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Who We Are

The Educational Services committee looks for opportunities to celebrate our members and provide opportunities to support our members in their professional development.  We have the annual learning plan generator to support with the board ALP requirement for setting goals for the school year, conference funding supplement to support learning that YOU want, and workshops/events on topics of interest for teachers. 

D16 Conference Funding

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The application form for

conferences/workshops you plan to take July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 is now open.

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 24-25 is $150 per member.
Members can access the funding once per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

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

2) Apply for conference funding   Please wait for approval before incurring any expense. Please anticipate up to three weeks for an approval, applications submitted during July and August will be processed for approvals in September.

3) Submit receipts for reimbursement

4) AQ, ABQ, PQP, and Masters courses are not eligible for this funding.

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.

D16 AQ Funding

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The application form for

courses you plan to take July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 is now open.

D16 T/OT is committed to the professional learning of our members.  Beginning in July 2024, we are offering funding for AQ courses.  The maximum amount paid for an AQ course for 24-25 is $150 per member.
Members can access the funding once per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

1) View the AQ funding guidelines, for more details.

2) Apply for AQ funding   Please wait for approval before incurring any expense. 
Have your OSSTF number handy.  This can be found on your OSSTF Edvantage card.
Please anticipate up to three weeks for an approval, applications submitted during July and August will be processed for approvals in September.

3) After receiving approval, submit receipts for reimbursement.

Note: Masters courses and PQP courses are not eligible.

Anti-Racism and Equity Training Funding

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Applications for
24-25 school year
are now open.

Through provincial OSSTF, members can apply for funding to support them in attending training, a workshop, conference of course in anti-racism and/or equity.  Funds are granted on a first-come, first-served basis and must be applied for.  The maximum amount per member is $400. The event must take place before June 30th, 2025.​

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The application process, approvals, and reimbursements are all completed through provincial office.
1) View the Anti-racism and equity training funding guidelines, and process for more details.

2) Application form Once submitted, please wait for approval from Provincial OSSTF before incurring any expenses.

3) Instructions for reimbursement process are in the guidelines above and will also be in the email provided by Provincial OSSTF if your application is approved.

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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.

ALP Generator

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.

Unsung Hero Award

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 by May 27th.


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 2024-2025 school year is May 15th. 

Education Partnerships

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The Educational Services Committee is committed to helping members and their families gain access to Discounts, Subsidies, Grants & Scholarships.  Using your OSSTF membership card and/or your College of Teachers card can help you take advantage of discounts and free services offered to teachers.

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