For Information – Deputy Minister's Bulletin

VIU Launches New Program to Support Teacher Education in Rural and Remote Communities

Vancouver Island University is introducing a new dispersed teacher education program (elementary level) this August. Supported by the Ministry of Education and Child Care as part of the K–12 Workforce Plan, this part-time program is designed for individuals working in schools in rural and remote communities who want to become certified teachers. Most of the program can be taken online and students can complete their …

New Translations Available for the Mental Health and Substance Use Language Guide for Families

Language Matters! Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use: A Resource for Families and School Communities has been translated into some of the most commonly spoken languages in B.C. This resource is hosted on the erase mental health and substance use web page and is designed to support families in learning about mental health and substance …

Provincial Teacher Mentorship Pilot Program Launches

The Provincial Teacher Mentorship Program is a key component of B.C.’s K-12 Workforce Plan. It is designed to support teachers through accessible, inclusive, and research-informed mentorship. Developed in partnership between UBC’s Faculty of Education and the Ministry of Education and Child Care, with input from K-12 sector partners, this program is focused on promoting teacher …

Child Care Operating Funding 2026 – 2027 Renewal Open

As of January 7, 2026, child care providers can renew their Child Care Operating Funding and opt into the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative and Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement programs for 2026-27. As in previous years, providers joining the fee reduction program for the first time must start with fees that reflect typical rates in their …

TRB Discipline Outcomes

Discipline outcomes are posted to enhance the transparency of the processes and decisions made with respect to complaints and reports about educators. Recently, outcomes were posted regarding Bradley Jonathan Bootsma and William Walter McCrae. Both certificate holders agreed to a reprimand.

Real Acts of Caring Week

Real Acts of Caring (RAC) is a student-led initiative that began 21 years ago and is all about doing something caring and kind for others without expecting anything in return. RAC week is from February 8-14, 2026, and your school district, along with your students, is invited to join this year in planning intentional acts …

Call for Nominations – Order of British Columbia and Medal of Good Citizenship

To celebrate service excellence, the Province is inviting the public to nominate outstanding individuals for the Province’s two highest honours: the Order of British Columbia and the Medal of Good Citizenship. The Order of British Columbia is the highest honour awarded by the Province and recognizes outstanding achievement, excellence or distinction by a former or …

Service Design Project Underway for the Student Information System

Connected Services BC is leading a service design project to help shape the next generation of the provincial student information system (MyEducation BC). The project focuses on studying parent and student interactions with schools and related digital tools. The project aims to enhance the experience for all users and guide the future SIS procurement.

EDX Phase 3: Graduation Data Transfer Specifications

In preparation for the February 23 launch of EDX Phase 3, a final copy of the Graduation Data Transfer Specifications is now available. For MyEducation BC schools, core specification alignment is being coordinated at the enterprise level. What schools should do now: Questions? For queries related to the new specifications, contact TRAX.Support@gov.bc.ca For queries related …

Vaping Information Sessions for Youth

In partnership with Health Canada, QuitNow is hosting I quit for me, a series of sessions for youth ages 13-18 who would like to stop vaping or smoking. The sessions will focus on health risks of nicotine, creating a support plan, and healthy ways to manage stress. Sessions are 45-minutes on Zoom and run every …