Professional Resources and Supports

Related Links

• askOSSTF The five “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ) categories in this section of the website provide information about a wide variety of questions that new members often have about being part of a union in general or about OSSTF/FEESO in particular.
• Curricular Materials and Classroom Resources

  OSSTF/FEESO produces various curriculum packages and classroom supports for use in Ontario classrooms.

• Common Threads

  Common Threads is the name of our international solidarity program. A team of OSSTF/FEESO members travels in the summer to research a social justice issue and then spends the year designing new curriculum.

• Differentiated Instruction Annotated Bibliography

  An annotated bibliography of several publications dealing with Differentiated Instruction and address issues of curriculum development, lesson planning, instruction and assessment.

• Shout Out Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Heterosexism

  This booklet designed to educate young people on issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity.  Included in the publication is a series of autobiographical stories describing the first-hand experiences of those challenged by these issues, as well as educational information and resources.

• Still Not Laughing

  Still Not Laughing – A Resource List is a bilingual annotated bibliography which serves as a reference for a wide range of resources including curriculum and program ideas, interactive websites, support services, government documents, audio-visual materials and advocacy opportunities. Still Not Laughing – A Toolkit for Action is a bilingual resource book which begins with a look at current challenges and legislation related to sexual and gender-based harassment in our schools, both as learning environments and as workplaces. Subsequent sections offer a framework for developing effective strategies aimed at changing attitudes and behaviour, as well as some ideas that can be used as a starting point for action.

• Teaching Resources

  The Educational Services Committee has compiled links to teaching resources available on the Internet. There are links to methodology, reference and curriculum subject area resources.

Related Attachments

• The ABC’s of survival: The first weeks in the classroom abc-s-of-survival.pdf Practical advice for your practicum placements or when you obtain a teaching position.