
LOOKING TO PUT ON A WORKSHOP OR EVENT FOR YOUR COLLEAGUES?
A portion of the Pro-D monies shall be established to make funds available for interest groups to sponsor activities or workshops on a district-wide basis.
When the group application is being accessed for the purpose of running a professional development opportunity the following criteria must be met:
-The application must be submitted a minimum of three weeks prior to the event.
-The application must include a poster that the STA will distribute to all STA members.
-The STA will run the registration under the Pro-D section of the www.sooketeachers.org website and close it 5 business days before the event is due to run.
-The greater of 5 STA members or a number of persons who represent 1% of the dollar value sought is required. I.e. applications for $1100 will require 11 registrants.
-The maximum amount of funding per event will be no greater than $3000 dollars.
-Workshops must be offered after school or on a Professional Development Day.
-Food and refreshments are limited to $15 per attendee of the event. Receipts are required.
-Honouraria are capped at $50 per 75 minute session.
-Pre-approval is required from the Pro-D Committee.