June 2024 Graduation Assessment Results and Graduation Documents
The June 2024 Graduation Assessment results have now been posted to the School Secure Web. Certificates and final transcripts are now being processed.
Systemic Review Report Released by the Representative for Children and Youth & Government’s Response
On Tuesday, July 16, British Columbia’s Office of the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) released the Don’t Look Away – How one boy’s story has the power to shift a system of care for children and youth report. This report, available on the RCY website, includes an investigative section and a systemic review with …
More Digital Literacy and the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education Resources for Teachers
Additional resources are available to support teachers in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their classrooms. Visit the Digital literacy and the use of AI in education: supports for British Columbia schools web page for eight additional teaching and learning stories from B.C. classrooms that have been featured. More stories in French are scheduled for release …
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, an outcome was posted regarding Bruce David Russell, who agreed to a reprimand.
Careertrekbc.ca is moving to WorkBC.ca
Career Trek videos are now available on the WorkBC.ca Career Trek Videos page or on YouTube. The legacy careertrekbc.ca website will be decommissioned and a banner will be added to the Explore Careers and Career Trek Videos pages so that people are aware of this change.
Reminder: ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund is Open Until August 2
Applications for the 2024-25 ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund will be accepted until August 2. Please see this article from the June 14 Deputy Minister’s Bulletin for information about eligibility and the application process.
Updates on the Early Learning and Child Care Act & Affordable Child Care Benefit
The Early Learning and Child Care Act (ELCCA) will come into effect as of September 1, 2024. In addition, enhanced supports will also become available to improve the delivery of the Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB) in specific child care circumstances.
Solicitation for Francophone Child Care Resource and Referral Services in B.C. Now Closed
The official Call for Responses (CFR) posted on BC Bid for organizations interested in providing Francophone support services, similar to Child Care and Referral (CCRR) services throughout the province, closed on July 4. The adjudication process will begin shortly. Once adjudication is complete, all applicants will be notified of the results and a contract will …
Updated Emergency Seizure Rescue Forms for 2024/25 School Year
To support students requiring emergency seizure rescue intervention in the school setting, and to support schools and staff in providing emergency seizure rescue care in a timely manner, the following documents have been updated for the 2024/2025 school year: Please ensure that district websites that may be hosting copies of these documents are updated and …
New Q&As Available to Support Local Education Agreements, Indigenous Education Councils and First Nations School of Choice
As discussed in the Tuesday, July 2 call with Superintendents, Secretary Treasurers and District Leads of Indigenous Education, the ministry has co-developed with the First Nations Education Steering Committee, new Question and Answer documents, to support Local Education Agreements, First Nations School of Choice, and Indigenous Education Councils (IECs). These documents will be updated as …