Professional Development 

Announcements:

• Reminder: Please complete your Annual Professional Learning Plan Form. A copy will automatically be sent to your Principal. Sending the confirmation to your Pro-D Rep is optional (we just look at the suggestions made and file a copy in case you have questions about it later).

• Not sure how much you have for PD funds available?  You can email the Pro-D Secretary, Michelle Prior, at teacher.prod@sd71.bc.ca 

• Pro-D funds CAN be used to pay for your membership in one of the Provincial Specialist Associations (PSAs). 

The 4 PD Days in the 2025-2026 calendar for NIDES teachers:

• 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.

• 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!