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NEXT STEPS. Upon approval of this recommendation, the attached timeline related to communication and processing of applications will be followed (Attachment III). ATTACHMENTS and APPENDICES ATTACHMENT I Professional Improvement Program History ATTACHMENT II Comparison by Year of Successful Teacher Certificated Applicants ATTACHMENT III 2017-2018 Professional Improvement Program Timeline RT:sh ATTACHMENT I PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM HISTORY YEAR FUND MAXIMUM AS PER CLAUSE 23.7 APPROVED BUDGET % OF MAXIMUM APPROVED TOTAL LEAVE FTE ACTUAL $ GRANTED FOR LEAVES ACTUAL $ GRANTED FOR TUITION TOTAL ACTUAL $ GRANTED FOR LEAVES & TUITION 2007-2008 2,342,776 1,200,000 51% 15.46 938,042 150,920 1,088,962 2008-2009 2,392,026 1,300,000 54% 11.67 763,271 274,958 1,038,229 2009-2010 2,504,746 1,300,000 52% 6.54 382,159 349,969 732,128 2010-2011 2,774,936 1,200,000 43% 12.19 756,640 306,366 1,063,006 2011-2012 2,899,830 1,200,000 41% 15.65 768,459 316,283 1,084,742 2012-2013 3,005,090 1,200,000 40% 12.48 785,786 296,530 1,082,316 2013-2014 3,062,822 1,200,000 39% 11.56 706,110 354,758 1,060,868 2014-2015 3,019,266 1,000,000 33% 7.20 517,762 367,680 885,442 2015-2016 3,111,487 1,000,000 32% 8.03 561,457 400,757 962,214 2016-2017 3,286,102 1,000,000 30% 9.40 577,248 371,809 949,057 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS BY YEAR YEAR TOTAL NUMBER OF APPLICANTS NUMBER SUCCESSFUL 2007-2008 68 45 2008-2009 53 50 2009-2010 64 64 2010-2011 60 58 2011-2012 87 84 2012-2013 71 70 2013-2014 871 762 2014-2015 753 734 2015-2016 785 776 2016-2017 95 90 182 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 273 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 3 Exempt staff 370 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 468 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 572 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 6 Exempt staff 671 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 6 Exempt staff 2017-2018 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TIMELINE Activity Date 2017-2018 Professional Improvement Program information and application package are communicated to District teachers and made available online October 28 Information meetings for interested staff (4:15 - 6:00 p.m. Conference Centre, Centre for Education) November 22, 28 Obtain data to calculate maximums as per Clause 23.5 of Teachers’ contract November 30 Due date for applications January 13 Processing of applications • Check for completeness • Acknowledgement letter • Compile background – previous paid leaves, degrees, grid placement, years of service, summary of request, projected costs • Applications prepared for review by committee of leadership staff January 16 - 27 Facilitate review by assessment committee of leadership staff • Prepare packages for review • Conduct assessment workshop January 16 - 27 February 2 (due back February 10) Compile background information with input from assessments February 13 - 17 Prepare recommendation to the Superintendent February 24 Approval of leaves and tuition support by the Superintendent March 3

NEXT STEPS. Upon approval of this recommendation, the attached program timeline related to communication and processing of applications will be followed (Attachment III). ATTACHMENTS and APPENDICES ATTACHMENT I Professional Improvement Program History ATTACHMENT II Comparison by Year of Successful Teacher Certificated Applicants ATTACHMENT II Professional Improvement Program History ATTACHMENT III 20172019-2018 2020 Professional Improvement Program Timeline RTATTACHMENT IV Selection of Reflective Statements: Benefits of Program Participation AA:sh ATTACHMENT I PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS BY YEAR YEAR TOTAL NUMBER OF APPLICANTS NUMBER SUCCESSFUL 2009-2010 64 64 2010-2011 60 58 2011-2012 87 84 2012-2013 71 70 2013-2014 86 75 2014-2015 70 68 2015-2016 72 71 2016-2017 95 90 2017-2018 103 99 2018-2019 137 104 ATTACHMENT II PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM HISTORY YEAR FUND MAXIMUM AS PER CLAUSE 23.7 APPROVED BUDGET ALLOCATION % OF MAXIMUM APPROVED TOTAL LEAVE FTE ACTUAL $ GRANTED FOR LEAVES ACTUAL $ GRANTED FOR TUITION TOTAL ACTUAL $ GRANTED FOR LEAVES & TUITION 2007-2008 2,342,776 1,200,000 51% 15.46 938,042 150,920 1,088,962 2008-2009 2,392,026 1,300,000 54% 11.67 763,271 274,958 1,038,229 2009-2010 2,504,746 