This was documented when PDSB was forced to implement The Journey Ahead program in 2013 following human rights cases, most prominently the one filed by former vice principal Ranjit Khatkur, that laid out evidence of widespread nepotism and discrimination in the board’s hiring and promotions practices.

The seniority associated with Regulation 274 cements the advantages of older generations. It's a common story of roadblocks many visible minority educators in Peel encounter. COVID-19 is impacting all Canadians. “If there is nothing in place like a regulation, I am concerned that this may not be reflected because then it comes down to principal hiring.”. They have traditionally been silent in Peel, even while issues of race in one of the most diverse regions in the world have boiled over. It has served older members well, with perqs like getting to teach for 50 days a year after retirement while collecting a handsome pension. If you do not know your ETFO Member ID, you can obtain it by: Telephone: Member Services at 416-962-3836 or 1-888-838-3836 ext 3806 or the MyETFO Portal Help Team at 416-962-3836 or 1-888-838-3836 ext 3827.

She said she was “surprised” some young educators were frustrated by the rule. We’ve seen that these things can’t be disentangled.”. Individuals like Bischof, who earned $219,980 in 2019 working full time representing teachers, have risen to the top of unions and are unlikely to want to see the foundations shaken. The Pointer file photos/Government of Ontario/Twitter-Simmi Jaswal/ETFO, By Isaac Callan - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. All rights reserved. 274 and ensure better equity, “For nearly a decade, Ontario has hired educators based on seniority. We are grateful for your patience and support during this time of uncertainty, and look forward to your participation in our programs and events during the 2020-2021 school year.

“The question that comes up is: are there going to be any parameters based on the demographics of hiring?” Hosein added. Once approved, providers develop their courses based upon these guidelines. What is my ETFO member ID and how do I find it?

© 2019 - The Elementary Teachers' Federation of OntarioETFO holds the copyright to all information on this website, except where specifically noted.All rights reserved. Copyright © 2020 The Pointer Group Incorporated. The bulletins are listed in reverse chronological order. We defend quality public education, & provide members with quality professional services. Even former Liberal premier Kathleen Wynne, who has a Master of Education degree and oversaw the creation of 274, described it as an “overcorrection”.

The Ministry of Education launched a sweeping investigation last year, ordered by Lecce, after shocking examples of discriminatory behaviour by PDSB educators and trustees highlighted by Black parents and community leaders could no longer be ignored. We defend quality public education, & provide members with quality professional services. We're the union representing public elementary teachers in Peel. “Why not come up with an excellent replacement for the regulation that is fair and promotes diversity and equity in hiring and then put it in place rather than presenting a hypothetical to replace the regulation? At PDSB, the second largest school board in Ontario, 67 percent of staff (mostly made up of teachers) are white and almost 84 percent of students are non-white. In 2010, Simmi Jaswal graduated as a fully qualified teacher. 274.

Staffing problems at the height of a global pandemic help too. “I’ve actually seen how, in the previous years before we had Reg. The stances of both Bischof and Bannister-Clarke show a slight softening and willingness to support reform. “If handled carefully, then removing that regulation could open a lot of doors, but … if there is no specific direction to address that disparity, then I don't actually think the barriers will be removed,” Jaswal said. This will help us report on important public interest issues the community needs to know about now more than ever. “As noted in countless studies, our teachers do not reflect the communities in which they serve. You can register for a 30-day free trial HERE. The 3/4 Classroom A STARTING POINT FOR PEEL TEACHERS Long Range Plans for Combined Grades Last updated April 2014. Diverse union members struggling to change these dynamics who have spoken to The Pointer are questioning why these organizations are not representing their interests despite collecting dues from them. “I’m with Harvey [Bischof] on that — I want to see a plan in place,” Gord Gallimore, an educator and vocal member of OSSTF Peel’s Disrupting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee (DABRAC) and an interim appointee to an executive, time-release position (meaning he will not work in the classroom) told The Pointer. We encourage you to check the ETFO website and Events website regularly for information about upcoming programs. This website is a PDF document search engine. We’re not seeing the representation of qualified teachers from many backgrounds that define our province’s rich diversity.”. “When you look at teacher colleges … most of the programs have maybe one or two Black teachers in them… that’s a huge issue,” she said. I was able to learn what I needed to, complete the task and then inquire about the topic on my own. “Addressing anti-Black racism, addressing discrimination in any form has got to be considered as equal priority [to COVID-19]. The 3/4 Classroom - Etfo Peel.

Her white classmates, she says, did not face the same protracted and tenuous career path.

When Sikh students in Peel were banned from wearing the Kirpan by the PDSB more than two decades ago, unions stood with the board and against the Sikh community. These candidates will now have direct and immediate access to employment opportunities outside the Catholic school system.”. It took five years after her graduation to secure a temporary teaching position with the Peel District School Board (PDSB) and a further four for her to make the permanent list. The Pointer asked Bischof if he would support the ending of Regulation 274 on condition the Ministry of Education replaced it with a policy that demonstrably improves the position of visible minority educators.

ETFO programs and events represent a key part of our members’ professional learning and leadership development each year. 274, our occasional teacher list, there were many racialized members who said they had challenges … being hired [from the list for a full-time position].”, Gail Bannister-Clarke, president of Peel’s ETFO local, said she's surprised many younger members didn't support Reg. The alarming probe documented what happens when Black and other visible minority students do not see themselves reflected or supported by administrators and teachers, who are overwhelmingly white, in a board whose student body is 84 percent non-white. Even after the program was launched cases of principals hiring based on nepotism and bias have been reported within the board. In Peel, as The Pointer has previously reported, the local OSSTF leadership has come under fire for delays implementing equity reforms, despite being supported overwhelmingly by members. In accordance with the Government of Ontario’s guidance for professional meeting and event facilities during COVID-19, physical distancing requirements, and concerns about co-horting, all ETFO events scheduled September 2020 through December 2020 will be held virtually.

At a time when vital public information is needed by everyone, The Pointer has taken down our paywall on all stories relating to the pandemic and those of public interest to ensure every resident of Brampton and Mississauga has access to the facts. © 2019 - The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, Instructions to Create an Account for New Members. For those who are able, we encourage you to consider a subscription. ETFO Peel, Mississauga, Ontario. Please send an email to trecords@etfo.org, Please click here to reset your password Reset Password , You will receive an email with your temporary password. Despite her enthusiasm, well rounded resumé and glowing credentials, the Punjabi-Canadian educator found doors being shut in her face. Your ETFO Member ID is a unique number assigned to you by ETFO in order to track your membership information.

Thank you. In order to update your Member Account Information on EMS such as School Board/ School Local/ School Name, Address, Contact information etc. “I do want to ensure it doesn’t go back to the whole nepotism ordeal,” he added, saying the union positions appointed by DABRAC would be key in negotiating an equitable replacement for 274 in Peel. He specifically cited the lack of diverse representation among PDSB’s staff as a problem central to the motivation for removing Regulation 274. Because seniority is measured based on when someone is added to the list rather than by how much they have been teaching recently, complacent older staff, who often don’t live anywhere near the communities they work in, with only a half interest in teaching can top a list that keeps enthusiastic new recruits shut out, she says.