j) ensure that report cards are fully and properly completed and processed in accordance 

with the guides known in English as *Guide to the Provincial Report Card, Grades 1-8 and 
Guide to the Provincial Report Card, Grades 9-12, and in French as Guide d’utilisation 
du bulletin scolaire de l’Ontario de la 1re à la 8

e

 année and Guide du bulletin scolaire de 

l’Ontario de la 9

e

 à la 12

e

 année, as the case may be, both available electronically through 

a link in the document known in English as Ontario School Record (OSR) Guideline, 2000 
and in French as Dossier scolaire de l’Ontario Guide, 2000, online at:  
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/curricul/osr/osr.html; 

or  

www.edu.gov.on.ca/fre/document/curricul/osr/osrf.html;

 *Beginning in September 2010, assessment, evaluation, and reporting in Ontario schools 

will be based on the policies and practices described in the document Growing Success: 
Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario’s Schools, First Edition Covering Grades 1 
to 12 found online at: www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growSuccess.pdf

k) co-operate and assist in the administration of tests under the Education Quality and 

Accountability Office Act, 1996;

l) participate in regular meetings with pupils’ parents or guardians;

m) perform duties as assigned by the principal in relation to co-operative placements of pupils; 

and

n) perform duties normally associated with the graduation of pupils.

CRIMINAL ALLEGATIONS

Legal Assistance for Members

The federation provides legal assistance to defend members against allegations that are related to the 
member’s employment responsibilities.

1. If you are contacted by the police or the Children’s Aid Society (CAS) regarding an allegation against you

2. DO NOT participate in or consent to an interview. Do not provide a written statement or account of 

what occurred to anyone before consulting ETFO.

3. Make no statement (verbal or written) to anyone including administration regarding the 

allegations/charges.

4. Say “I’m willing to co-operate but I am unable to comment until I contact the federation and legal 

counsel.”

5. Call ETFO staff in professional relations (PRS) at 1-888-838-3836 (416-962-3836) and state that your 

call is urgent.

“After Hours” Emergency Legal Assistance

If you require emergency legal assistance outside of ETFO office hours a voice message will provide you 
with the necessary instructions to reach an operator. The operator will ask you a few questions and will 
contact a criminal lawyer, if appropriate.

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