Government, Ministry and Stakeholder News

The government frequently releases memos, bulletins, news releases or announcements of interest and importance to school leaders. While you may receive these communication materials directly from your school board, we will also post them here.

April 2022

Grade 9 Science Course - April 25, 2022
Revised Grade 10 Civics and Citizenship Course - April 22, 2022
Grade 9 and Elementary Mathematics Teacher Supports - April 7, 2022
Supporting Ukrainian students who have been granted an emergency authorization to enter into or remain in Canada - April 7, 2022

March 2022

SmartStart Hubs: connecting families to child development services - March 29, 2022
CMOH Reccom on Using Schools In Ontario for Election Purposes - March 29, 2022
Changes to the Ontario Student Transcript and Secondary Provincial Final Report Card Templates - March 10, 2022
Ministry of Education Update: Lifting of Health and Safety Measures in Schools - March 9, 2022
Winter 2022 Curriculum Updates - March 8, 2022

February 2022

Updates on the Ontario College of Teachers - February 28, 2022
CMOH Kieran Moore Memorandum - February 23, 2022
2022-23 Priorities and Partnerships Funding (PPF) - February 17, 2022
Learning Recovery Action Plan - February 17, 2022
Ontario Launches Largest Tutoring Support Program - February 17, 2022
Updated School Health and Safety Guidance for Extra-Curricular Activities - February 10, 2022
Support for First Nation Students in Provincial School Boards - February 10, 2022
Professional Activity Days for the 2022-23 School Year - February 8, 2022
Flexibility for Final Evaluations - February 8, 2022
Ontario’s Participation in Provincial, National, and International Assessments in 2021-22 - February 4, 2022
Ontario Launches New Preview Sites for Online Courses - February 1, 2022
Online Learning Graduation Requirement - February, 2022
Update on COVID-19 Testing Strategy for Ontario Schools - February 1, 2022
Consent at School Vaccination Clinics - February 1, 2022

January 2022

(OCT) Expanded Temporary Certificate - January 27, 2022
(OCT) Practical Experience Programs ProfEd - January 27, 2022
Attendance Reporting Tool Update - January 24, 2022
School Vaccination Clinics for Pediatric Vaccination - January 21, 2022
Vaccination Disclosure Policy - Updated Instructions - January 20, 2022
Memo for Employers - January 18, 2022
Joint Parents Letter - January 18, 2022
Letter To MOH from Prinicipal - January 18, 2022
School Vaccination Clinics for Pediatric Vaccination - January 17, 2022
Attendance Reporting Tool Update - January 14, 2022
Ministry of Education Update - January 12, 2022
- Revised Vaccination Attestation Reporting Template (Version 4.1) - January 12, 2022
Ontario Launching School-based Vaccine Clinics as Students Return to In-person Learning - January 12, 20222
Temporary Amendment to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) 50-day re-employment rule for the 2021-22 School Year - January 10, 2022
Vaccination Clinics for Education and Child Care Staff within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) - January 7, 2022
Ontario Accelerating Boosters for Education and Child Care Staff - January 6, 2022
Third Dose Opportunities for Education and Child Care Staff - January 6, 2022
Updates to the School Screening Tool - January 6, 2022
Ministry of Education Update - January 4, 2022

December 2021

50-Day re-employment rule increased to 95 days for some OTPP retirees until June 30, 2022 - December 31, 2021
Ministry of Education Update: Return to School – January 2022 - December 30, 2021
Ontario Updating Public Health Measures and Guidance in Response to Omicron - December 30, 2021
Sexual Abuse Prevention Program Notation, Professional Designation, and New Member Statuses (OCT) - December 20, 2021
Minister Letter to Parent Winter Break 2021 - December 10, 2021
COVID-19 Winter Break Updates - December 10, 2021
Amendments to Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) 132 - December 9, 2021
Fall 2021 Update: Mathematic Proficiency Test - December 6, 2021
Temporary Certificate of Qualification and Registration - Update - December 1, 2021

