The deadline for applying for Consolidated Pro-D funds is Friday, June 25. Consolidated Pro-D applications can be emailed to accounting@surreyteachers.org, or faxed to (604) 594-5176 for the approval process. The deadline for use of the Consolidated Pro-D funds, as well as the 2020/21 school year Pro-D funds is September 15, 2021. Events have to be completed on or before this date andRead more
Round 3 postings are not available for those who already have a position or posted into a position in Round 1 or 2. Round 3 positions however, are term specific and will be reposted the following year in Round 1. The exception to this is positions posted in Special Bulletins. This is in threshold agreement. As well, contract teachers canRead more
Pride month is an opportunity not just to celebrate, but to work against Homophobia, Biphobia, Queerphobia, Transphobia and all phobias against diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. As educators we all have a vital role to play in this work. SOGI resources and curriculum play an important role in creating supportive environments for children, but have also become a focusRead more
If you have NOT YET HAD YOUR FIRST DOSE of the vaccine: Go to the booking site located at: https://priority-fraser-health-vaccinations.myhealthinfo.ca/index.php (Link not supported by Internet Explorer) Follow booking instructions. The access code: dogwood Access code needs to be entered twice and is case sensitive Choose the group you belong to (choose applicable SD or geographic area). In the fillable box identify: SchoolRead more
If you are concerned about the climate crisis, consider putting your name forward to be elected at STARA on Thursday, June 16 to the Ad Hoc STA Environmental Justice Committee which formed two years ago after the International Panel on Climate Change released its dire report stating that we have only 12 years (less than aRead more
If you and/or a group of colleagues would like to include learning about residential schools as part of your professional development, you could apply to the STA Pro-D Officer for support in doing so. Individual Book Study You want to develop your understanding of residential schools in order to effectively support student learning. You decideRead more
The deadline to apply to have your TTOC Experience transferred to your Contract Teaching Experience is June 30! Sign and send the form to the District (Attn: HR/Payroll). It might make you eligible for an incremental increase in September! Your pay increment (step level) is based on your teaching experience. Contract teachers move up one step on the pay scale afterRead more
Twenty-one positions on the STA Executive and seven positions on the Resolutions Committee are up for election on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Be sure to register to attend virtually. Have a say in who leads the STA! Executive Committee Positions – Released full-time table officers President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Grievance Officer (2-year term)Read more
The Advocate is a seasonal publication for members. The Advocate contains a report from the President, information from the table officers, updates, and information on current educational issues and issues of importance to Surrey teachers.
