- 8.1 Professional Development is defined as adult learning that enhances a Teacher’s skills, abilities, knowledge, and/or qualifications for the purpose of supporting student learning.
- 8.2 Professional Development funds are to be determined annually based on the budgetary process. Starting in September 2025, the funds will be provided in a division-based budget that may be accessed via an application process. PSSD will report the Professional Development fund amount to the PSTA annually.
- 8.2.1 Professional Development funds are provided to:
- a. Support achievement of school, division, and provincial learning goals
- b. Enhance professional competencies of Teachers
- c. Enhance professional reflection to support student learning and development
- d. Facilitate collaboration between Teachers
- e. Support needs specific to the context of the school
- 8.2.2 The process (as per 2020-2023 LINC agreement) for the disbursement of existing school-based professional development funds will continue until depleted. School-based funds must be accessed prior to applying for division-based funds. The PSSD-PSTA Local Negotiations Subcommittee will have the following responsibilities:
- 8.2.2.1 Develop criteria
- 8.2.2.2 Establish timelines
- 8.2.2.3 Adjudicate all applications
- 8.2.2.4 Report on disbursement of funds
- 8.2.1 Professional Development funds are provided to:
- 8.3 PSSD will consult with the PSTA to support and inform the direction of PSSD professional development and to ensure the inclusion of Teacher voice and expertise.
- 8.4 Additional professional development time may be accessed through Discretionary Release Time as defined in 12.12.4.
Updated: 2025-09-08