Role and Function of the Pro-D Rep

This workshop is geared specifically to the Rookie Pro-D Rep and aims to help you:

• Understand the leadership role of the PD rep in asserting professional rights, facilitating professional learning for teachers as autonomous professionals, and defending public education.
• Develop an understanding of the history and context of professional development in BC.
• Develop an understanding of what is and is not professional development.
• Discuss the culture of professional learning in your school.
• Identify the available resources for PD reps as both individuals and as a network.

This updated workshop introduces the skills and knowledge of the PD chairs as a union leader using the PD lens as a strategic tool. Strategies are explored for building member and public support for professional development, advocating for teacher-centered PD, and returning control of PD to teachers.

PLEASE NOTE: Pro-D Funds will only be released to your school once you have attended a Pro-D training session. Space is limited so we can only accommodate one Pro-D rep from each school.

STA Office (#201, 9030 King George Boulevard)
All sessions start at 8:30 am and finish at 3:00 pm.
Lunch and snacks provided
Limited parking at the STA office - please arrange carpooling where possible.

Information for Leave of Absence
Article: G.21.7.h STA Business
Leave with pay
Cost of TTOC to be borne by the STA.
Attention: Erin Coleman

Please refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes, aftershaves and other scented products at all STA events. Thank you!


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