2023 SOGI Educators Summit – Oct 18
School and district SOGI Leads are invited to register for B.C. SOGI Educator Summit’s Prevailing Pride. The event is virtual and at no cost. Registration deadline is October 13.
Report of Employment of Certificate Holders – due Oct 15
Under section 80 (Employers list) of the Teachers Act, employers are required to make a report to the Director of Certification on all B.C. certificate holders who were employed during the past academic year (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023). Submit your report now through the Employers’ Area by October 15. If you have …
Reminder: Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Report – due Oct 3
The final day to submit this year’s Enhancing Student Learning Report is next Monday, October 3. Please submit your report and strategic plan to EDUC.Framework@gov.bc.ca.
LEA Status Update Request – due Oct 11
Superintendents and District Leads of Indigenous Education received an email this week requesting school districts to update their LEA status with First Nations in their district. We recognize the two short weeks encompassing this request and are looking for this information before First Nations Leadership Gathering. Responses are requested by October 11, 2023.
Youth Action Grants
McCreary’s Youth Advisory & Action Council created the Youth Action Grants (up to $750) to provide B.C. youth aged 12 to 19 years old with the opportunity to lead a project aimed at improving youth health in their school and/or community. The continuous application process is open until all the funds are distributed. Please encourage …
2023/24 Foundation Skills Assessment
2023/24 Foundation Skills Assessment will be administered from October 2 to November 10. Superintendents will receive a letter to support the FSA administration. There is also a new Foundation Skills Assessment for Parents and Caregivers information guide available under the Resources for Parents and Caregivers section of the Foundation Skills Assessment web page. The guide …
2023/24 Classroom Enhancement Fund (CEF) Initial Reporting: Staffing & LIF – Due Oct 13
School districts are required to submit their actual CEF hiring and costs, as of September 29, 2023, to the ministry by October 13 using the 2023/24 CEF reporting template.
Changing Results for Young Children: Provincial Network Session
Changing Results for Young Children is a collaborative inquiry project that strengthens learning networks between community and school educators to support social and emotional well-being in young children. The Ministry of Education and Child Care will be hosting a virtual Provincial Networking Session on October 4 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm PDT. The theme …
Analytics Engagement and Information Sharing Session
Please join the Ministry of Education and Child Care on September 28 at 3:10 pm PDT for the first Analytics Engagement and Information Sharing Session of the 2023/24 school year. See the 2023/24 agenda poster for more information and the registration link. Please contact EDUC.ReportingUnit@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
Funding Eligibility for Students from the Northwest Territories who have been Displaced by Wildfires
School districts should welcome and enroll school age students who have been displaced as a result of wildfires in the Northwest Territories. These students should be claimed for funding in the 2023/24 school year by using the 1701 form. Read the Funding Eligibility for Displaced Students from the Northwest Territories document for additional information. Questions …