*NEW* AQ/ABQ Subsidy Funding

Professional learning is one of the key pillars of the New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP). Every year, we strive to provide access to a variety of meaningful opportunities for professional learning and development for the newest teachers within our system.

The NTIP department aims to provide subsidy funding to all NTIP-eligible teachers for AQ/ABQ courses started and completed in the Winter and Spring sessions; between January 1, 2023 and May 31, 2023. Up to a maximum of $650.00 will be reimbursed to NTIP-eligible teachers upon course completion.


Who Can Apply for the NTIP subsidy?


NTIP Educators who are:


  • 1st Year NTIP Permanent hires (in full or part-time positions); or


  • NTIP permanent hires beyond Year 1 who did not successfully complete NTIP in their first year of permanent teaching (this includes individuals whose TPAs were stalled due to the pandemic).


  • Teachers in Long Term Occasional (LTO) positions of 97 consecutive teaching days or longer; under the same contract.

*At this time, funding is only available to NTIP Permanent teachers and to teachers in Long Term Occasional Positions as described above. *


The AQ Subsidy Application Process


Step 1 - Anyone wishing to receive funding MUST APPLY ahead of the course start date. The application form is accessible here.

Step 2 - Proof of Course Completion must be sent to Tanya Salmon, NTIP Facilitator, once the course is completed.


Special Notes


  • Funding cannot be allocated for the completion of PQP courses.


  • Funding will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Applicants who do not follow all required steps will not be considered for reimbursement.


  • Applicants may only apply for this subsidy if they have not already applied for/will not be receiving reimbursement for the same course from any other AQ provider or program.


  • AQ courses may be completed with any OCT approved provider. They do not have to be completed through the DDSB’s AQ program.


  • NTIP teachers who are on leave for the 2022-2023 school year are not eligible to apply.


*All further queries can be directed to Tanya Salmon, NTIP Facilitator (tanya.salmon@ddsb.ca).