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The Pro D Committee will give first priority for funding to applicants who did not receive funding in the previous school year.
Funding is limited and is not guaranteed.
All dues-paying members of the GVTA (contract teachers and TTOCs alike) are entitled to access funds from the Joint GVTA/GVSD Pro-D Fund.
Read before applying
Before applying for Pro-D funding, please read the Applying for Professional Development FAQ.
Applications for Professional Development funding must be submitted to the GVTA at least four (4) weeks prior to and no less than 10 working days before the Pro D activity. Pro D funding applications are not accepted after the Pro D activity has commenced.
Pro-D in July, August, and early September
Applications for PD activities during July, August, and the first 15 days of September are due by June 15th.
PD Funding applications submitted for Pro D activities in July and onward are funded in the new school year, July 1-June 30, and will be reviewed after the budget is passed at GVTA AGM. You are still encouraged to submit your Pro D Funding application early to be in the queue.
Pro D Application forms
Pro D Application forms
All available funding for July and August 2026 has been allocated. We are unable to support additional applications during this period.
Conference/Workshop/Non-post-secondary Course
Travel, breakfast, dinner, and accommodation are not funded for Pro D activities within the Capital Regional District (CRD), except for the Gulf Islands.Professional Book Club All participants must submit an application before the application will be reviewed. Release time must by taken by May 31.
Teacher as Researcher The Pro D Committee reviews Teacher as Researcher applications twice a year. Application are due by noon on October 28, 2026, or February 25, 2027. Release time must by taken by May 31.
Collaborative Planning All participants must submit an application before the application will be reviewed. Collaborative time must be taken before May 31.
School Grant
Before applying for the school grant, please request funds from your school administration. If your Pro D has an Indigenous Education focus, you may request funding from your school-based IED funding. If your school-based IED funds have been spent, contact the Indigenous Education Department for funding by contacting Shelly Wilton at sniemi@sd61.bc.ca.
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