Available Resources and Supports for Conflict Resolution
Know who your local ETFO president is and make contact with them. Teacher and DECE local presidents
meet regularly and work together on an ongoing basis to support members and provide advice with
problem solving and mediation if necessary.
Your locals are there to support you in the following ways:
O Providing professional advice to support its members;
O Sharing what resources are available to you;
O Providing advice and guidance on how to approach the situation;
O Coaching you through your initial discussion;
O Brainstorming strategies you can put in place as team members;
O Offering clarification to any entitlements or limitations under your collective agreement(s);
O If necessary, facilitating conversations with you and your FDK partner; and
O Connecting you with ETFO Provincial PRS staff for support.
Before going to your principal, connect with your ETFO president or ETFO Provincial PRS staff to seek
advice. They may suggest speaking with your administrator as a team and can offer support on how to
approach the situation.
ETFO Member Rights and Responsibilities
ETFO represents teachers, early childhood educators, and other education workers in Ontario schools. The
following provisions of the ETFO Constitution are directly relevant to the issue of respectful professional
relationships, and apply to all ETFO members:
Article VI: Code of Professional Conduct
6.1 A member shall:
6.1.6 strive to eliminate all forms of harassment between individuals in the educational
system;
6.1.7 endeavour to ensure equity and inclusiveness in the workplace; and
6.1.8 strive to achieve and maintain a high degree of professionalism and to uphold the
honour, dignity, and ethical standards of the teaching profession.
In addition to the rights and responsibilities, each individual school board will have Respectful Workplace
policies and will have its own standards that apply to the professional relationship between co-workers.
Make sure you are familiar with your school board’s policies and procedures.
Remember, working together, communicating, and being respectful of each other’s experiences are key
to building and maintaining positive and professional relationships in FDK.
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