Professional Development
SSTA Professional Development
The Sea to Sky Teachers' PD Fund is disbursed through the SSTA Office. However, each school administers their own PD funds based on decisions made by their school-level committees.
If you have questions or would like to know how much money is available for your PD activities, speak to your PD Rep or call us at the SSTA office.
phone: 604-892-3056 or email: Kelsey Shore, PD Chair, at pd48@bctf.ca
Upcoming Professional Development
2023-2024 Professional Development Days
9:00-12:00 - Jacqui and Lauren, SD48 OT's from Sea to Sky Community Services will lead an OT based self regulation and sensory processing workshop in person @ DRM
9:00-10:15 - Shandell King + Dr. Jen Carlisle presenting on ADHD in girls in person @ DRM
9:00-12:00 - POPARD Self regulation + ASD on ZOOM
1:00-3:00 - Managing stress in complex classrooms with Melissa Ironside in person @ DRM
PD Requests and Reimbursements
Are you doing PD? Do you require a TTOC? Are you considering booking accommodation?
FORM A pre-approval....
Form A - submit to School Based PD Rep online (see Form A for approved PD) share with admin
Form A will be approved by PD Committee
Attend the PD workshop, seminar, event...
*If you are only requesting TTOC coverage it will be booked in Atrieve under "union business"
Submit a form B + Receipts (printed) to school based PD Rep
Rep will submit to Kelsey Shore (PD Chair)
Reimbursement cheque will be written and delivered to your school
PD Expenses that are NOT approved
• Certification/ Qualification Fees
• Non-PSA memberships
• Learning Resources for students ex. books with lesson plans
• Content-based books and novels for teachers
• Airfare
• Accomodation in the Sea to Sky
• Accommodation and Food for over 2 days
• Travel claims such as cell phone and baggage fees
• Accommodation, Food, and Travel for Summer PD
• University and College courses
*Rideshares, busses + shuttles okay
Some PD ideas:
EASE Workshop (online) The Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators
UBC Indigenous Learning PD Opportunities
BCTF eLibrary (BCTF login required)
iPHYSED - PE PD online workshops (some on the free trial)
Daily 5 Literacy framework
PDLens-EnglishPoster.pdfBCTF PD Lens (English)
BCTF PD Autonomy Discussion q's
ProDHandbook_UpdateFall2019.pdfProfessional Development Handbook
PHILOSOPHY OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Sea to Sky Teachers Association and the Board supports the principles of Professional Development as embraced by the BCTF and BCPSEA.
Definition and Purpose of Professional Development
Professional Development is broadly defined as any activity or event whereby a teacher can update their knowledge or expertise in a field of studies. A teacher may also pursue learning that is beneficial to the teaching profession. There will also be opportunities to keep current of developments in teaching styles or strategies, and to become aware of changes in educational philosophy and education in general.
