Conferences, Workshops and Professional Development
This page provides information on OPSOA activities organized by the type of activity: Conference and Workshop or Professional Development.
You can view a List of Upcoming Events organized by date.
A list of the meeting dates for the OPSOA Board of Directors is listed on that page.
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OPSOA CONFERENCES and WORKSHOPS
OPSOA Professional Assistants' Conference: 2012
Please stay tuned for upcoming information.
Registration & Further Information: TBA
CODE CEO/SBO Annual Conference: 2012
When: Wednesday, January 25th to Friday, January 27th 2012
Where: InterContinental Toronto Yorkville Hotel
Registration & Further Information: Please call the CODE Office at 905-845-4254.
OPSOA Annual Conference: 2012
When: Thursday April 26th and Friday April 27th 2012
Where: Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto.
Theme: TBA
Registration & Further Information: Coming Soon.
View 2011 conference photos.
View 2010 conference photos.
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
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.
Fee: $390.00 per person (includes HST). Payment is by cheque only. Cheque is payable to “OPSOA” due April 11, 2012.
On-Line Registration: Coming Soon.
View 2011 symposium photos.
We are pleased to provide the report (PDF) from the 2011 OPSOA/OPC Symposium with Dr. Michael Fullan and Ben Levin
on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Download Here
View 2010 symposium photos.
We are pleased to provide the report (PDF) from the 2010 OPSOA/OPC Symposium with Dr. Michael Fullan and Dr. Andrew Hargreaves
on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Download Here
OPSOA Regional Meetings: 2011
When: Coming Soon.
CASA Annual National Conference: 2011
When: Thursday July 7th to Sunday July 10th 2011
Where: Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls – Fallsview, Niagara Falls, ON
Theme: 21st Century Learning
Registration & Further Information: Here.
OPSOA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
New Supervisory Official Program
This 2-phase OPSOA program offers leadership opportunities to newly appointed Supervisory Officials (0-3 years).
Phase 1:
Wednesday, October 5th and Thursday, October 6th, 2011 Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel
FOR NEWLY APPOINTEDSUPERVISORY OFFICIALS (0-3 years), this 2-phase program offers the following leadership opportunities in Phase One:
Wednesday , October 5th (hosted by OPSOA):
- Network with other colleagues new to the job & meet with OPSOA President and Executive Director
- Panel of Directors – Perspectives on the Role of Supervisory Officials and your Relationship with the Director and Trustees
- Technology and the New Supervisory Official
- Mentoring/Coaching Session
- Case Studies – Review and Discuss the Implications for SO’s using Case Studies that Confront Supervisory Officials in Ontario
- Evening Dinner and Networking
Thursday, October 6th (hosted by The Institute for EducationLeadership):
- Deputy Minister and Assistant Deputy Ministers of Education – Introduction & Table Conversations
- Introduction to Institute for Education Leadership (IEL)
- Ken Leithwood – Latest Evidence about High Performing School Systems
- Small Group Discussion – Exploring the Ministry
Phase 2:
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 The Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto
Registration:
Registration, for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 including HST, is $250.00.
Watch for on-line registration information to be posted shortly!
Registration Form & More Information: Here (PDF)
S.O. - What's it All About?
When: Sunday, November 20th and Monday, November 21st 2011
Where: Queen's Landing, Niagara on the Lake
This 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...
On-Line Registration: CLOSED
More Information: Download Here (PDF)
Supervisory Officers' Qualification Program
Offered in conjunction with Ontario Principals' Council.
See the Ontario Principals' Council Web Site for further details.
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:
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Professor James J. Heckman, Nobel Prize Recipient
- Dr. Clyde Hertzman, University of British Columbia
- Dr. Stuart Shanker, York University
- Mr. Jim Grieve, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Education
- Dr. Jean Clinton, McMaster University
Registration Opens January 10, 2012.
Download a brochure in PDF format.
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)
