Spring Break

The VSTA office will be closed March 14-29. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on March 30. We wish you all a restful and relaxing Spring Break!

Spring Pro-D Workshops

On Thursday, April 16, the VSTA is hosting two BCTF workshops specific to professional development. Click here for more information.

Spring SURT: Staff Reps, W/LC&B Reps, & Timetable Committee

On Wednesday, April 15th the VSTA is hosting workshops for Staff Reps, WLC/B Reps and Timetable Committee Reps. Click here for more information.

Spring Health & Safety Workshops

On Tuesday, April 14, the VSTA is hosting BCTF workshops specifically geared towards Health & Safety reps, Life Skills teachers, and Staff reps. Click here for more information.

TTOCs and ESA Sick Leave

Did you work as TTOC between April 1, 2022, and June 31, 2024? Were you denied paid sick leave when you declined calls due to illness? If so, you may be eligible for compensation. Click here for more information.

Spring Transfer Timeline 2026

Click here for more information.

Indoor Air Quality concerns

If your classroom temperature is impacting your ability to work, a report procedure should be followed. Please visit

Identity-Based Committee Sign-Ups

If you have not already registered, but would like to receive information about upcoming meetings for the 2SLGBTQ+, BIPOC, or Indigenous Educators Committees please click here…

Reminder! Update your Contact Information

Please ensure the VSTA has your current address, phone number, non-employer email address and your current school if you have changed schools since last year. Update here  

Latest News

Ad Hoc Teachers of Colour Meeting

Ad Hoc Teachers of Colour Meeting

May 20, 2020 from 3:30-5:00 PM. Please RSVP to mo@vsta.ca by May 20 at 12:00 pm to receive access to the on-line meeting. Read more for the agenda and advance reading material.

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2017-18 Remedy Claims

2017-18 Remedy Claims

The VSTA Executive Committee passed a motion at our December 5, 2019 meeting that 2017-2018 remedy money must be spent by June 30, 2020. Teachers received notice of their remedy amounts remaining...

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Pre-Retirement Workshops

Pre-Retirement Workshops

“There’s Also the Money” and “There’s More to it than Money” workshops facilitated by the BC Retired Teachers’ Assn. Read more for details and registration. All pre-retirement workshops have been cancelled due to COVID-19.

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Events Calendar

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