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Professional development
Reimbursement for educator professional development
Latest source updateLast Update: October 1, 2026Latest change: The PD Opportunities page now includes new opportunity categories, revised application instructions, and a new application link.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 1, 2026
Latest change: The PD Opportunities page now includes new opportunity categories, revised application instructions, and a new application link.
PD Opportunities updated
The PD Opportunities page now shows revised categories and instructions for several professional development options, including graduate courses, trainer-certification courses, visitations, resource-based PD projects, and partner projects. The application link also changed to a new Jotform destination, and some priority-project applicants are now directed to contact pd@yaep.ca. The page also adds new category-specific rules, including that graduate-level courses must be part of a Faculty of Education program, and courses leading to a trainer certification must be part of a Priority Project.
Funding available
$ 4,100
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Overview
This program reimburses YAEP members for professional development related to their growth as educators. It supports credit and non-credit courses, virtual conferences, local PD, and selected priority projects, with a maximum cumulative reimbursement of $4,100 per school year.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,100 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Whitehorse
- Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Credit courses at accredited post-secondary institutions
- Non-credit courses and virtual learning PD events
- Virtual conferences, local PD, and school-based PD
- Priority projects such as PLCs and territory-wide conferences
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Course or event details
- Course description URL
- Tuition or registration fee information
- Email correspondence details
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- YAEP members
- Teachers-on-call
- Educators working in Yukon schools
Who is not eligible
- Non-members
- Members on educational leave, unless allowed under policy
Eligible expenses
- Tuition fees for credit courses.
- Course fees for non-credit courses.
- Event fees for virtual learning PD events.
- Teacher-on-call cost.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Credit courses held during school hours
- Courses not related to education or professional development
- Applications from members on educational leave, except where permitted by policy
Eligible geographic areas
- Yukon
Selection criteria
- First come, first served for limited funding.
- Application must fit the relevant PD category.
- Course or activity must align with the applicant’s professional growth.
How to apply
- Read the PD Policy for proceeding with your PD application.
- Use the APPLY link for the relevant PD opportunity.
- For Priority Projects, contact pd@yaep.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Funding is processed according to the YAEP PD Policy.
- Applicants may receive reimbursement after approval and completion requirements are met.
Additional information
- Applications for credit and non-credit courses are accepted three times per year.
- Funding is limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis.
- Teachers-on-call have separate funding limits and requirements.
- Course funding is subject to the YAEP PD Policy and travel policy.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Professional development Program
What is the Professional development?
This program reimburses YAEP members for professional development related to their growth as educators. It supports credit and non-credit courses, virtual conferences, local PD, and selected priority projects, with a maximum cumulative reimbursement of $4,100 per school year.
How much funding can be received?
Professional development Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $4,100 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Professional development program?
To be eligible for the Professional development program, you must:
Must be a YAEP member.
Course must be education-related.
Credit courses must be accredited.
What expenses are eligible under Professional development?
Credit courses at accredited post-secondary institutions
Non-credit courses and virtual learning PD events
Virtual conferences, local PD, and school-based PD
Priority projects such as PLCs and territory-wide conferences
Who can I contact for more information about the Professional development?
You can contact Yukon Association of Education Professionals (YAEP) by email at pd@yaep.ca or by phone at 867-668-6777 ext 1.
Where is the Professional development available?
The Professional development program is available the province of Yukon.