Please enter the book you would like to purchase for your Professional Development.

As per Pro-D Policy Section 6.1 - Examples Funded Under This Policy:

-Professional Books (paper and electronic) used for improving teaching practices.

As per Pro-D Policy 6.2 Examples Not Funded Under This Policy:

-Books, videos, software and teaching materials that will be used directly in the classroom

Workbooks
Class sets of novels
Newspapers
Novels to be read out loud to the class
Blackline masters
Puzzle books
Learning resources
Equipment

We are thrilled to be able to share the news that the STA executive passed a motion at our executive meeting to allow our members to be able to put more of their Pro-D funds towards professional books.
“Move that we increase the Pro-D book allowance to $250 with the stipulation that any books over $100 must come from the pre-approved book list until May 31, 2021”

Here is what you need to know:
The first $100 can be spent on books other than the pre-approved list as long as they meet all applicable STA policy and the BCTF Pro-D lens, although all $250 can be spent on pre-approved books.
Any funds used over the initial $100 must come from the pre-approved booklist found on the STA website or by clicking HERE. This is to allow our Pro-D committee to manage the expected large influx in Pro-D claims coming in, in such a short time span.
If one or more of your books has been denied you may reapply.
July & August 2021 (summer) Pro-D claims will come from Pro-D Funds from the 2021-2022 School Year.
If you would like to purchase Pro-D Books in the summer that are not on our pre-approved book list you can still apply anytime through our approval link. (approval will not take place until the fall)
If pre-approval is not obtained (but required) and you buy books over the summer, you can still submit for pre-approval and reimbursement in September. However, if the Pro-D Committee, deems that books do not qualify as Pro-D, your expense claim may be denied.
Pro-D Fund Expense Claim approval/reimbursement for 2021-2022 will not be sent out until November 2021 as funding is based off the Sooke School District headcount as of October 21 every year.
Please Note:
Once approved, you will receive an email from Taryn (sooketeachers@shaw.ca) with your fund balance as well.
All reimbursements for Pro-D Claims will be sent to your worksite in June 2021.
The deadline for getting Pro-D Expense forms in is June 1, 2021.

NEW!!! Pre-Approved Book List:

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