STAFF DEVELOPMENT FUND
Applications must be received two weeks before event
Current Fund Status
| $ |
$246,160.00 |
$63,647.00 |
$16,964.00 |
* Group funding for 2022-23 has been topped up by $75,000 due to a surplus from the previous year.
Special Initiative Funding
- The Special Initiative Fund is also engaging in a transfer of $75,000 to the Calgary Board of Education to be expended on Teacher Wellness initiatives in 2022-23.
Establishing Information
As per the Collective Agreement between The Board of Trustees of the Calgary Board of Education and The Alberta Teachers' Association, Local 38, this Fund is “available for professional development of teachers or groups of teachers.” The function of the Fund is to assist individuals in pursuing professional development activities linked to professional practice.
Funding may include registration fees, individual expenses and the cost of substitute teachers. It is not intended that the Staff Development Fund be used for payment of fees for courses or activities whose primary focus is personal development, nor for exchanges with other school jurisdictions.
Administration
Calgary Public Teachers administers the ATA Staff Development Fund. Effective 2017 September 1, fund allocation will be as follows:
- For activities occurring September 1 – January 31, a maximum of 50% of the fund will be allocated;
- For activities occurring February 1 – June 30, a maximum 45% of the fund will be allocated;
- For activities occurring July 1 – August 31, a maximum of 5% of the fund will be allocated.
All enquiries regarding the Staff Development Fund should be directed to the Staff Development Fund Administrator. Applications and expense claims may be submitted in the following ways:
- Interschool mail
SDF Administrator
Calgary Public Teachers, ATA Local 38
c/o CBE Mailroom
- Via Fax (403-234-9596)
- Via Email (sdf@ata38.ab.ca)
The administrator may be contacted by telephone at 403-262-6616 or through e-mail at: sdf@ata38.ab.ca.
