Welcome to OPSOA
The Ontario Public Supervisory Officials’ Association is the professional organization representing 300 superintendents and directors of education from the thirty-one English language Public District School Boards of Ontario. OPSOA advocates for public education as a fundamental right of all students in Ontario.
This web site provides information on the activities of the senior leaders in public education. Included is an overview of the association, its publications, and general contact information. Also, you will find links to other key education associations.
The section of this site accessible by members contains association news, minutes of meetings of the board of directors, provincial planning information, programs and strategies, course materials and connections with other education partners.
OPSOA is a vital organization whose network across Ontario assures the positive leadership of public education.
Frank Kelly
Executive Director
OPSOA Annual Conference and OPSOA/OPC Symposium
OPSOA Annual Conference
Thursday April 26th - Friday April 27th, 2012
Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto.
Theme: Ingenuity: Engineering the Future
More Information: Here
Download the Program: Here
On-Line Registration is closed.
OPSOA Alumni Luncheon and AGM
Thursday April 26th, 2012 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto.
More Information: Here
On-Line Registration: IS OPEN
OPSOA/OPC Symposium is FULL - Registration is Closed.
Wednesday April 25th 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (includes lunch)
Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto.
Theme:
Inspire, Improve, Innovate and Integrate.... Ontario - the Next Generation
Featuring: Dr. Andrew Hargreaves and Dr. Ben Levin
Who Should Attend?: Boards are invited to send up to 16 members – 8 OPSOA Members and 8 OPC Members.
More Information: Here
On-Line Registration: Closed.
ATTENTION SPONSORS : Information on sponsorship opportunities, hotel & registration: HERE
Linda Fabi: Multiple Award Recipient
Linda Fabi, Director of Education in Waterloo DSB was selected by CASA
as the designated Superintendent of the Year for Canada
and received the Xerox/CASA EXL award in July at the CASA conference.
The Canadian Superintendent of the Year is also presented at the
American Association of School Administrators conference
where the American Superintendent of the Year is selected.
Linda was included in that ceremony in Houston on February 16, 2012 and is seen in the photo to the left being presented witih the Canadian Superintendent of the Year Award.
Congratulations Linda!
OPSOA Joins Edvantage
After a significant search for an affinity program for our members, the OPSOA Alumni Leadership Team is thrilled to announce that all alumni and active members of OPSOA will now have access to the Edvantage Rewards Program. Edvantage is a rewards program exclusive to Ontario’s education community with access to over 45 partners across the province. OPSOA members will have access to great discounts, contests and special events. Savings are offered on phone plans, hotels, gym memberships, furniture, electronics, insurance and much more. Your membership card will arrive in the mail in the next few weeks.
Access the full list of membership benefits by clicking on the Edvantage logo.
Once on the Edvantage site click either "English" or "French" then click the radio button for "All Other Groups" and select "OPSOA" from the selection list. Click "Enter".
Coming Events:
OPSOA Annual Conference: 2012
When: Thursday April 26th - Friday April 27th 2012
Where: Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto.
Theme: Ingenuity: Engineering the Future
OPSOA/OPC Symposium: 2012
When: Wednesday April 25th 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (includes lunch)
Where: Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto.
Theme: Inspire, Improve, Innovate and Integrate.... Ontario - the Next Generation
New Supervisory Official Program
Phase 2: Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 The Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto
This two phase workshop is essential to a successful transition into the role of Supervisory Officer. Topics include: Preparing for the S.O. role, the Interview, Developing a Portfolio, Mentoring, Obtaining Credentials (S.O.Q.P.), Role of OPSOA re Contracts and Professional Development and much more... Phase 1 took place in October 2011.
More information is Available : CLICK HERE
CEO-CFO Annual Conference 2013
When: Wednesday, January 23 - Friday, January 25, 2013
Where: InterContinental Toronto Yorkville
National Early Years Conference: May 9 - 11, 2012
Imagine Our Future - Investing in the Early Years
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Save the date for this exceptional conference. Keynote Speakers include Nobel Prize Recipient, Professor James J. Heckman.
For more information: Click here
International Study Tour: Paris and Nice (July 21- August 3, 2012)
• The Leadership Academy, Faculty of Education, York University, is offering a 2 week certificate program July 21-August 3, 2012 for senior education leaders that will provide a forum for dialogue with global innovative leaders in Canada and internationally. For more information download a flyer. (PDF)