Member Development Criteria

Criteria 

TLOTL Members may apply for reimbursement to help cover costs of AQs/ABQs, other training and books that will augment their knowledge and/or skills as a teacher.

Members may apply for MDF during the fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) in which the learning was completed, or the resource purchased. Members may access each category once per fiscal year.

Member must have been an active member of TLOTL for 1 calendar year at the time of application.

For 2023-2024 the Reimbursement categories are:

• • MDF – AQ/ABQ category – 1/2 of the cost of the course – Any AQ or ABQ that is successfully completed by the member during the current calendar year is eligible. (NOTE: since we are elementary, a senior AQ/ABQ is only eligible if it affects your QECO placement)
  • MDF – Other training Category – Members can apply for up to $100 to offset the costs for completing other learning. Examples: ETFO summer academy, Reading for the Love of It, Activated Learning, OMEA etc. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE LOCAL PRESIDENT TO ENSURE YOUR LEARNING QUALIFIES.
  • MDF -Book Category – Up to $50 is available for the purchase of books that informs your learning. Example: A book such as how to teach Daily 5, or how to do Math Talks. (manipulatives, toys, student workbooks, story/picture books, reproducibles, blackline masters are NOT permitted)
  • NEW: Single Room Supplement for attending ETFO conferences or workshops. (Please contact Lara at tlotl.president(at)gmail.com before applying for this reimbursement)

The course, training, or books must be paid for and completed prior to application. (EXCEPTION: For June AQs/ABQs – please apply prior to June 21st 2024 deadline and submit proof of completion as soon as possible.) Receipts and documents must be provided to substantiate this information.

Funding will be provided on a first come basis for as long as the funds remain available for each MDF category.

Applications must be received by the June deadline listed on the application form.

Application Form:

MDF Application Form 2023-2024

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