1,300,000 52% 6.54 382,159 349,969 732,128 2010-2011 2,774,936 1,200,000 43% 12.19 756,640 306,366 1,063,006 2011-2012 2,899,830 1,200,000 41% 15.65 768,459 316,283 1,084,742 2012-2013 3,005,090 1,200,000 40% 12.48 785,786 296,530 1,082,316 2013-2014 3,062,822 1,200,000 39% 11.56 706,110 354,758 1,060,868 2014-2015 3,019,266 1,000,000 33% 7.20 517,762 367,680 885,442 2015-2016 3,111,487 1,000,000 32% 8.03 8.026 561,457 400,757 962,214 2016-2017 3,286,102 1,000,000 30% 9.40 577,248 371,809 949,057 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS BY YEAR YEAR TOTAL NUMBER OF APPLICANTS NUMBER SUCCESSFUL 2007-2008 68 45 2008-2009 53 50 2009-2010 64 64 2010-2011 60 58 2011-2012 87 84 2012-2013 71 70 2013-2014 871 762 2014-2015 753 734 2015-2016 785 776 2016-2017 95 90 182 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 273 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 3 Exempt staff 370 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 468 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 572 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 6 Exempt staff 671 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 6 Exempt staff 2017-2018 3,402,751 1,100,000 32% 7.818 521,808 545,100 1,066,908 2018-2019 3,587,437 1,200,000 33% 8.09 589,115 581,762 1,170,877 2019-2020 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TIMELINE Activity Date 2017-2018 Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program information and application package are communicated to District teachers and made available online October 28 26 Information meetings for interested staff (4:15 - 6:00 p.m. Conference Centre, Centre for Education) November 2219, 28 29 Obtain data to calculate maximums as per Clause 23.5 of Teachers’ contract November 30 Due date for applications January 13 11 Processing of applications • Check for completeness Receipt of applications confirmed • Acknowledgement letter • Compile background – Background information compiled (previous paid leaves, degrees, grid placement, years of service, summary of request, projected costs costs) • Applications prepared for review by committee of leadership staff January 16 - 27 Facilitate review by assessment 14 – February 1 Review of applications • Application packages prepared for committee of leadership staff • Prepare packages for review • Conduct assessment Committee workshop conducted • Review of applications completed January 16 - 27 14 – February 2 (due back 1 February 10) 5 February 12 Compile background information with and committee input from assessments February 13 - 17 Prepare recommendation 20 Recommendation to the Superintendent February 24 22 Approval of leaves and tuition support by the Superintendent March 31 Communication of support granted • Letters and agreements sent to successful applicants • TM to Board • District News announcement on Connect March 4 - 8 March 13 March 15 Selection of Reflective Statements: Benefits of Program Participation 2017-2018 Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program Xxxxx Xxxxx

NEXT STEPS. Upon approval of this recommendation, the attached timeline related to communication and processing of applications program timelines for the application intake will be followed implemented (Attachment III). ATTACHMENTS and APPENDICES ATTACHMENT I Total Number of Applicants and Number of Successful Applicants ATTACHMENT II Professional Improvement Program History ATTACHMENT II Comparison by Year of Successful Teacher Certificated Applicants ATTACHMENT III 2017-2018 Professional Improvement Program Timeline RTATTACHMENT IV Selection of Reflective Statements: Benefits of Program Participation AA:sh ATTACHMENT I PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM HISTORY - TEACHER CERTIFICATED STAFF Total Number of Applicants and Number of Successful Applicants YEAR TOTAL NUMBER OF APPLICANTS NUMBER SUCCESSFUL 2013-2014 86 75 2014-2015 70 68 2015-2016 72 71 2016-2017 95 90 2017-2018 103 99 2018-2019 137 104 2019-2020 144 112 2020-2021 110 94 2021-2022 117 99 2022-2023 120 97 2023-2024 118 97 Professional Improvement Program History FUND TOTAL MAXIMUM ACTUAL $ AS PER CLAUSE 23.7 APPROVED BUDGET % OF MAXIMUM APPROVED TOTAL LEAVE FTE ACTUAL $ ACTUAL $ GRANTED FOR LEAVES ACTUAL $ CLAUSE APPROVED % OF TOTAL LEAVE GRANTED FOR TUITION TOTAL ACTUAL $ GRANTED FOR LEAVES YEAR 9.2.8 ALLOCATION MAXIMUM FTE FOR LEAVES FOR TUITION & TUITION 2007-2008 2,342,776 