This workshop aims to help you:
- Understand the leadership role of the PD rep in asserting professional rights, facilitating professional learning for teachers as autonomous professionals, and defending public education.
- Develop an understanding of the history and context of professional development in BC.
- Develop an understanding of what is and is not professional development.
- Discuss the culture of professional learning in your school.
- Identify the available resources for PD reps as both individuals and as a network.
This workshop introduces the skills and knowledge of the PD chairs as a union leader using the PD lens as a strategic tool. Strategies are explored for building member and public support for professional development, advocating for teacher-centered PD, and returning control of PD to teachers.
Please note that Pro-D Funds will only be released to your school once you have attended a Pro-D training session. Space is limited so we can only accommodate one Pro-D rep from each school.
Select one of the following sessions
- September 22 from 8:45 am - 3:00 pm (Soft start at 8:30 am)
- September 28 from 8:45 am - 3:00 pm (Soft start at 8:30 am)
- September 29 from 8:45 am - 3:00 pm (Soft start at 8:30 am)
- October 3 from 8:45 am - 3:00 pm (Soft start at 8:30 am)
- October 6 from 8:45 am - 3:00 pm (Soft start at 8:30 am)
Information for Leave of Absence
- Article: G.21.7.h STA Business
- Leave with pay
- Cost of TTOC to be borne by the STA
- Attention: Erin Coleman
- Reason: PD Rep training
Please register 48 hours prior to your preferred session at the latest in order to get your dietary requirements registered with our caterer.
