The Collective Agreement provides for six non-instructional days, four of which are teacher-directed. Admin has one non-instructional day that they are responsible for planning and this single day cannot be split. Teachers have professionalRead more
If Monday, September 27th is a teacher-directed Pro-D Day at your school and you have a staff meeting scheduled for that day, the meeting cannot happen during instructional hours, because a staff meetingRead more
We’d like to show our support in a meaningful heartfelt way for the workers who are doing all they can to help our society in the pandemic, and who faceRead more
As you continue growing in your teaching career, you may feel the desire to give back to the profession in the same way that others helped you at various pointsRead more
Teaching is a very highly stressful profession with many layers of complexity. There are many reasons over a teacher’s career where we may end up struggling and needing support. TeachingRead more
We will be holding a Special General Meeting to conduct elections for delegates to the BCTF Provincial Bargaining Conference held on October 28, 29, 30. Do you have ideas aboutRead more
The BCTF Teacher Inquiry Program (TIP) grant applications are now available. Please note that new for the upcoming year: A Dedicated Teacher Inquiry project focusing on teacher mental health, aRead more
Health and Safety Committee members, thank you so much for becoming a health and safety representative. This is an important role in keeping you and your colleagues safe, particularly duringRead 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.
