Professional Learning Opportunities

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Listed below are a mix of local (WROTL), provincial (ETFO), and board (WRDSB) programs being offered.

For events hosted by ETFO provincial you can register through their event portal found here.

*If the event requires a registration fee you may be able to apply for funding through the Membership Development Fund (MDF). If you are unsure please email office@wrotl.ca, or call in at 519-571-0222 and one of our executive member can assist you. More information about the MDF can be found here.

Events

HostDateEventHow to Attend
April 10-11 20262025-2026 GSA Symposium*Registration is through the ETFO secure site, where you will need to log in w/ your ETFO information. Registration closes March 2 at 9am.
*Has a $50 registration fee
April 15 & 162025-2026 Anti Oppressive Framework (GP)*Registration is through the ETFO secure site, where you will need to log in w/ your ETFO information. Registration Closes March 13, 9:00am.
*in Thunder Bay
April 232025-2026 Putting Young Minds First- Student Mental Health*Registration is through the ETFO secure site, where you will need to log in w/ your ETFO information.
*Registration Closes March 2, 5pm
April 28-29 20262025-2026 Anti Oppressive Framework (GP/WP)*Registration is through the ETFO secure site, where you will need to log in w/ your ETFO information.
Registration closes March 13, 9am
*taking place in Toronto
May 22025-2026 Bargaining Basics For New Members*Registration is through the ETFO secure site, where you will need to log in w/ your ETFO information. Registration closes March 16, 4pm
*Has a $25 registration fee

* For any registration fees that are not to be refunded once you attend the event, you may be able to use your unused MDF funding to cover the cost (if you have not yet used it). If you are unsure please email mdfadministrator@wrotl.ca , or call us at 519-571-0222 and one of our executive member can assist you.

The school board uses Google groups to send out messages and opportunities to the those interested in that topic. You can sign yourself up to receive the messages from these groups using your school board email address. They might need permission to join. This can be done by clicking join group.