The school calendar forms for the 2025/26 submission cycle are now ready. There are two school calendar forms: the School Calendar Form – General and the School Calendar Form – Online Learning. In accordance with the School Act, boards must make their proposed calendars public by February 28, 2025, and submit their calendars to the …
High school teachers and counsellors play a pivotal role in helping students explore funding options for post-secondary education. To better support these efforts, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (PSFS) is conducting a user research project to improve the digital services available on websites such as StudentAidBC, WorkBC.ca and EducationPlannerBC. Teachers and counsellors …
The ministry is hosting webinars for Superintendents and Secretary-Treasurers on the new 1701 submission and sign-off process using the Education Data Exchange (EDX). Four sessions are scheduled in January to prepare for the first 1701 collection through EDX in February. To register, email educationdataexchange@gov.bc.ca with your name, district and preferred date and time. Superintendents: January 21 10-11 …
Bell Let’s Talk is a year-round initiative committed to driving positive change by investing in mental health projects and programs and putting a spotlight on mental health. This year, the campaign will support providers who focus on youth mental health. Visit Bell Let’s Talk for more information. For additional information on mental health resources, visit …
The Ministry of Attorney General and the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General are conducting a survey to better understand how non-consensual intimate image sharing affects youth in British Columbia. Related to the Intimate Images Protection Act, Government offers services to assist individuals whose private images or videos have been shared or threatened to …
The 2025 Mental Health in Schools Conference will take place in person in Vancouver, BC, on May 5-6, 2025. Please save the dates in your calendar. Formal invitations will be sent to Superintendents and partners in February.
As part of the StrongerBC Future Ready Action Plan, a second round of grants are available to help school districts, independent schools and post-secondary partners develop and deliver dual credit opportunities for students in an array of in-demand occupations. Applications, including proposed budgets, are due April 11, 2025. Visit the Dual Credit web page to access …
Please remind staff and students that applications for the BC Excellence and Pathway to Teacher Education scholarships will be accepted until February 17, 2025. Applicants must be on track to graduate and meet core eligibility and scholarship-specific requirements by August 31, 2025. Recipients are awarded a $5,000 scholarship voucher for tuition reimbursement after they attend a designated post-secondary …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) invite you to register for this year’s BCTEA Annual Meeting on Transportation on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm PST. Details are available in the event backgrounder below.
Grant letters and funds were sent to school districts on August 29, 2024. These funds support the promotion of mental health and well-being in school communities. As part of the grant process, school districts are required to complete Part Two of the Action Plan Questionnaire by January 22, 2025. If you have questions, please contact …