1,200,000 51% 15.46 938,042 150,920 1,088,962 2008-2009 2,392,026 1,300,000 54% 11.67 763,271 274,958 1,038,229 2009-2010 2,504,746 1,300,000 52% 6.54 382,159 349,969 732,128 2010-2011 2,774,936 1,200,000 43% 12.19 756,640 306,366 1,063,006 2011-2012 2,899,830 1,200,000 41% 15.65 768,459 316,283 1,084,742 2012-2013 3,005,090 1,200,000 40% 12.48 785,786 296,530 1,082,316 2013-2014 3,062,822 1,200,000 39% 11.56 706,110 354,758 1,060,868 2014-2015 3,019,266 1,000,000 33% 7.20 517,762 367,680 885,442 2015-2016 3,111,487 1,000,000 32% 8.03 8.026 561,457 400,757 962,214 2016-2017 3,286,102 1,000,000 30% 9.40 577,248 371,809 949,057 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS BY YEAR YEAR TOTAL NUMBER OF APPLICANTS NUMBER SUCCESSFUL 2007-2008 68 45 2008-2009 53 50 2009-2010 64 64 2010-2011 60 58 2011-2012 87 84 2012-2013 71 70 2013-2014 871 762 2014-2015 753 734 2015-2016 785 776 2016-2017 95 90 182 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 273 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 3 Exempt staff 370 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 468 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 572 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 6 Exempt staff 671 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 6 Exempt staff 2017-2018 3,402,751 1,100,000 32% 7.818 521,808 545,100 1,066,908 2018-2019 3,587,437 1,200,000 33% 8.09 589,115 581,762 1,170,877 2019-2020 3,725,511 1,300,000 35% 11.072 679,106 584,120 1,263,226 2020-2021 3,795,407 1,300,000 34% 8.478 621,109 641,150 1,262,259 2021-2022 3,754,228 1,200,000 32% 9.079 515,900 651,700 1,167,600 2022-2023 3,828,254 1,200,000 31% 10.117 492,070 680,170 1,172,240 2023-2024 3,859,977 1,300,000 34% 6.325 474,546 780,000 1,254,546 2024-2025 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TIMELINE Activity Date 2017-2018 Professional Improvement Program information – Teacher Certificated Staff announced on Division Staff News and application package are communicated to District teachers and made available online on Connect October 28 31 Information meetings for interested staff (4:15 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Conference Centre, Centre for EducationGoogle Meet) November 22, 28 21 and 27 Obtain data to calculate maximums as per Clause 23.5 9.2.8 of the Teachers’ contract Collective Agreement November 30 Due date for applications January 13 12 Processing of applications • Check for completeness • Acknowledgement letter • Compile background – ● Receipt of applications confirmed ● Background information compiled (previous paid leaves, degrees, grid placement, years of service, summary of request, projected costs • costs) ● Applications prepared for review by committee of leadership staff January 16 - 27 Facilitate review by assessment committee of leadership staff • Prepare packages for review • Conduct assessment workshop January 16 - 27 15 – February 2 (due back Review of applications ● Application packages prepared for committee review ● Committee workshop conducted ● Review of applications completed January 15 – February 10) 7 February 8 February 15 Compile background information with input from assessments assessors February 13 - 17 Prepare recommendation to the Superintendent February 24 12 – March 8 Recommendation submitted for approval March 11 Approval of leaves and tuition support by March 18 Communication of support granted ● Applicants notified; letters and agreements sent to successful applicants ● TM to Board ● Division Staff News announcement March 19 - 22 April 3 April 5 Selection of Reflective Statements: Benefits of Program Participation 2022-2023 Professional Improvement Program – Teacher Certificated Staff Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Diversity Education Consultant, Specialized Learning Supports Western University – Master in Professional Education in the Superintendent March 3Field of Equity, Diversity and Social Justice “Pursuing a Master's in Equity, Justice, and Diversity has offered me a transformative educational experience that has equipped me with critical knowledge, skills, and perspectives essential for fostering an inclusive and equitable organization. […] I have learned how better to support our understanding of oppressed groups and build capacity for antiracism and equity in our Division. This program's benefits to myself as an educator and Division employee has been unparalleled.”

