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$how me the Money. Funding Options for Teachers. Sources of Funding. Nova Scotia Teachers Union Provincial Funding Article 60 Funding Professional Development Fund Committee (Local). Nova Scotia Teachers Union Provincial Opportunities. Travel Fellowship Out-of-Province Conference Grant

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$how me the Money

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  1. $how me the Money Funding Options for Teachers

  2. Sources of Funding • Nova Scotia Teachers Union • Provincial Funding • Article 60 Funding • Professional Development Fund Committee (Local)

  3. Nova Scotia Teachers Union Provincial Opportunities • Travel Fellowship • Out-of-Province Conference Grant • Full Time Study Grant • Education Research Award • Project Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) • Project Overseas • Sheonoroil Foundation • John Huntley Memorial Internship

  4. Travel Fellowship • A fund of $3000 sponsored by Johnson Inc. • To provide teachers, faculty and professional staff with the opportunity to undertake programs of travel during the summer or vacation time to benefit their teaching. • Maximum of $475.00 per grant • Available to active NSTU members • Chosen by random draw

  5. Out-of-Province Conference Grants • $9000 annually • Used to support teachers wishing to attend conferences for the purpose of professional development • Maximum of $475 per grant • Available to active members • Only for conferences held between September 1 and June 30 • Vetted on a four category rubric by the provincial PD committee

  6. Full-Time Study Grants • $10 000 budgeted annually • Designed to support teachers wishing to follow a full time program of studies for professional development. • 5 grants of $2000 per year • Available to active NSTU members • Vetted on a four category rubric by the provincial PD committee

  7. Educational Research Awards • $3500 budgeted annually • To encourage and assist education research • Maximum of $475 per grant • Available to active NSTU members • Vetted on a three category rubric by the PB committee

  8. Project Development Assistance Fund • Established in the Teacher’s Provincial Agreement • Annual sum of $200 000 • To encourage innovative and unique program development in Nova Scotia schools, directly related to the Public School Program. • Vetted on a seven category rubric by the PDAF Committee

  9. Project Overseas • Sponsored by Canadian Teachers’ Federation and its members • To give professional assistance to teachers in developing countries • Applications are vetted on a six category rubric by the NSTU

  10. Sheonoroil Foundation • The Sheonoroil Foundation funds school and campus based projects and research directed at reducing violence in schools and community college campuses. • Funds projects upwards to and sometimes over $2000. • Vetted on a five category rubric by a committee of the Sheonoroil Board

  11. The John Huntley Memorial Internship • Named after a strong union supporter, John Huntley • 2 day internship with the NSTU staff officers at the Halifax office • 5 internship opportunities per year • Designed to give applicants a better understanding of the inner workings and personnel who work at the NSTU building in Halifax • Deadline for applications: See member diary 2010-2011

  12. Applications • Applications, descriptions and details for any of the Provincial NSTU Grants can be found online: • Log into your NSTU account on the NSTU homepage www.nstu.ca • Under Professional Development the menus will direct you to the opportunities, grants and awards.

  13. Professional Development Fund Committee (PDFC) • 6 members • 3 School Board Representatives • 3 Union Representatives • Mandate: To offer financial assistance for teachers as they pursue professional development opportunities to further enhance their skills and understanding in the ever changing world of education. • Operating Budget 2010-2011 $800,000

  14. Local Grants Available (through PDFC) • Educational Leave – 1 Year • Educational Leave – Less than 1 Year • Special Study Grant • In-Province Conference Grant • Out-of-Province Conference Grant • Peer Visitation • In-service and Workshop Grants • Credit Courses • Professional Association (October Conference) Grant

  15. Educational Leave – 1 Year • $208 000 budgeted annually • Maximum of 3 Educational Leaves may be granted in any given year • Applicants must meet the following criteria: • 3 consecutive years of service with the board prior to the leave (as a permanent teacher) • Acceptance into a full time program of studies at a recognized institution • Deadline for applications: February 15, 2011

