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Professional development
Reimbursement for educator professional development
Latest source updateLast Update: April 3, 2026Latest change: The YAEP Professional Development application window has shifted from January–March 2026 to April–August 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 3, 2026
Latest change: The YAEP Professional Development application window has shifted from January–March 2026 to April–August 2026.
Professional Development Application Window Updated
The YAEP Professional Development application form now accepts courses with start dates between April 1st and August 31st, 2026, replacing the previously open January–March 2026 window. This change affects the timing of when applicants can submit funding requests for credit and non-credit courses through the PD fund. All other eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and application requirements remain unchanged. Applicants should ensure they submit their forms within the new application window to be considered for funding during this cycle.
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
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 or registration fees for approved courses and PD events
- Teacher-on-call coverage for eligible absences
- Reimbursement for approved professional development costs
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
- Step 1: Choose the PD category
- Select the course or activity type that matches your professional development need.
- Review the relevant policy before applying.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Enter your personal, school, and course or event details.
- Provide the course description URL and tuition or fee information.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed form through the online application portal.
- Submit one application per course.
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.
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.
Is the Professional development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Professional development is a Grant and Funding