NEXT STEPS. Upon approval of this recommendation, the attached timeline related to communication and processing of applications will be followed (Attachment III). ATTACHMENTS and APPENDICES ATTACHMENT I Professional Improvement Program History ATTACHMENT II Comparison by Year of Successful Teacher Certificated Applicants ATTACHMENT III 20172018-2018 2019 Professional Improvement Program Timeline RT:sh ATTACHMENT I PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM HISTORY YEAR FUND MAXIMUM AS PER CLAUSE 23.7 APPROVED BUDGET ALLOCATION % OF MAXIMUM APPROVED TOTAL LEAVE FTE ACTUAL $ GRANTED FOR LEAVES ACTUAL $ GRANTED FOR TUITION TOTAL ACTUAL $ GRANTED FOR LEAVES & TUITION 2007-2008 2,342,776 1,200,000 51% 15.46 938,042 150,920 1,088,962 2008-2009 2,392,026 1,300,000 54% 11.67 763,271 274,958 1,038,229 2009-2010 2,504,746 1,300,000 52% 6.54 382,159 349,969 732,128 2010-2011 2,774,936 1,200,000 43% 12.19 756,640 306,366 1,063,006 2011-2012 2,899,830 1,200,000 41% 15.65 768,459 316,283 1,084,742 2012-2013 3,005,090 1,200,000 40% 12.48 785,786 296,530 1,082,316 2013-2014 3,062,822 1,200,000 39% 11.56 706,110 354,758 1,060,868 2014-2015 3,019,266 1,000,000 33% 7.20 517,762 367,680 885,442 2015-2016 3,111,487 1,000,000 32% 8.03 561,457 400,757 962,214 2016-2017 3,286,102 1,000,000 30% 9.40 577,248 371,809 949,057 2017-2018 3,402,751 1,100,000 32% 7.818 521,100 545,100 1,066,908 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS BY YEAR YEAR TOTAL NUMBER OF APPLICANTS NUMBER SUCCESSFUL 2007-2008 68 45 2008-2009 53 50 2009-2010 64 64 2010-2011 60 58 2011-2012 87 84 2012-2013 71 70 2013-2014 871 762 86 75 2014-2015 753 734 70 68 2015-2016 785 776 72 71 2016-2017 95 90 182 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 273 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 3 Exempt staff 370 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 468 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 572 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 6 Exempt staff 671 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 6 Exempt staff 2017-2018 103 99 2018-2019 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TIMELINE Activity Date 2017-2018 Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program information and application package are communicated to District teachers and made available online October 28 27 Information meetings for interested staff (4:15 - 6:00 p.m. Conference Centre, Centre for Education) November 2220, 28 Obtain data to calculate maximums as per Clause 23.5 of Teachers’ contract November 30 Due date for applications January 13 12 Processing of applications • Check for completeness Receipt of applications confirmed • Acknowledgement letter • Compile background – Background information compiled (previous paid leaves, degrees, grid placement, years of service, summary of request, projected costs costs) • Applications prepared for review by committee of leadership staff January 16 15 - 27 Facilitate review by assessment 31 Review of applications • Application packages prepared for committee of leadership staff • Prepare packages for review • Conduct assessment Committee workshop conducted • Review of applications completed January 16 15 - 27 31 February 2 (due back 1 February 10) 9 Compile background information with and committee input from assessments February 13 12 - 17 Prepare recommendation 16 Recommendation to the Superintendent February 24 23 Approval of leaves and tuition support by the Superintendent March 32

