Guidelines for Personal Pro-D
The Professional Development Committee reviews the guidelines for personal pro-d annually.
Please note that all activities will only be funded with prior approval.
The limited monies for this year are used to support professional development activities as outlined in the CVTU constitution. Both the school district and CVTU dues provide these funds. CVTU members have access to these funds on approval of the PD Executive committee.
Teachers will have access, on a, “first applied, first allotted” basis, to their annual allotment plus one day covered by a TTOC (July 1st to June 30th). If all teachers are to access their $700 allotment, we will not have enough funds to meet these requests.
TTOC day can not be used for travel to Lower Mainland the day before a conference without pre-approval.
Funded Activities
These categories of professional development are funded as per the CVTU’s Constitution.
- Workshops/conferences/non-credit course
- Self-directed professional development
- University credit courses
Personal wellness activities are not reimbursed through professional development funding.
How to Apply for PD Funds
At least three weeks before the event, fill in the Pro-D Pre-Approval form via our online fillable form.
The Professional Development pre-approval form can also be found under the FORMS menu.
To Get Reimbursed
If approved, you will also receive an email that invites you to fill in the Reimbursement form. You MUST save this email to access your reimbursement form. This links your reimbursement to your pre-approval. Please make sure you fill in the form completely and upload all required receipts. If you have any questions, please email us at: [email protected].
Accommodations
Overnight accommodations will be provided, at CVTU Professional Development Funds’ expense, to those members attending an approved activity if, in the opinion of the member, she/he needs to stay the night prior to the commencement of the activity.
LSA Grant Application
Once per year, Local Specialist Associations (LSAs) may apply for $200 in funding from the Cowichan Valley Teachers’ Union Professional Development Committee to support their activities. Please contact your PD chair at [email protected].