Teachers Teaching On Call

2011-12 TTOC Committee Chairperson: Shannon Harris

Welcome to your place on the VESTA website, VESTA TTOCs! Visit often to keep yourself up-to-date on TTOC-relevant issues.

2011-2012 Meeting Dates
Monday, 2011 September 12
Tuesday, 2011 October 4
Tuesday, 2011 November 1
Tuesday, 2011 December 6
Tuesday, 2012 January 31
Tuesday, 2012 February 21
Tuesday, 2012 April 10
2012 June (TBA)

Get news regarding TTOCs from the TTOC VESTA List-serv. Send a non-vsb email address to ttocc@vesta.ca for information about meetings, socials, your rights and opportunities for TTOCs.

Join TOC Talk our Yahoo list-serv for TTOCs. Communicate with other TTOCs and your VESTA Executive.

Accomplishments

We have proved that TTOCs are not voiceless or powerless in this district. We can make changes if we ask for them and if we work together.

Members making their selections at VESTA's annual TTOC Swap Meet

• EI Workshop
• More flexible SEMS profile system
• TTOC representative at Metro West Zone meeting.
• Presentation to board of trustees regarding plight of TTOCs.
• TTOC Year-End Social
• TTOC Resource Sharing Day
• Regular monthly TTOC Committee meetings
• Regular TOC Talk column in the VESTA News
• TTOC page on the VESTA web site
• TOCTalk online staff room for TTOCs

The VESTA Executive has also been strongly supportive of TTOCs. Beyond the regular support they provide to the TTOC Committee, they have also offered:

• A $1000 professional development fund for TTOCs
• TTOC professional development workshop at VESTA

Goals

Some of our future goals that we need your help to achieve include:

• Improve communications between TTOCs and between TTOCs and VESTA
• Abolishing the three-year time limit regarding retention of E status
• Online job postings and electronic job application
• Central Drop-off for job applications year-round
• Affordable extended health benefits for TTOCs
• More professional development opportunities and funds for TTOCs
• Resource centre for access to teaching resources, photocopiers, etc.
• Resource centre for access to teaching resources, photocopiers, etc.
• Standardizing pertinent TTOC information in classrooms, i.e TTOC folders, emergency kits, teacher expectations, etc.

Get Involved

The TTOC Committee is always seeking new members! We welcome all TTOCs to attend the monthly TTOC Committee meetings. Whether you have an issue to discuss, want to learn more about upcoming plans, or would just like to hear what other TTOCs are up to, we would love for you to join in. The meetings are casual and friendly and are held at the VESTA office. Our list of accomplishments shows that the TTOC Committee has been able to win many successes for all TTOCs in Vancouver. As you can see in the list of future goals, there is still much to fight for. The TTOC Committee cannot do it alone. Depending on how much time you can spare, feel free to just drop by one meeting or volunteer to contribute on a long-term basis. There are many ways you can help out:

The TTOC VESTA List-serv is a one-way communication email that informs TTOCs of important information and announcements. These occassional emails inform you about workshops, job action, meetings and provide clarification on relevant issues. Send your non-VSB email address to TTOCC@vesta.ca

TOCTalk is our virtual “staff room” for asking questions, telling about our experiences, posting great ideas and sharing stories. To join:
1. Go to TOC Talk – our Yahoo list-serv for TTOCs.
2. Click on Teachers on Call link.
3. Scroll down to subscribe to TOCTalk, click on link (ignore enter e-mail address).
4. Enter e-mail address.
5. You will receive an e-mail from Yahoo Groups with further instructions.

VESTA News

The TTOC Committee publishes the TOCTalk column in the VESTA News. Columns have been used to advertise upcoming meetings and events, share great ideas and FAQs. Watch for TOCTalk in the VESTA News! See Mail Outs and Phone Calls for information on receiving VESTA News at home.

VESTA Bulletin Boards

Each school has a bulletin board dedicated to VESTA TTOC information (usually in the staff room). When special TTOC events are advertised, VESTA Staff Reps at each school will post flyers on these bulletin boards. Scan the VESTA bulletin board regularly to catch special TTOC announcements.

Mail Outs and Phone Calls

CONTACT: Lori Liang. Make sure that the VESTA office has your current mailing address and home phone number. Mail outs such as the VESTA News and TOC newsletters are occasionally sent. In special situations, messages may be relayed by phone.

At the VESTA office

There is always a VESTA Executive member in the office happy to answer your questions. The best way to contact a VESTA Executive Member is by e-mail.

Remember to visit this page often to keep up to date on TTOC-relevant issues. Please tell your TTOC colleagues about this site and encourage them to get informed and involved.