November 2021

Communication Resources to Support Vaccinations for Children 5-11 - November 26, 2021
Fall/Winter 2021-22 COVID-19: Health and Safety Update for Schools - November 18, 2021
Next Steps for De-Streaming: Grade 9 Course Codes and Descriptions for 2022-23 - November 10, 2021
Treaties Recognition Week 2021, November 1-7, 2021 - November 2, 2021

October 2021

Policy/Program Memorandum No. 81, Provision of Health Support Services in School Settings in 2021-22- New Expectations - October 29, 2021
Guidance on Assessment Evaluation and Reporting 2021-22 - October 29, 2021
Family-Managed Home Care Program/Self-Directed Care and the Provision of School Health Professional Services (Nursing) - October 19, 2021
Updates to the School Screening Tool for the 2021-22 School Year - October 18, 2021
Cyber Awareness Month 2021 – Cyber Protection Strategy - Octoberr 18, 2021
Proof of Vaccination Against COVID-19- Community Use of Schools - October 14, 2021
COVID-19 Pulse Survey - October 6, 2021
Safety Protocols and COVID-19 Related Protests and Incidents - October 1, 2021
Updates to the School Screening Tool for the 2021-22 School Year - October 1, 2021

September 2021

Pharmacy Eligibility Letter for Staff Schools - September 30th, 2021
Pharmacy Master List - September 30, 2021
COVID-19 Immunization Assessments for Vaccine Eligible Students - September 24, 2021
Mandatory Immunization Disclosure Policy - Rapid Antigen Testing Updates – Extension of Pharmacy Access - September 23, 2021
Board Improvement and Equity Planning with Demographic Data - September 20, 2021
Rapid Antigen Testing- Indemnification of School Boards - September 20, 2021
September 30, 2021 – National Day of Truth and Reconciliation - September 15, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Educational Video and School-Focused Vaccination Clinics - September 14, 2021
Rapid Antigen Testing Instructions & Verification Updates - September 13, 2021
Further Update on Mathematics Proficiency Test - September 9, 2021
Instructions issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health - September 7, 2021
Mandatory Immunization Disclosure Policy - Rapid Antigen Testing Updates - September 3, 2021
School Board Implementation Resource - Updated September 1, 2021
COVID-19 Guidance Updates - September 1, 2021

August 2021

Updates to the School Screening Tool for the 2021-22 School Year - August 27, 2021
COVID-19- School Testing Pilot Program - August 24, 2021
School Board Implementation Resource - Data Collection & Reporting - August 20, 2021
Revised Policy/Program Memorandum No.151- Professional Activity Days Devoted to Provincial Education Priorities - August 18, 2021
Immunization Disclosure Policy & Testing Requirements - August 18, 2021
Emergency and Crisis Response in the 2021-22 School Year - August 16, 2021
Ontario College of Teachers seeks qualified and dedicated individuals to govern the teaching profession - August 16, 2021
Resources and Training to support Policy/Program Memorandum no. 166- Keeping Students Safe- Policy Framework for School Board Anti-Sex Trafficking Protocols (PPM 166) - August 16, 2021
Ontario Working with Public Health Units to Run COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in Schools - August 16, 2021
Guide to Reopening Schools - August 13, 2021
COVID-19- Health, Safety and Operational Guidance for Schools 2021-22 Update - August 13, 2021
Standardized Ventilation Measures Report - August 13, 2021
Ontario College of Teachers Governance Modernization - August 9, 2021
COVID-19 Absence Reporting and Board Leads 2021-22 - August 5, 2021
Fire Drills in Schools 2021-22 - August 3, 2021
Fire Drills Guidance Document - August 3, 2021

July 2021

June 2021

Routine and School-based Publicly Funded Immunizations for Children - June 29, 2021
In-person Summer Learning - June 28, 2021
COVID-19 School Absence Reporting - June 28, 2021
Summer Learning Opportunities for First Nation Students - June 25, 2021
In-person Summer Learning to Support Student Success and a Strong Start to 2021-22 School Year - June 25, 2021
Reciprocal Education Approach: School Eligibility Documentation - June 11, 2021
New Grade 9 Math Course Curriculum Release - June 9, 2021
Communication Resources to Support Vaccinations for Youth 12-17 - June 9, 2021
Updates to the School Screening Tool and Ministry of Health Guidance to Public Health Units - June 9, 2021
Outdoor Year End Celebrations - June 7, 2021
Reminder: Further Guidance on Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting for the 2020-21 School Year | Orientations - June 3, 2021
Ministry of Education Update on the 2020/21 School Year - June 3, 2021
Acknowledging the Tragedy of Residential Schools: Discovery in Kamloops, B.C. - June 2, 2021
Health Canada Report on Vaccine Interchangeability - June 1, 2021

