Short Term Reimbursement for Courses
PD Liaison Tools & Information
NTA members have the benefit of five Professional Development days built into their school calendar each year. These 5 days are an opportunity for teacher – directed Professional Development that has been negotiated into our Collective Agreement.
Important Notes:
- Please make sure you are aware of the entitlements for each program, as some funding programs may have restrictions, limits and special eligibility criteria
- Keep in mind these are reimbursement programs, and you will not receive funding until you have provided proof of completion and proof of payment for the activty
- NTA members must submit required documentation for all Short Term Assistance Reimbursement programs within a year of the course finish date on the approved application
- Applications for Short Term Assistance programs must be completed through your account on the NTA PD Database:Â http://nta.coresolutions.ca
Short Term Assistance and Reimbursement Programs include the following:
- Credit Courses in the Community during the Academic Year (courses that grant university credit)
- Distance Education Courses (courses that grant university credit)
- Non Credit and Certificate Courses (must be at least 15 instructional hours in length)
- Summer and Intersession Credit Courses (courses that grant university credit)
- Conferences, Symposiums and Institutes
- Short Courses (Must be a minimum of 15 hours in length, must take place outside of work hours, and must be delivered by a recognized educational institution – ex., a university or teachers’ association and/ or have a direct link to an identified need from the school, RSO or Department of Education)
For more information, please contact Shannon Hessian.

Marsha Rhodes, Professional Development Coordinator
Craig MacGregor, Professional Development Coordinator
Brian Barry, Financial Controller
John Fanjoy, Executive Director
Justin Matchett, President
Patricia MacNeil, Assistant Executive Director
Shannon Hessian, Professional Development Coordinator
Sonja Lonsdale, Director, Member Services