Registration is now open for our February 12th Virtual Zonal Pro-D Conference.The theme is Coping in a Time of COVIDThis will be one of our best pro-d conferences. We have eight internationally recognized featured speakers along with thirty-two highly credentialed and experienced presenters.Click on the registration link to ensure you reserve your spot now!https://www.mycota.ca/conferences/february-pro-d.html
On Feb 26th, the BCTF is offering an online New Teachers Conference. The registration fee is only $25! The District PD committee has committed a total of $2000 to support new teachers who are interested in attending. If the teacher is in a contract, they can apply for an Ed Leave to have a paid leave for that conference […]
We are looking for 6 VTA members to attend the BCTF Virtual AGM from March 20-23. Email Dave MacKenzie at [email protected] for more information.
This coordinator position is funded and directed by the Vernon Teachers’ Association, and is distinct from the District Mentorship Program. This coordinator will continue to work alongside the District in supporting their mentorship program.
The BCTF is urging the provincial government to limit 15 students to a class, enforce a mask mandate, and improve contact tracing.
To the Editor Re: “No suspects yet on notes” On behalf of the members and staff of the Vernon Teachers’ Association, I’m writing to express our shared disgust and outrage at the repeated distribution of racist leaflets around schools and the defacing of a local candidate’s campaign poster with a sexist slur and a Nazi […]
https://sites.google.com/sd22learns.ca/nov12nid The Vernon Teachers’ Association appreciates taking part in the Nov.12 Indigenous Non-Instructional Day. Though the key note speakers and sessions are virtual on this day, we give thanks to the Syilx people for the land on which we learn. For years, Indigenous people have endured and continue to endure challenges and adversity in our […]