PRO-D FUNDS

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CURIOUS ABOUT YOUR PRO-D FUND OPPORTUNITIES?

REVIEW ALL OF YOUR OPTIONS BELOW:

HEADCOUNT TEACHER FUNDS

Headcount teachers are teachers who have a contract in place as of October 21 (and are not on leave). Headcount teachers may apply to the STA Pro-D Collective Fund up to a maximum of $600 per teacher every school year, in addition to a maximum of $150 in Pro-D booksThese funds are approved on a first-come, first-served basis. Headcount teachers who participate in a Pro-D workshop or a classroom observation on an instructional day will be granted up to a 1.0 FTE TTOC credit per Pro-D year.  The maximum reimbursement amount for tuition, for the 2022/2023 Pro-D year, is $250.

TTOC & NON-HEADCOUNT TEACHER FUNDS

TTOCS & NON-Headcount teachers that do not have a contract as of October 21 can access $300 for Pro-D Funds on a first come, first served basis from the TTOC Calendar Account. TTOC’s must have worked a minimum of 2 days in the previous pay period to be eligible for funds. From these funds you may spend up to $150 on Pro-D Books and $250 on Tuition per Pro-D year.

PRO-D BOOKS

Through the STA – Munro’s Catalogue, members, including those on a leave, can can place an order once per semester (one order from November to January and one order from February to May) up to a total of $150 per school year. TTOCs who have worked at least 2 days in the previous pay period are also eligible for up to $150 in Pro-D books.  If purchasing professional books outside the STA – Munro’s Catalogue, books must be pre-approved, are limited to $100 and additional fees from alternative vendors including, but not limited to, shipping will not be covered,

LEADERSHIP FUNDS

This fund is under the direction of the Pro-D Committee for release and other costs associated with members working on STA Pro-D projects and initiatives. An application is required to access these funds.

LSA FUNDS

Local Specialist Associations (LSAs) can apply for a $350 seed fund in their first year and can access a further $250 a year thereafter.  LSA funds will be held in trust by the STA.  To withdraw money from the trust account, two signatures are required.  LSA funds roll over from year to year up to a maximum of $500

GROUP EVENTS

A group of members can utilize this fund to sponsor activities or workshops on a district-wide basis.

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