PGS: Professional Growth Subsidy Fund: Teachers under contract with CSSD are eligible to apply for funding to attend conferences either locally, provincially or out of province.
- Up to $1800 is available for successful applicants going to out of province conferences
- Up to $700 is available for successful applicants going to in province conferences
- Up to $500 is available for successful applicants going to in city conferences
- Up to $500 is available for Tuition & Guest Teachers
Please Note: Due to the current travel restrictions, PGS funding will not cover international travel until further notice
PIF: The Professional Improvement Fund is a source of financial granting available to Teachers in Calgary Catholic (CSSD). Teachers who have been on contract for 3 or more years are eligible to apply to receive up to $10,000 towards courses. See the guidelines for additional criteria and rules governing Teachers on leave and Sabbatical.
PIF: The Professional Improvement Fund is a source of financial granting available to Teachers in Calgary Catholic (CSSD). Teachers who have been on contract for 3 or more years are eligible to apply to receive up to $10,000 towards courses. See the guidelines for additional criteria and rules governing Teachers on leave and Sabbatical.
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PGS - Professional Growth Subsidy
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PGS Applications
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Funding Report
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Conferences
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Guidelines & Questions
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Reimbursement
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Out of Province Conference Application
Please Note: Due to the current travel restrictions, PGS funding will not cover international travel until further notice
Please download and submit the Out of Province application including the following:
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In City/In Province Conference Application
Download and submit the in city/in province application to our office including the following:
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Guest Teacher Application
If you are a Guest (Substitute) Teacher, you will use this form. Download the Application and send it in to our office.
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Tuition Application ![]()
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PGS Funding Update Report
An updated report will be posted when available
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You may be interested in these Popular conferences or you may choose your own conference that fits within your teaching assignment.
Out of Province Conferences/Workshops
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Out of Province Conferences/Workshops
Learning and the Brain Religious Education Congress The Daily 5 & Café |
Prior to filling out your application, please take the time to read the Guidelines.
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Q: Who qualifies for funding?
A: Financial support can only be offered when the teacher is under contract at the date of the conference/workshop or course completion. Q: How does the fund work? A: A total of $600,000 plus 400 sub days is distributed over 4 segments: Segment 1 – from September to November Segment 2 – from December to March Segment 3 – April to June Segment 4 – July to August inclusive |
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Tuition Answers
You must submit an application for funding approval BEFORE attending a course.
If you have been approved, once the course is completed, you have one month to send in your receipts with the receipt submission form and course completion forms for reimbursement. If your course was funded from another source, you must inform the PGS administrative assistant within 1 month of course completion. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of all funding eligibility for 2 years. |
Please read the following BEFORE you phone for information:
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Did You Know?
You can include receipts for required course materials (i.e. textbooks). You still must remain within your maximum of $500.
You can include receipts for required course materials (i.e. textbooks). You still must remain within your maximum of $500.
Out Of Province Reimbursement Form
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In City/In Province Reimbursement Form
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Tuition Reimbursement Form
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PIF - Professional Improvement Fund
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PIF Information
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PIF Guidelines
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Sabbatical Leave
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PIF Forms
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University List
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PIF Application
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The Professional Improvement Fund (PIF) is a source of financial granting available to Teachers in Calgary Catholic (CSSD). The Pilot Year began September 1, 2016.
Teachers who have been on contract for 3 or more years are eligible to apply to receive up to $10,000 towards courses. Please see the guidelines for additional criteria and rules governing Teachers on leave and Sabbatical. |
Grant Period 1: Closing date 08 January 2021
Up to 50% of the PIF funds available under clause 9.4 Grant Period 2: Closing date 30 April 2021 Up to 50% of the PIF funds available under clause 6.1. Important: Courses must be completed between April 01, 2020– August 31, 2021 ![]()
If you have additional questions, please contact theLocal 55 office: 403-265-2678
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Professional Improvement Fund guidelines for applications as well as criteria for applications to this fund was updated on the district and ATA website after October 1, 2019. It is important to note that the Course(s) must be completed April 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021.
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Please check the CSSD intranet for deadline for Sabbatical Leave Applications for the 2021-2022 school year. Conditions for a sabbatical leave are outlined in the Collective Agreement (9.2) between the Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1 and the Alberta Teachers’ Association, Local 55.
Sabbatical Leave Application Form
is available on the Intranet
is available on the Intranet
PIF Application 2021-2022
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Leave Report Form
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Tuition Receipt Submission
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PIF Appeal Form
If your application has been rejected for granting and you wish to appeal, download the following form and submit to the PIF administrative assistant at Local 55. ![]()
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