Professional Development Fund Criteria |
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Eligibility:
All PCTA members are eligible to apply for the Professional Development (PD) Fund once per year (June 1 to May 31).
Funding:
The PD Fund supports personal, self-directed professional development after accessing school-level PD funds.
Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Requests exceeding the budgeted amount may be considered at the discretion of the PCTA Executive.
Funds are intended for out-of-pocket expenses only.
Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Requests exceeding the budgeted amount may be considered at the discretion of the PCTA Executive.
Funds are intended for out-of-pocket expenses only.
Eligible Activities:
Funding may be used for the following, but is not limited to:
Conference/webinars / workshop registration fees
Post-secondary coursework (University, College, Continuing Education)
Classroom visits
Professional learning materials
PLCs/focus groups
Coaching/refereeing training
Accommodations
Mileage and meals (MTS PD Day excluded)
-Mileage: $0.70/km
-Meals: Breakfast $ 20, Lunch $31, Supper $41
Conference/webinars / workshop registration fees
Post-secondary coursework (University, College, Continuing Education)
Classroom visits
Professional learning materials
PLCs/focus groups
Coaching/refereeing training
Accommodations
Mileage and meals (MTS PD Day excluded)
-Mileage: $0.70/km
-Meals: Breakfast $ 20, Lunch $31, Supper $41
Ineligible Expenses:
MTS Professional Day
School funded activities or Division funded activities
School initiated Projects or /In-School PD
Division initiated /planned PD
Professional memberships
Classroom materials
Guest teacher costs
Child/dependent care
Cancellation costs
Training
Personal Wellness
School funded activities or Division funded activities
School initiated Projects or /In-School PD
Division initiated /planned PD
Professional memberships
Classroom materials
Guest teacher costs
Child/dependent care
Cancellation costs
Training
Personal Wellness
Funding Limits:
Individual applications may receive up to $200 per year.
Application Process
- Obtain principal approval and check if school funds are available for PD. If available, do
not apply to the PCTA PD Fund. (Note: Schools are responsible for covering the guest
teacher costs.) - Attend the PD event.
- Complete and submit the PCTA PD Fund Application click here
- Reimbursement will be made upon approval of submission of itemized receipts and
proof of completion.
Reimbursements:
Reimbursements will be based on actual expenses with receipts, certificates, or transcripts for
coursework. Applications will be processed in order of receipt and are contingent upon fund
availability. Processing may take up to one month.
coursework. Applications will be processed in order of receipt and are contingent upon fund
availability. Processing may take up to one month.
Application Deadlines:
Applications must be submitted by May 31 of the current school year. Please note that funds
are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first served basis.
are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first served basis.
If you have any questions regarding the PD Fund, please contact the PD Chair.
