Government and Ministry 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.

September 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
Memorandum - Regulatory Changes for 2020-21 School Year - November 5, 2020
Memorandum - Update on Teacher Hiring Practices - October 16, 2020
Interim Provincial Hiring Policy - October 16, 2020