Pro-D Annual Report
by Holly Mair, STA PD Chairperson
What has your PD Chair done this year?
- Attended monthly executive meetings (one evening a month).
- Met with various administrators to resolve minor PD concerns.
- Processed teacher reimbursements and maintained the account to be ready for our yearly review performed by Mann, Moulson and Company accounting firm.
- Co-developed a new teacher mentorship program (District and STA).
- Ran the Joint Professional Development Committee.
- Trained and supported school-based PD reps.
- Worked collaboratively with Victoria and Sooke to host Tapestry 2015 (meeting one evening a month leading up to the event, plus additional time prior to the event).
- Maintained the accounting for and supported teachers in accessing Priority Fund Grants.
- Wrote monthly articles for STA in Touch, updated Pd offerings on the website, supported teachers by email and phone.
- Engaged via the BCTF with other PD Chairs in the province. This year our face-to-face meetings were cancelled and all communication was through the list serve.
BCTF Training Session
One teacher from each school attended this training session to hear a BCTF speaker talk about issues in professional development. Funny thing...when people saw the camera, the back left corner was very popular :)
Vote for your Executive 2015-16
Come vote for your union executive! Mark Skanks will be sending an email invitation: a light supper will be provided as well as daycare options.
I will be running for PD Chair again and would love your support!
I will be running for PD Chair again and would love your support!
Tapestry 2015 - Keynote David Bouchard
101 Saanich Teachers registered for the Tapestry 2015 conference and several others presented. Seeing so many teachers enjoying the day makes the planning and execution worthwhile! Thank you for your support.
Saanich Teachers Engage in PD
Did you know that?
- Between October 1, 2014 and April 4, 2015 we wrote 235 cheques to teachers!
- In the same time period, Saanich Teachers spent $21,502.44 to cover TTOC costs to support individual professional development!
- We are currently supporting 25 group projects designed by teachers through the Priority Fund Account.
- In a one week period from April 14 - 21, I received 74 professional development emails!
This report has been brought to you by Holly Mair
Any questions? Please do not hesitate to ask.
Email: hmair@sides.ca
Website: www.saanichteachers.com
Phone: 778 426-1426
Facebook: facebook.com/SaanichTeachersAssociation