Professional Development 

Announcements:

The purpose of the 5 Non-Instructional days in the 2025-2026 calendar for NIDES teachers:

• August 27th– Non-Instructional day. Teacher attendance is required. This day is organized by administration in consultation with school PD committees (where applicable).

• October 10th and January 23rd – Flex PD days with no attendance required (optional to fulfill spring break 10 hours). Teachers in full time contracts must complete 10 hours of PD between July 1, 2025 and Feb 28, 2026 (*Note that these are different than the Flex PD Days for the rest of the district - those take place on Aug. 27 and 28.)

• October 24th – Provincial PD day – Teacher attendance is required (built into your FTE). Teachers are encouraged to engage with provincial conferences, learn with colleagues locally, or do self-directed PD work. 

• February 17th – District PD Day – Teacher attendance is required (built into your FTE). Organized by Joint PD committee. Teachers can attend, learn with colleagues locally, or do self-directed PD work.

As our new school year starts up we will be reaching out to you to get some feedback on your Pro-D experiences and hopes for the year. Stay tuned!

• 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning Course - Early Bird Registration open until September 30th plus 25% off coupon code for BCTF members: 4Seasons25%

• October 24th Provincial Pro-D

Check out some of the available offerings:

• BCTF PSA Day Listings

  • The CUEBC PSA Day conference theme is Technology with a Purpose. It will combine both in-person and virtual sessions and feature the Keynote: Exploring generative AI through an indigenous lens by Dr. Greg Sutherland. 

• Classrooms 2 Communities: Weaving Relationships, Growing Networks Virtual Conference with Keynote Speaker Monique Gray Smith 

• Annual Professional Learning Plan Form - Complete prior to Sept. 30 to indicate your plan for your Flex Pro-D hours.                                 *NEW* A copy of the confirmation email will automatically be sent to your principal.

• Personal Pro-D Reimbursement Form FILLABLE - email completed form and attach receipts to teacher.prod@sd71.bc.ca

• Teacher Pro-D Travel Expense Form

• October Provincial Pro-D Day and February District Pro-D Day Protocols - AMS Info (No AMS needed if at regular school location or a District Pro-D site/event on the February District Pro-D Day)

• Questions about Flex Pro-D hours, uses for Pro-D funds or anything else Pro-D related? Check out the CDTA Pro-D site or email one of your Pro-D reps. We're happy to help!