Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We don't have a program of scholarships and bursaries that are specifically limited to teachers who want to take this kind of upgrading or training. There is, however, a fairly large pot of money, which is part of the collective agreement with the NWTTA, that is available for teachers for upgrading purposes. What has been found to work best with courses like the aboriginal language and culture programming is part-time delivery in the regions, so that it can be delivered close to the workplace. Often this kind of upgrading doesn't require a huge investment of time or money on the part of the teacher. But if the teacher were to sign up for a full-time instruction course and were to take time off to do it, they would qualify for support. If they have gone to school in the Northwest Territories, they would qualify for student financial assistance if they weren't able to access the professional development funding that is part of the collective agreement. Thank you.
Charles Dent on Question 169-15(3): Qualified Language Instructors In NWT Schools
In the Legislative Assembly on May 28th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 169-15(3): Qualified Language Instructors In Nwt Schools
Question 169-15(3): Qualified Language Instructors In NWT Schools
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 27th, 2004
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