  16. Educational Leave – Less than 1 Year • To provide teachers the opportunity for study and/or conduct research • $45,000 budgeted annually • Designed to cover substitute costs only • Minimum 1 month to maximum 6 months • Deadline for applications: Minimum 1 month prior to proposed start of leave

  17. Special Study Leave • $20,000 budgeted annually • Minimum of 5 consecutive school days to a maximum of 20. These days must be used during the 195 teaching days allotted, use during summer is not permitted. • Maximum of $5000 per grant which includes substitute costs • Applicants are eligible for 1 grant every 5 years • Deadline for applications: Minimum 1 month prior to proposed start of leave

  18. In-Province Conference Grant • $190,000 budgeted annually to cover ALL conference grants (both in and out-of province) • Max 3 substitute days (to cover ALL conference grants) • Available to permanent, probationary and term teachers • Designed to assist teachers who choose to attend workshops, conferences and in-services for the purpose of professional development • Funding Levels (for 2010-2011): • Regional (within confines of CBVRSB) 50% - Max. $600 (10% attendance per school/complex) • In-province (outside of CBVRSB) 75% - Max $600 • Deadline: Monthly PDFC meeting ONE month prior to proposed conference

  19. Out-of-Province Conference Grant • $190,000 budgeted annually to cover ALL conference grants (both in and out-of province) • Max 3 substitute days (to cover ALL conference grants) • Available to permanent, probationary and term teachers • Designed to assist teachers who choose to attend workshops, conferences and in-services for the purpose of professional development • Funding Levels (2010-2011): • 75% - Max $900 ( 2 teachers per school/5 per board per single conference) • Deadline: Monthly PDFC meeting ONE month prior to proposed conference

  20. Peer Visitation • $15,000 budgeted annually • To allow teachers the opportunity to access time to network with and observe peers in the classroom setting for the purposes of professional development. • Maximum 3 days per fiscal year • Teachers must have signed consent from all schools involved • Deadline: Monthly PDFC meeting ONE month prior to proposed visitation days

  21. In-service & Workshop Grants • $1,000 budgeted annually • To assist teachers and schools that seek to organize in-services and workshop seminars for teachers. • Maximum of $500 per grant • Grants can be used to cover: • Nutrition breaks ($2 per NSTU member) • Arrangement costs • Presenter accommodations and meals

  22. Credit Courses • $140 000 budgeted annually • Available to permanent and probationary teachers • Deadline October 15, 2010 4:00pm • Application Process: • Binders are located at Central Office, Northside Staff Development Centre and Cabot High • Transcripts must be placed in these binders highlighting courses completed during the last year (September 1, 2009-August 31, 2010) • Funds are pro-rated and will be disbursed by December 20, 2010

  23. Professional Association (October Conference) Grant • $140 000 budgeted annually • Available to permanent, probationary and term teachers (substitute teachers, please refer to Article 32.09) • No application is required prior to attending. • Deadline: November 15, 2010 • Funding formula: the percentage of reimbursement is derived from the fund total ($140,000.00 for 10-11) divided by the total amount of receipts received. Example: $140,000.00 (fund value) by $280,000.00 (submitted receipts) = .5 = 50% reimbursement.

  24. The Application Process • PRIOR TO MONTHLY PDFC MEETING THAT OCCURS ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY... • Step 1: Request to be absent from teaching duties • Submitted to Debbie McIssac, Co-ordinator Human Resources • Step 2: Application Form • Submitted to PDFC • Submit Steps 1 and 2 together to PDFC at Central Office via fax, inter-school mail or in person.

  25. Important things to remember... • Approval has not been made until you receive a blue numbered form with an attached letter from the PDFC. • Applications that are made AFTER the teacher has already attended the activity will not be accepted. • Deadlines are important. • Substitutes cannot be used for travel time. • It is important to return your blue numbered approval form with appropriate receipts within 7 days of returning from your conference to insure payment. • Should you NOT attend your career development opportunity, the blue numbered form must still be returned to the PDFC marked did not attend.

  26. Questions?

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