Final Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) Selections for 2024 Graduates – due July 12
Please remind graduating students to make their Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) selections in the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) by July 12.
Community Gaming Grants
Please remind your school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) that funding is available through the Community Gaming Grant program at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Applications are accepted each year, between April 1 – June 30, with funding awarded in the Fall. Late applications are unlikely to be funded. Funding amounts are based on school enrolment …
erase Community of Practice – June 12, 2024
Safer Schools Together and the Ministry of Education and Child Care are hosting a second virtual Community of Practice session on June 12 at 3:15 pm. The session will focus on ensuring that plans are in place for high-risk/vulnerable youth during the summer months as well as planning to support their successful transition to the …
Digital Literacy and the Use of AI in Education Resources for Teachers
New resources are available on the Digital literacy and the use of AI in education: supports for British Columbia schools web page to support teachers in integrating AI into their classrooms. A curriculum connections document has been added that outlines where AI and digital literacy-related learning exists in the B.C. curriculum. The web page also …
Closing Soon: Survey On Digital Distribution of Transcripts for Permanent Student Records (PSRs)
Schools and districts have until June 7 to share their thoughts on a potential shift from paper to digital distribution of Grade 12 transcript copies that may be included in a student’s permanent record. Learn more and complete the survey on the TRAX to GRAD Info Hub.
Access Zones Activated Around K-12 Schools
Today, access zones around K-12 schools have been established through the Safe Access to Schools Regulation to preserve safe access to education by protecting students, staff and families from disruptive and harmful protest activities at schools.
Call for Applicants – French Immersion Regional Network
The Ministry of Education and Child Care is seeking to collaborate with administrators from French Immersion programs through the establishment of a French Immersion Regional Network. The network will include representatives from different regions of the province. Further details can be found on the French Education Branch web page. Interested administrators should contact Duncan.McIndoe@gov.bc.ca by …
Register for the Learning First Peoples Summer Institute
Registration is now open until August 19 for the Learning First Peoples Summer Institute August 27-29 in downtown Vancouver. Coordinated by the First Nations Education Steering Committee and First Nations Schools Association, the institute is designed to support educators to bring quality, authentic First Peoples teaching and learning into B.C. classrooms. Workshops: Email info@fnesc.ca if you …
Management Representation Letters
Consistent with prior years, the Office of the Comptroller General requires that each crown corporation, agency, and SUCH sector entity supply a Management Representation Letter effective June 7, 2024. The purpose of this letter is to provide the Office of the Comptroller General with assurance that they may rely on the school district’s system of …
Analytics Engagement and Information Sharing Session
Please join us May 30 at 3:10 pm PT for the seventh Analytics Engagement and Information Sharing Session of the 2023/24 school year for an overview of the Graduation Assessments Power BI report. See the poster for more information and the registration link. The recording for this session will be available on the BC K-12 …