NEXT STEPS. Upon approval of this recommendation, the attached timeline related to communication and processing of applications will be followed (Attachment III). The holdback percentage will be reviewed and revised as required based on known tuition fee increases and with consideration to the potential impact of exchange rates on international tuition fees. ATTACHMENTS and & APPENDICES ATTACHMENT I Professional Improvement Program History ATTACHMENT II Comparison by Year of Successful Teacher Certificated Applicants ATTACHMENT III 20172015-2018 2016 Professional Improvement Program Timeline RTDF:sh rt ATTACHMENT I PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM HISTORY YEAR FUND MAXIMUM AS PER CLAUSE 23.7 APPROVED BUDGET % OF MAXIMUM APPROVED TOTAL LEAVE FTE ACTUAL $ GRANTED FOR LEAVES ACTUAL $ GRANTED FOR TUITION TOTAL ACTUAL $ GRANTED FOR LEAVES & TUITION 2005-2006 2,232,456 1,200,000 54% 18.35 1,036,637 105,341 1,141,978 2006-2007 2,307,846 1,200,000 52% 15.76 934,471 169,269 1,103,740 2007-2008 2,342,776 1,200,000 51% 15.46 938,042 150,920 1,088,962 2008-2009 2,392,026 1,300,000 54% 11.67 763,271 274,958 1,038,229 2009-2010 2,504,746 1,300,000 52% 6.54 382,159 349,969 732,128 2010-2011 2,774,936 1,200,000 43% 12.19 756,640 306,366 1,063,006 2011-2012 2,899,830 1,200,000 41% 15.65 768,459 316,283 1,084,742 2012-2013 2013-2014 3,005,090 3,062,822 1,200,000 1,200,000 40% 12.48 785,786 296,530 1,082,316 2013-2014 3,062,822 1,200,000 39% 12.48 11.56 785,786 706,110 296,530 354,758 1,082,316 1,060,868 2014-2015 3,019,266 1,000,000 33% 7.20 517,762 367,680 885,442 2015-2016 3,111,487 1,000,000 32% 8.03 561,457 400,757 962,214 2016-2017 3,286,102 1,000,000 30% 9.40 577,248 371,809 949,057 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS COMPARISON BY YEAR OF SUCCESSFUL TEACHER CERTIFICATED APPLICANTS YEAR TOTAL NUMBER OF APPLICANTS NUMBER SUCCESSFUL 2005-2006 61 40 2006-2007 67 51 2007-2008 68 45 2008-2009 53 50 2009-2010 64 64 2010-2011 60 58 2011-2012 87 84 2012-2013 71 70 2013-2014 871 762 2014-2015 753 734 2015-2016 785 776 2016-2017 95 90 182 87¹ 75³ 76² 73⁴ ¹82 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 273 ²73 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 3 Exempt staff 370 ³75 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 468 ⁴73 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 572 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 6 Exempt staff 671 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 6 Exempt staff 2017Staff 2015-2018 2016 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TIMELINE Activity Date 2017-2018 Professional Improvement Program information Need To Know News item and application information package are communicated available to District teachers and made available staff online October 28 31, 2014 Information meetings for interested staff (4:15 - 4:15-6:00 p.m. Conference Centre, Centre for Education) November 22, 28 25 December 1 Obtain data to calculate compute maximums as per Clause 23.5 of Teachers’ contract November 30 28 Due date for applications January 13 9, 2015 Processing of applications • Check for completeness • Acknowledgement letter • Compile background – previous paid leaves, degrees, grid placement, years of service, summary of request, projected costs • Applications prepared Prepared for review by principal committee January 12 – 30 Facilitate review by committee of leadership staff January 16 - 27 Facilitate review by assessment committee of leadership staff principals • Prepare packages for review • Conduct assessment mini practice workshop January 16 12 - 27 30 Week of February 2 (due back February 109) Compile background information with input from principal assessments February 9 – 13 - 17 Prepare recommendation to the Superintendent February 24 18 Approval of leaves and tuition support Leaves by the Superintendent March 3February 27

