• There are a number of criteria that are considered when applying for a PPDF. Make this clear in your rationale.
  1. relevance to professional assignment
  2. relevance to related activities as part of professional assignment
  3. relevance to subject area professional development
  4.  relevance to inquiry growth plan outcomes
  5. relevance to student learning and teaching practice
• The cost of your sub is covered by PPDF but not included in the $3000 (out-of-province) or $500 (in-province) maximum. That means you have that entire amount for registration and expenses.
• Remember, you can apply for $3000 every third year.  Here is an example to help:
• • 2026-2027 - Receive $3000 funding
  • 2027-2028 - Not eligible for any funding
  • 2028-2029 - Eligible for $500 in funding for local PD, but not eligible for the $3000.
  • 2029-2030 - Eligible to apply for the full $3000 funding again.
  • Note - you are eligible for $500 every year except for the year after receiving a $3000 grant.
• You are eligible for a maximum of 2 travel days. In the case of weather delays or cancellations, there is the possibility of an added day. Please review the guidelines for details.
• To get your expenses reimbursed you need to submit the expense form, the receipts required (Airfare (separate from your lodging) or other travel method, Lodging, and Conference Fees) from your trip (so hold on to them!) and an accompanying credit card statement, as well as your conference report (you’ll get the form when you are approved) and your flight itinerary within 20 days of returning. The money will be directly deposited into your account by the Division once they process the receipts.
• All other expenses (i.e. meals, ground transportation to/from the airport and conference site, etc.) are covered under a $135 per diem. You only need the receipts above, everything else is covered under this per diem. You get the $135 for each day, including your travel day or portion thereof.
• Your expenses on the application form are estimates. Apply, estimate, go, keep your receipts, and you’ll be reimbursed for what you actually spend up to the maximum.

Guidelines change every year. Check the PPDF guidelines. We are always here to answer any questions, so feel free to give the office a call if you have any questions before submitting your application.