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 Jeffrey Forden Mooney.
Foundry Offers PreVenture Program
As part of its mental health and substance use service offerings, the Foundry Central Office will be engaging with school districts to share information on supports available through the PreVenture program. PreVenture uses brief, person-focused workshops to promote mental health and substance use prevention. The program aims to equip youth aged 12 to 18 with …
First Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding on Early Learning and Child Care for First Nations
On September 12, 2024, the First Nations Leadership Council (the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, the First Nations Summit and the B.C. Assembly of First Nations) and the governments of British Columbia and Canada gathered to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on early learning and child care for First Nations in British Columbia. This …
Resignation of Commissioner for Teacher Regulation
Effective September 13, 2024, the Commissioner for Teacher Regulation, Ana Mohammed, has resigned from her role for personal reasons and to return to her previous consulting practice. The Ministry wants to express its appreciation to Ana for bringing to her work her experience in administrative, criminal, employment and human rights law as well as her …
Lunch and Learn for Truth and Reconciliation Week
In advance of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation offers free virtual educational programming for teachers and students grades 1-12, and invites the public to join online sessions from September 23 to September 27, 2024. Online sessions are aimed at an adult audience and can …
Cell Phone Restrictions in Schools Toolkit
The Cell Phone Restrictions in Schools Marketing Toolkit includes several poster options, an email newsletter banner, and a website banner. These tools can be used to inform students and parents/caregivers on the new cell phone restrictions in their schools. Visit the ministry resources page for more information and supports.
ChildCareBC Website Update
The ChildCareBC website has been refreshed with a new look and feel to help families, child care providers and partners, and early childhood professionals easily find the information they need, when they need it. The refreshed website improves the overall user experience by grouping information into six categories: Please note that you may need to …
Early Learning and Child Care Act and Enhanced Affordable Child Care Benefit Now in Effect
The Early Learning and Child Care Act (ELCCA) came into force on September 1, 2024. This new Act expands the purpose for which a child care grant may be paid to include establishing a child care facility, improving the inclusivity in child care for children with support needs and facilitating the design and delivery of …
Youth Work in Trades Redesign – Frequently Asked Questions
Ministry of Education and Child Care staff have developed an information resource for Career Program leads and educators about the transition of the Youth Work in Trades (WRK) Award to an application-based scholarship. The resource provides information regarding the eligibility of students for automatic consideration for a WRK Award, and the application requirements for students …
First Francophone Child Care Resource and Referral Centre Now in Operation
As of September 1, 2024, Fédération des parents francophones de Colombie-Britannique began Francophone CCRR services throughout the province. This is B.C.’s first dedicated Francophone CCRR service provider, offering expanded services in French to support Francophone families, child care providers and the child care workforce. The provider also assists local CCRRs in supporting Francophone service users …