NEXT STEPS. Upon approval of this recommendation, the attached timeline related to communication and processing of applications will be followed (Attachment III). ATTACHMENTS and & APPENDICES ATTACHMENT I Professional Improvement Program History ATTACHMENT II Comparison by Year of Successful Teacher Certificated Applicants ATTACHMENT III 20172016-2018 2017 Professional Improvement Program Timeline RTDR:sh ATTACHMENT I rt PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM HISTORY YEAR FUND MAXIMUM AS PER CLAUSE 23.7 APPROVED BUDGET % OF MAXIMUM APPROVED TOTAL LEAVE FTE ACTUAL $ GRANTED FOR LEAVES ACTUAL $ GRANTED FOR TUITION TOTAL ACTUAL $ GRANTED FOR LEAVES & TUITION 2006-2007 2,307,846 1,200,000 52% 15.76 934,471 169,269 1,103,740 2007-2008 2,342,776 1,200,000 51% 15.46 938,042 150,920 1,088,962 2008-2009 2,392,026 1,300,000 54% 11.67 763,271 274,958 1,038,229 2009-2010 2,504,746 1,300,000 52% 6.54 382,159 349,969 732,128 2010-2011 2,774,936 1,200,000 43% 12.19 756,640 306,366 1,063,006 2011-2012 2,899,830 1,200,000 41% 15.65 768,459 316,283 1,084,742 2012-2013 2013-2014 3,005,090 3,062,822 1,200,000 1,200,000 40% 12.48 785,786 296,530 1,082,316 2013-2014 3,062,822 1,200,000 39% 12.48 11.56 785,786 706,110 296,530 354,758 1,082,316 1,060,868 2014-2015 3,019,266 1,000,000 33% 7.20 517,762 367,680 885,442 2015-2016 3,111,487 1,000,000 32% 8.03 561,457 400,757 962,214 2016-2017 3,286,102 1,000,000 30% 9.40 577,248 371,809 949,057 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS BY YEAR YEAR TOTAL NUMBER OF APPLICANTS NUMBER SUCCESSFUL 20070000-2008 68 45 200800 00 00 0000-2009 53 50 200900 00 00 0000-2010 64 64 201000 00 00 0000-2011 60 58 201100 00 00 0000-2012 87 84 201200 00 00 0000-2013 71 70 00 00 00 0000-00 00 00 2013-2014 14 871 762 2014-2015 15 753 734 2015-2016 16 785 776 2016-2017 95 90 182 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 273 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 3 Exempt staff 370 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 468 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 5 Exempt staff 572 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 6 Exempt staff 671 through the Clause 23 Professional Improvement Program and 6 Exempt staff 20172016-2018 2017 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TIMELINE Activity Date 20172015-2018 2016 Professional Improvement Program information and application package are communicated to District district teachers and made available online October 28 30 Information meetings for interested staff (4:15 - 6:00 p.m. Conference Centre, Centre for Education) November 2224, 28 30 Obtain data to calculate maximums as per Clause 23.5 of Teachers’ contract November 30 Due date for applications January 13 8 Processing of applications • Check for completeness • Acknowledgement letter • Compile background – previous paid leaves, degrees, grid placement, years of service, summary of request, projected costs • Applications prepared for review by committee of leadership staff January 16 11 - 27 29 Facilitate review by assessment committee of leadership staff • Prepare packages for review • Conduct assessment workshop January 16 11 - 27 29 Week of February 2 1 (due back February 10) 8) Compile background information with input from assessments February 13 8 - 17 12 Prepare recommendation to the Superintendent February 24 19 Approval of leaves Leaves and tuition support by the Superintendent March 3February 26