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ETFO Voice
The print publication of ETFO Voice includes a range of visually appealing
feature stories, curriculum resources, idea and research articles, reviews,
and news items about federation activities. The magazine is organized
around engaging themes, and offers a place for members to share teaching
and learning ideas with each other, and to enhance their knowledge of best
classroom practices, helpful resources, and new ideas in education. The
magazine is published quarterly.
The online magazine continues to increase in
popularity. Etfovoice.ca publishes online-only
articles and reviews, as well as items from the print
publication. The online magazine format allows
educators to tap into the power of social and online
media through the sharing of articles through trust-
based networks and engagement with content
through posting comments. This past year, a digital
archive was created so that all articles are now
searchable.
The best way to stay in touch with the magazine
is to “like” the Voice Facebook page at facebook.
com/ETFOVoice.
The Facebook page allows for
up-to-date information about newly released
articles, resources, and reviews, as well as writing
opportunities and contests.
Political Action
ETFO maintains a list of political action contacts in each local to keep them informed about activities at
Queen’s Park – those of the government and of the opposition parties. Members are informed e-mail.
ETFO also coordinates all-local and all-member campaigns to advance public education. Position papers,
fact sheets, and other resource material supporting the federation’s policies are posted on-line. Check
out the ETFO website at www.etfo.ca. Politically active members are also encouraged to join their local’s
political action committee.
ETFO members who are active in a provincial or federal party have access to financial support to attend
conventions and conferences of the main political parties. The ETFO Political Convention Subsidy
provides up to $500 to cover the expenses of members who attend these political meetings. The
guidelines for accessing the subsidy are available in the Action and Advocacy section of the ETFO website
on the Political Action page.
Professional Development/Learning
Increasing accountability demands, the focus on data – driven instruction, teacher inquiry and a shift
to increased collaboration at the school level have placed a new emphasis on teacher learning and
leadership. ETFO has responded to this challenge by offering a wide variety of professional learning
opportunities delivered in multiple formats, times, and locations. ETFO professional learning activities
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