Registration is open until April 24 for Superintendents and Indigenous Education Council Chairs for the fourth Jointly Convened Annual Meeting (JCAM). JCAM will be held on May 25 from 8:30am-4:30pm at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront in Vancouver. Agenda items include a keynote address, the new Indigenous-focused Graduation Requirement, and outcomes and attendance for First Nations …
As part of new government investments to assist children and youth with support needs, the Ministry of Education and Child Care is collaborating with the Ministry of Children and Family Development to launch new provincial school outreach teams. Districts are invited to review and submit an expression of interest questionnaire by April 6 to be …
The parties to the BC Tripartite Education Agreement (Ministry of Education and Child Care, First Nations Education Steering Committee, and Indigenous Services Canada), and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, are interested in developing a provincial inventory of school districts that transport students to/from school and/or school-organized extracurricular activities via water vessel. Please have the …
Schools should submit registrations for the Grade 10 and Grade 12 April Graduation Assessments through a TRAX data transfer and confirm them on the Online Graduation Assessment Register that is open March 6 through April 7.
The Office of the Comptroller General requires school districts to identify and document a description of any purchased intangibles that currently exist, their dollar value, and whether they are currently recognized. Please read this memo for more information, then complete this survey. District responses should be e-mailed to EDUC.GRESDReporting@gov.bc.ca by March 17.
The nominations for the 2023 B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards are open until 11:59 pm PT on February 20, 2023. These awards recognize leadership, strength, and activism of individuals and organizations’ commitment to reducing barriers and eliminating racism. Schools and districts are invited to nominate an exceptional student or staff member.
School districts are required to test for lead content in drinking water in their school facilities to ensure the quality meets established guidelines. Please complete the 2022-23 Testing Lead Content in Drinking Water of School Facilities Report (in the Publications and Resources section) then submit your report to CapitalManagementBranch@gov.bc.ca by March 30, 2023. Policy information …
The BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA) is currently offering orientation training for BC public school trustees. The second session on ethical governance and success, diversity, and strategic planning will take place on February 23, 5:00-7:00 pm PT, and senior school district staff are encouraged to attend. Registration and information about other training opportunities can be …
Please join us February 23 at 3:10 pm PT for this month’s Analytics Outreach and Information Sharing Session on the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) Dashboard. The dashboard can be accessed through the BC K–12 Education Data Portal. Contact EDUC.ReportingUnit@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
As part of the Ministry’s new K-8 Career Exploration project, educators are invited to attend a free, virtual career exploration educator training session on Wednesday, February 15 from 3:30-4:15 pm PST. Led by Education and Employers, a UK-based charity, this session will introduce educators to tools and strategies for connecting children with role models from …
