The GVTA-GVSD Joint Professional Development Committee offers several ways to access PD in the division, and is also able to direct you to school-based PD decision-makers.
CLGs
Approved CLGs are listed in the PDF below:
If you would like to join any of the approved CLGs, please contact president@gvta.mbteach.org. Deadline to sign-up is Oct. 15, 2026.
CLG Application Form 2026-2027
Independent PD Application
Applications are received throughout the school year and will be processed based on the time received. email completed forms to president@gvta.mbteach.org. Each applicant can receive up to $250. No release time will be funded.
Independent PD Application Form 2026-27
PD Budget Remaining
Last updated September 25, 2026
- CLGs- $905.56
- K-8 PD Day- $16 303
- Independent PD- $2556.90
- Follow-up PD- $0
- Meetings – $333
- Unallocated Carry-over from previous year- $10 559.50
GVTA-GVSD Joint PD Committee
The 2026-27 GVTA-GVSD PD Committee is undergoing changes in composition from previous years. If you are interested in taking part, or have any questions about PD in GVSD, please contact president@gvta.mbteach.org
- Chair: Mike Urichuk
- Co-Chair: Jim Parry-Hill
- Assistant Superintendent: Mike Friesen
- Member: Alyssa Friesen
- Member: Brendan Neufeld
- Member: Natalia Warms
- Member: Marty Siemens
- Member: Jessica Askin
FORMS
The “PD Request for Funds” form should be sent to Mike Urichuk at president@gvta.mbteach.org. This form is for school PD Reps and those involved with Collaborative Learning Groups (CLGs).
PD & CLG Request for Funds Form
CLG Application Form 2025-2026
CLG Application Form 2024-2025
CLG Application Form 2023-2024
CLG applications can be submitted – with administrator approval – to president@gvta.mbteach.org.
2026 Mileage rate is $0.73/km and the current Substitute Teacher rate is $237/day.
