Professional Development ReportFebruary 20, 2013
Liette Doucet Colleen Hood
Vice President Member-at-Large
General InformationThe updated Article 60 guidelines/applications/deadlines have been posted on the HRSB Website. Major changes include an increase for conferences from $1000 to $1100 and the ability for teachers to apply for consideration of reimbursement for courses other than those sanctioned by a university or college.
REGIONAL PD FUND
Guidelines and Applications can be found at: http://halifaxcity.nstu.ca
International and National Conference Grants
Next Deadline for conferences occurring between March 2013-July 2013 is March 7th. The draw will take place at the Local Executive meeting on March 18th.
Special Project Grant Applications
The following teachers have received a Special Project Grant:
Meaghan Fraser $189.00 Butterfly Project
Carmel Rooney $300.00 Healthy Living Dramatic Play Project
Sherisse Dixon $300.00 Image Inspiration Book Project
Janet Landrigan $299.08 Aboriginal Mixed Media Art Project
Mary Ledger $300.00 National Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition Project
Tara White $293.75 Math Lending Kits Project
Cindy Ng-Ivanoff $300.00 Math Books Lending Bags Project
Heather Kingston $140.31 Math Ukrainian Easter Egg Project
Rita VanTassel $300.00 Woven Tapestry Project
Natasha Camacho $179.00 Indoor Garden Project
Liette Doucet $300.00 Social Studies Postage Stamp Project
Trip Grant Applications
The next deadline is April 3, 2013.
ARTICLE 60 PD FUND
All Guidelines and Applications are found at www.myhrsb.ca.
Log on and look for Article 60 under the drop down menu.
Update
The Article 60 PD Committee met on February 6th to make decisions on Conference Applications, In-services Promotion Grants and to pre-approved course grants. Successful Conference Grant Applicants are listed online. The following information stems from this meeting:
Conference Grants:
2012-2013 - 25 applications
22 applications approved
1 applied too late
1 not considered a conference under the Guidelines
1 application withdrawn
2013-2014 (new guidelines) - 87 applications
85 applications approved
1 Not considered a conference under guidelines
1 not related to HRSB Goals and or assignment
Upcoming Deadline Dates:
February 25, 2013
March 25, 2013
April 22, 2013
June 3, 2013
September 9, 2013
September 30, 2013
*Conference funding must be pre-approved by the PD Committee prior to attending a conference.
*The end date of the conference/workshop must take place at least 10 working days AFTER the application deadline.
*Applications not meeting this timeline would be considered late and funding denied.
Educational Leaves:
Upcoming Deadline Dates:
Full Year Leaves (not later than 4:00pm): February 15, 2013- Meeting will be held on February 27th to determine successful applicants.
Leaves of Less Than One Year (not later than 4:00pm):
May 6, 2013
October 7, 2013
In-Service Promotion Grants:
2012-2013 -4 applications:
Duncan MacMillan
Tallahassee
Central Spryfield
Ellenvale
2013-2014 - 2 applications:
Ellenvale
Harbourview
Upcoming Deadline Dates (no later than 4:00pm):
February 25, 2013
March 25, 2013
April 22, 2013
June 3, 2013
September 9, 2013
September 30, 2013
Course Grants:
Course Grant Pre-Approval Deadlines:
February 25, 2013
March 25, 2013
April 22, 2013
June 3, 2013
September 9, 2013
September 30, 2013
Next regular COURSE GRANT deadlines:
Course Completed During the Following Dates / Deadline Date No Later than 4:00 PMSeptember 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 / March 18, 2013
January 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013 / September 10, 2013
May 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013 / November 20, 2013
September 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 / March 19, 2014
Respectfully Submitted,
Liette Doucet
VP Professional Development