May 2021

Vaccinations for Youth Aged 12-17 - May 13, 2021
Ontario Strengthening Educational Supports for Children and Youth in Care - May 13, 2021
Learning Recovery and Renewal - May 4, 2021
2021-22 Priorities and Partnerships Funding (PPF) - May 4, 2021
Planning for the 2021-22 School Year - May 4, 2021
COVID Vaccine Update for Educators - May 3, 2021

April 2021

Mathematics Proficiency Test Update and Request to Share with Potential Test Takers - April 29, 2021
Update on Ontario’s Stay-At-Home Order - April 19, 2021
In-Person Learning for Students with Special Education Needs Who Cannot be Accommodated - April 16, 2021
Ministry of Education Remote Learning Update - April 12, 2021
Ontario Moves Schools to Remote Learning Following Spring Break - April 12, 2021
Letter to Parents from Minister Lecce - April 11, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - April 8, 2021
Educator Guide A Healthy and Safe Return to School - April 8, 2021
Spring and Summer Learning Opportunities - April 6, 2021

March 2021

2021-22 School Year - March 8, 2021
Prioritization of Education and Child Care Workers - Phase Two: COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Plan - March 8, 2021
Student Masking and Personal Protective Equipment - March 1, 2021

February 2021

PPM No. 165 - Teacher Hiring Practices - February 23, 2021
Revised School and Child Care Screener and Updated Health and Safety Measures - February 18, 2021
Expanded Targeted Testing in Schools - February 16, 2021
Ontario Returning 27 Public Health Regions to Strengthened COVID-19 Response Framework - February 12, 2021
Deferring March Break for the 2020-21 school year - February 11, 2021
Ontario Delays March Break in an Effort to Reduce Community Transmission of COVID-19 - February 11, 2021
School PHNs and COVID-19 Role Clarification Resource (2021-02) - February 10, 2021
Resuming In-person Instruction in Additional Boards - February 4, 2021
Temporary Certificate of Qualification and Registration - February 2, 2021
Ontario Making Additional Investments to Keep Students and Staff Safe - February 1, 2021

January 2021

New Temporary Certificate of Qualification and Registration (Ontario College of Teachers) - January 28, 2021
Further Guidance on Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting for the 2020-21 School Year - January 25, 2021
More Ontario Students to Return to Class - January 28, 2021
Education Sector Eligibility for Emergency Child Care - January 25, 2021
Boards Permitted to Resume In-person Instruction on Jan. 25 - January 20, 2021
Student Mental Health Action Kit and Resources for Staff Well-Being - January 12, 2021
Ministry Update COVID-19 - January 12, 2021
Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Saves Lives - January 12, 2021
Education Sector Eligibility for Emergency Child Care - January 11, 2021
Continued Remote Learning - January 8, 2021

2020

Supporting Students with Special Education Needs - December 23, 2020
Ministry of Education Updates - December 17, 2020
Summary of Bill 229 changes to the Ontario College of Teachers Act - December, 2020
COVID-19 School Absence Online Reporting Tool - November 18, 2020
Ontario Provides Additional Support to Help Indigenous Students Succeed - November 13, 2020
Temporary Increase to the 50-day Re-Employment Rule: November 11, 2019
Memorandum - Regulatory Changes for 2020-21 School Year - November 5, 2020

