodLife corporate membership, offered through the Edvantage discount program. Purchase or renew your membership here. To complete your purchase/renewal, you will need your group name (Edvantage-OPC) and your Edvantage number (your OPC number). If you participate in the Edvantage program through TSAA or OCT, use your assigned identification number. For any questions, email the Corporate Programs team at GoodLife or call 1-800-287-4631.

Quote to Ponder

"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going." – Beverly Stills

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Queen’s Park Update

The House is in recess until February 20, 2024.

Last week, Minister Lecce announced a "back to basics" Kindergarten curriculum.