EDI Update

As your new school year begins, consider the importance of belonging and inclusion. How do we work to create spaces for students, staff and ourselves that foster a sense of belonging? The OPC coordinates identity-based Affinity Spaces for Members, which can provide time and space for connections for members of under-represented groups – especially if you work in a primarily homogenous region. We are in need of hosts for the 2SLGBTQQIA+ group. Please contact equity@principals.ca if you are interested in finding out more.  

Upcoming sessions:

• East Asian: Wed. Oct. 1, 3:30–4:30 p.m. EDT
• South Asian: Wed. Oct. 15, 4:30–5:30 p.m. EDT
• Indo-Caribbean: Wed. Oct. 22, 4:00–5:00 p.m. EDT
• Neurodivergent: Wed. Oct. 22, 4:00–5:00 p.m. EDT
• Persian: Tues. Oct. 28, 4:15–5:15 p.m. EDT

2025 Member Satisfaction Survey Feedback 

Thank you to everyone who completed our 2025 Member Satisfaction Survey. We recognize how busy you are and value the time and thought you dedicated to providing feedback. The survey report is now available. This year, we received an unprecedented 1,045 responses, far surpassing our goal and a remarkable increase from the 313 responses in 2024. Your engagement reflects the strong commitment of our membership, providing insights that shape our goals and guide the actions we take to better serve you. We remain committed to annual feedback and look forward to connecting in May 2026. 

OCT Survey 

All Ontario Certified Teachers in good standing have received an invitation to complete the Ontario College of Teachers Focus on Teaching survey. The resulting data will be published in a report on the College’s website next year. If you or any of your staff did not receive an invitation, or if you have any questions or concerns about the survey, contact focusonteachingsurvey@oct.ca. The survey closes on October 13. 

Quote to Ponder

“A school is a place where dreams are nurtured and futures are built.” – burningforsuccess.com

Media

• Former Premier, Minister and trustees speak out against cutting trustees
• Ontario Liberals face an uncertain future as leadership looms
• MPP responds to Minister’s plan to cut trustees
• Students celebrate bounty of their harvest
• Growing number of school boards report deficits
• Arbitration decision: class size maximums for students with special needs
• 14 math games for middle and secondary schools
• Ways principals can strengthen school culture
• Stricter parking rules after daycare crash raise concerns

Queen’s Park Update

The House is in recess until October 20.