Updated Operational Guidance for Schools: November 5, 2020
Supporting School Board Operations for the 2020/21 School Year: November 3, 2020
Memorandum - Update on Teacher Hiring Practices - October 16, 2020
Interim Provincial Hiring Policy - October 16, 2020
Emergency and Crisis Response Guidance: September 18, 2020
Emergency and Crisis Response in Schools 2020-21: September 18, 2020
Memo: Fire Drills: September 8, 2020
Fire Drills Guidance: September 8, 2020
Ontario Releases COVID-19 Management Plan for Schools: August 26, 2020
PPM on Remote Learning: August 21
Ontario Takes Additional Steps to Better Protect Students and Staff: August 13, 2020
Government Guide to Reopening Ontario's Schools: July 30, 2020
Ontario Helping to Protect Communities against Racism and Hate - July 28, 2020
Ontario Building and Expanding Schools across the Province: July 25
School Year Calendar Submissions: July 2, 2020
Ontario Helping Youth Pursue New Opportunities - June 25, 2020
Approach to Reopening Schools for the 2020-21 School Year: June 19, 2020
Ontario Prepares for the Safe Reopening of Schools - June 19, 2020
Ontario Makes Major Investment in Mental Health and Technology to Support Students: June 18, 2020
Ontario Develops Additional Learning Materials for Students and Teachers - June 15, 2020
Ontario Unveils a Plan to Reopen Postsecondary Education - June 10, 2020
Province Reopening Child Care with Strict Protocols to Keep Kids and Staff Safe - June 9, 2020
2020 Summer School & Summer Learning Opportunities: May 29, 2020
Leveraging Staff Supports and Encouraging Cross Professional Collaboration: May 27, 2020
Personal Property Retrieval Guidelines for Schools: May 27, 2020
Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting: May 27, 2020
Appendix A: Technical Guidance for Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting: May 27, 2020
Health and Safety Top Priority as Schools Remain Closed - May 19, 2020
Ontario Announces Additional Workplaces that Can Reopen - May 15, 2020
School Boards Encouraged to Celebrate Student Achievement When it is Safe to Do So - May 11, 2020
Ontario Announces Additional Workplaces that Can Reopen - May 15, 2020
School Boards Encouraged to Celebrate Student Achievement When it is Safe to Do So - May 11, 2020
Ontario Enables School Board Employees to Be Voluntarily Redeployed to Congregate Care Settings - May 9, 2020
Guidance for Continuity of Learning: May 8, 2020
Ontario Expands Virtual Mental Health Services During COVID-19 - May 5, 2020
Letter to Parents: Apr 28, 2020
School Closures Extended to Keep Students, Staff and Families Safe - April 26, 2020
Assessment and Reporting: Apr 23, 2020
Ontario Government Supports Families in Response to COVID-19 - April 6, 2020
Mid-year marks, report cards, half credit courses: Apr 3, 2020
Ontario Provides Full Transparency by Releasing COVID-19 Modelling - April 3, 2020
Ontario Increasing Mental Health Support During COVID-19 - April 2, 2020
Ontario Extends School and Child Care Closures to Fight Spread of COVID-19 - March 31, 2020
Province Supports Postsecondary Students During COVID-19 - March 31, 2020
Ontario Extends Emergency Declaration to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 - March 30, 2020
Premier Ford and Minister Phillips Announce Additional Health Care Resources and Support for People, Jobs and Employers - March 25, 2020
Minister Letter to Parents - March 22, 2020
Ontario Significantly Enhancing COVID-19 Screening Measures and Supports - March 23, 2020
Ontario Helping Students Learn from the Saftety of Their Own Home - March 20, 2020
Ontario Extending Validation Periods for Driver, Vehicle and Carrier Products, Services and Health Cards - March 19, 2020
Update on Ontario Parks Operations Response to COVID-19 - March 18, 2020
Minister’s statement on cancelling EQAO - March 17, 2020
Ontario Enacts Declaration of Emergency to Protect the Public - March 17, 2020
Enhanced Measures to Protect Ontarians from COVID-19 - March 16, 2020
Update on measures for social services and youth justice sectors – March 16, 2020
Expansion of Telehealth Ontario resources – March 16, 2020
Government announces job protection for workers – March 16, 2020
Ministry of Finance impact on economy – March 16, 2020
Hospitals asked to ramp down elective surgeries – March 15, 2020
Self-assessment tool from Ministry of Health to screen for virus – March 14, 2020
Ontario announces school closure for 3 weeks – March 12, 2020