The Educational Leave Fund supports individual teachers and teams of up to five teachers by providing funds for release time to study, discuss, research, observe and/or investigate educational topics.
Educational Leave can include:
1. action research
2. book studies
3. post‐graduate study through a post‐secondary institution (to a maximum of 40 days per certificate/degree); course work and practicums are not covered
4. classroom/site visits
5. a combination of the above.
Educational Leave allows for teachers to work autonomously on a professional development path.
Educational Leave does not support planning or preparation of lessons nor should teachers be directed to apply for Ed Leave. Participation in Ed Leave is voluntary and not meant to be mandated by administration or colleagues.
Educational Leave can include:
1. action research
2. book studies
3. post‐graduate study through a post‐secondary institution (to a maximum of 40 days per certificate/degree); course work and practicums are not covered
4. classroom/site visits
5. a combination of the above.
Educational Leave allows for teachers to work autonomously on a professional development path.
Educational Leave does not support planning or preparation of lessons nor should teachers be directed to apply for Ed Leave. Participation in Ed Leave is voluntary and not meant to be mandated by administration or colleagues.
Educational Leave deadlines
Teachers may submit proposals for two funding periods:
November 1st for leaves to be used January – June 30 of the current school year (65%)
April 1st for leaves to be used September – January 31 of the next school year (35%)
Limit – only 1 proposal can be submitted per funding period
Any unused days for a designated funding period will not be extended (members will need to reapply)
November 1st for leaves to be used January – June 30 of the current school year (65%)
April 1st for leaves to be used September – January 31 of the next school year (35%)
Limit – only 1 proposal can be submitted per funding period
Any unused days for a designated funding period will not be extended (members will need to reapply)
Educational leave guidelines
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