OSSTF York Region

D16 T/OT is committed to the professional learning of our members.  Each year we offer funding for conferences, workshops and training.  The maximum amount paid per conference for 23-24 is $150/member.

1) View the conference funding guidelines, for more details, pre-approved conference list and exclusions.

2) Apply for funding   Please wait for approval before incurring any expense. 
Please anticipate up to two weeks for an approval.

3) Submit receipts for reimbursement

Note: If the conference is on a work day, you must connect with your administration to get approval to attend the conference and get an appropriate STAR code from your admin.

Through provincial OSSTF, members can apply for funding to support them in attending training, a workshop, conference of course in anti-racism and equity.  Funds are granted on a first-come, first-served basis and must be applied for.  The maximum amount per member is $400.

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This year the process is different from last year and all applications and reimbursements are completed through provincial office.
Note: I received an email today (March 28th) that they have exhausted the funds for the 2023-2024 school year.  We sent about 40 emails last night to members who took AQs which may be eligible, and I think we broke their inbox.  If you take additional courses in the next school year, the funding resets July 1, 2024 but the application form is not available to us until early September when we receive the new Financial Handbook. 
1) View the Anti-racism and equity training funding guidelines, and process for more details.

2) Application form  Please wait for approval from the province before incurring any expense.

3) Instructions for reimbursement process are in the guidelines above.

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Note: If the event is on a work day, you must connect with your administration to get approval to attend the event and get an appropriate STAR code from your admin.

Each year, teachers must complete their Annual Learning Plan (ALP).  This is due by the end of October, unless this is your NTIP/TPA year.  OSSTF D16 T/OT Ed Services committee has created an ALP Generator to support you with this task.

The Educational Services Committee of District 16 T/OT annually recognizes the extraordinary services of devoted members with the Unsung Hero of York Awards.   Members should nominate your colleague by completing the nomination form by the submission deadline to their Ed Services Rep or Branch President leading up to the spring deadline.

• The Branch Executive selects the Unsung Hero Award Recipient from the submissions and notifies the D16 T/OT office of the award winner.

Poster to promote the award   ~   Award criteria and nomination form 

Make a copy of the form to type your nomination, or print and fill out by hand.  Give the completed form to your Branch President by the deadline.   The deadline for the 2023-2024 school year is May 15th.