Individual Credit Courses

Guiding Principle
The Secondary Professional Development Fund Committee will accept applications for funding of credit courses taken during the current school year (September – August).  Credit courses include AQ’s and ABQ’s. 

    
Process & Procedure
The SPDFC will accept applications for funding of credit courses with the following provisions:

• Applications for PD funds for a credit course will only be considered if are funds are available. Teachers should not commit to expenses with an expectation of reimbursement;
• Applications must be submitted by the end of the first week in June;
• Courses must be acceptable Professional Development opportunities;
• Courses must have been taken during the current school year;
• Teachers may apply, with original receipts, for reimbursement of registration costs only, and may not exceed the current funding limit of $800.00 (other expenses such as mileage, food or accommodations will not be reimbursed);

How to Apply
Submit the Independent Credit Course Application form by the end of the first week in June. Indicate registration expenses only and submit original receipt with your application. A letter of completion must be received at office@d26.osstf.ca in order for a payment to be processed.
Teachers who have accessed the PD Fund this year but will be taking a credit course should be aware that the combined reimbursement cannot exceed the established maximum of $800.  Notification of approval will be sent to you.

How to Receive Reimbursement
You will receive a reimbursement on a regular payroll deposit.