Conference+Grants

Thank you for your interest in extending your professional practice by attending a conference, an event or a collaborative planning session with another colleague. The details below should help you on your learning journey. Please contact one of the committee members: shane.hoyt@nbed.nb.ca melissa.walker@nbed.nb.ca or michelle.wuest@nbed.nb.ca
 * NBTA Branch 1826 Professional Learning Grants**



NBTA Branch 1826 Conference Grants (Conditions)
NBTA Branch 1826 supports various professional development activities through grants to attend conferences and other education-related events. Grants are available for __up to $250__, once per teacher every second school year (for events prior to June 30 of each academic year).

Criteria:
 * a) The primary purpose of the activity for which the grant is requested must be teacher professional growth.
 * b) The activity may be of a general professional nature or related in a significant manner to the teaching assignment of the applicant.
 * c) Event may take place within New Brunswick or outside the province, with the exception of school visitations which are only eligible outside New Brunswick.
 * d) Funds will not be granted for student/class trips.
 * e) Supporting documentation providing details of the professional growth activity must accompany your initial application.
 * f) If the activity requires absence from school, the approval of the Superintendent or the Director of Education (out-of-province) or your school principal (in-province) is required.
 * g) University Courses, modules or courses used for credit/teacher certification purposes are not funded. Regularly funded New Brunswick Department of Education Summer Institutes are not eligible for grants.
 * h) Completed applications should be received at least 2 weeks prior to the opening date of the activity. Applications will not be accepted after the start of the event. Applicants will be informed in advance of the Committee’s decision.

Once your event is complete, please download and complete this form and return it to the branch treasurer (Kelly Gaines at Connaught Street School) for reimbursement.
 * Claim Form**

//**__NBTA Provincial Grants__**//
Funding is also available from the NBTA and Councils through a single application. Download and follow the directions on the form below.
 * Provincial grants are capped at $500 with a maximum of $1000 every three years.
 * Council Grants are capped at $400, once every three years. You may only apply for grants from the council for which you are a member.

More information on NBTA/Councils grants is available on the [|NBTA Website] (click on the PD button)