Professional Learning Networks

PEER-TO-PEER CONNECTION STARTS HERE

CIS Ontario member network opportunities make it easy to find like-minded colleagues and draw on their collective, niche expertise and experience. Some networks meet throughout the year, others host one-off events. We work with our members’ needs to create networks that serve their interests and help them deliver excellence.

CISO Connect

Join your colleagues and peers on CISO Connect to network, share ideas and resources and learn something new! Visit connect.cisontario.ca and login using your current CIS Ontario member portal login.

Click Communities > My Communities in the top menu. If your Network is listed there you are already a member and can click to access. If your Network is not listed go to Communities > All Communities, find your network in the list and click the button to JOIN.

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Members, browse our networks below.

Click either of the 2 tabs below to browse our networks. 1) Job-Alike, Role-Based Networks 2) Affinity Networks.

Job-Alike, Role-Based Networks
Affinity Networks

Job-Alike, Role-Based Networks

Admissions and Enrolment Management Network
for members who work in and or lead the admissions or enrolment office
Advancement Network
for members who work in and/or lead the advancement office at their school
Alumni Relations Network
for members who work in and/or lead the alumni relations portfolio at their school
Archivists' Network
for member school archivists and those that work with their school’s archives
Assistant Heads' Network
for Assistant Heads, Deputy Heads, Vice-Principals and Heads of Division
Assistant to the Head of School Network
for Executive Assistants or for those who work in direct support of their Head of School or Principal
Boarding and Residence Network
for those who work in boarding, in a residence, or with student boarders
Business Educators’ Network
this network promotes education for and about business to students and provides leadership for the future direction of business education here in Ontario and across Canada
Business Officers’ Network
this network facilitates networking and collaboration for business office staff, operations staff and CFOs
Camps and Programs Network
for members responsible for camps and programs at their school. This includes: summer camps, march break camps, before and after school programs
CISAA Athletic Directors' Network
for CISAA Athletic Directors only. Includes Google Drive resource access, directory of CISAA ADs, documents, a discussion board and more
CITE (Teachers of English) Network
supports the teaching and learning of English, EAL, Media Studies and Drama at CIS Ontario schools
Coaching Community of Practice Network
open to all CIS Ontario members interested in learning more about Instructional Coaching and developing coaching practice
Curriculum Leaders' Network
a request to join network for Curriculum Leaders which includes resource libraries as well as a discussion forum for collaboration
Dance Educators’ Network
for dance educators and those involved in dance-related extra curricular programming
Database Management Network
for members who wish to join in discussions and share resources pertaining to data management as it relates to school constituent databases, as well as privacy implications such as the Canadian Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Network
for all members who work on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at their school
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Level Network
for members in a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion LEADERSHIP-LEVEL role at their school. Members would include directors, heads, vice principals, and those designated by their school to hold this position with specific DEI strategy and/or implementation responsibilities in their role
Drama Educators’ Network
for drama educators and those involved in drama-related extra curricular programming
Early Childhood Educators' Network
Experiential Educators’ Network
for experiential educators and those involved in service programs, global studies, experiential learning programs, outdoor education programs and any member that wants to have an experiential approach in their educator goals
Facilities, Plant and Property Network
Guidance Network
Heads' Network
a network hub for Heads and Principals of CIS Ontario member schools
Health Services - Athletic Therapists' Network – – member access
Human Resources Network
Language Teachers’ Network
welcomes all French, Modern, International & Classic Languages teachers, from JK to Grade 12, for collegial interaction, networking, and PD
Librarians' Network
for school librarians and those that work in/with their school’s library
Makers Network
for all STE(A)M / STEM / Makerspace / Robotics teachers and staff who have responsibilities in STE(A)M / STEM areas and/or manage the Makerspace in their respective schools
Marketing and Communications Network
Math Educators' Network
Mental Health Support Services Network
for members who support student and school community mental health. This would include social workers, psychotherapists, psychologists, and other mental health professionals
Music Educators’ Network
Nurses' Network
for school nurses and those that work in a nursing or health services capacity with their school.
Physical Education Teachers' Network
Risk Management Network – – member access
Science Educators' Network
Science Lab Technicians' Network
Spiritual Leaders’ Network
for school spiritual leaders, including chaplains and those involved in leading their schools in faith and spirituality
Technology Network
Thrive Student Leaders Advisor Network
University Relations Network
Visual Arts Educators’ Network

Affinity Networks

2SLGBTQIA+ Affinity Network
This space is for those that identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ members based on their gender identity or sexual orientation. This is not a space to learn about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Black Affinity Network
The Black Affinity Network provides an opportunity to learn together, reflect on ways to be supportive of one another, and to be together as a community to begin dialogue that can lead to actionable change.
People of Colour Affinity Network
The People of Colour Affinity Network provides an opportunity to learn together, reflect on ways to be supportive of one another, and to be together as a community to begin dialogue that can lead to actionable change.
Women's Network
The Women's Network was established to unite and connect all who identify as women from CIS Ontario schools. It provides participants with opportunities to meet peers, make networking connections and have meaningful conversations about work and their careers.