Individual Teacher Professional Development Fund Guidelines
​for ATA Local #14

Post-PD Survey

Send completed application forms with signatures to
Madison Stocker
[email protected]

Intent of the Fund 

• The fund is intended to supplement existing funding opportunities for individual members of ATA Local No. 14 to meet their self-assessed Professional Learning needs. 

Eligibility for Funding 

• This fund is available for individual teachers who are members of Livingstone Range ATA Local No. 14 (this includes substitute teachers).
• Individual teachers may request up to $1500.00 per school year.
• **New**: School-based funding or support of some form must be accessed and explained on the ATA fund application with estimated costs.
• The PD fund cannot cover sub fees.
• The fund is intended to pay for professional development events (virtual or in person). Resources and classroom supplies are generally NOT eligible. 

Eligible Expenses 
The following expenses are eligible for reimbursement WITH RECEIPTS: 

• Conference, workshop, or activity fees (excluding membership fees) 
• Travel expenses
  • Approved applicants will be expected to travel by the most practical and economic means. Mileage for private vehicles will be paid at the rate of $0.65/km
• Car rental costs and the fuel expenses related to the car rental agreement. 
• Accommodation costs (to a maximum of $300.00 per day). 
  • Where accommodation is shared, each participant may only claim a prorated share of the total cost. Where a bill is shared, both names must appear on the bill. 
• Meal costs to a maximum of $100.00 per day.
  • These costs will be prorated on the basis of $20.00 for breakfast, $30.00 for lunch, and $50.00 for supper. 
  • Receipts for meals need to be submitted with your claim form. 
  • When meals are provided as part of the registration for an event, it is expected that the applicant will eat those meals and not claim the per diem meal amounts.

Application for Funding 

• Application forms are available below OR ask your Local PD Rep. 
• Applications must be signed by a member of the applicant’s Administrator.
• Applications must be made by the individual applying for funding. 
• Approved applications are not transferable. 
• Applications are for those expenses not covered by other sources of funding. 
• Applications for less than $50.00 will not be considered. 
• Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their application is received not less than two (2) weeks prior to the activity. 
• Applications must be accompanied by a conference brochure, pamphlet, or printed website information that includes a description of the activity, duration, location, and related costs. 
• Applications are not considered received until all required documentation is received and complete

**Please complete the form below for initial approval. Use the same copy of the form after the event and fill in the "Actual Cost" column in order to receive reimbursement.**

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Approval of Applications 

• Applications will be considered by the Co-Chairs of the Livingstone Range Professional Development Council. 
• The Co-Chairs will determine whether the application is to be: 
  • Completely funded, 
  • Partially funded, or 
  • Not funded. 
• The Co-Chairs reserve the right to grant exceptions to the Guidelines regarding Application for Funding. 
• Any disputes regarding the Approval of Applications will be referred to the Executive Council of ATA Local No. 14 who will render a decision based on the wording of these Guidelines and the spirit of Professional Development. 

Payment of Funds 

• These funds are reimbursements for expenses incurred to improve teachers’ professional practice, and as such are not taxable. 
• Costs paid in currencies other than Canadian Dollars will be converted to the Canadian equivalent at the rate of exchange in effect at the time of the teacher’s payment. Teachers will need to include a copy of their credit card bill to determine the rate of exchange to use in determining the Canadian equivalent.
• Receipts will be submitted to PD Chairs for payment from the local ATA after the event has taken place. 
• Participants must also complete a Post-PD Summary here.