ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund Opened May 15, 2024
The 2024/25 ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund intake is now open. Applications will be accepted until August 2.
B.C. Certificate and Transcript School Distribution Guide
A B.C. Certificate and Transcript School Distribution Guide for the 2023/2024 school year is now available. The guide also introduces a change to the non-graduate transcript distribution schedule and provides new information on obtaining digital copies of transcript updates for withdrawn students.
Mental Health and Substance Use Language Guide and Companion Webinar
The ministry has partnered with the BC Children’s Hospital to develop a mental health and substance use language guide: Language Matters! An Introductory Guide for Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use: A Resource for Educators and School Communities. This guide aims to further build capacity in the broader education system to understand common mental health …
2024/2025 Operating Grant Payment Schedule
A new grant payment schedule is set to take effect for the 2024/25 school year. District operating grants will be paid as usual twice per month: on the 15th day and last business day of the month.
Cybersecurity Incident
Last week, the Premier announced the Government of B.C. identified sophisticated cybersecurity incidents involving government networks. The investigation is ongoing, but at this time there is no evidence at this time that sensitive information has been compromised. Please continue to abide by industry best practices. We currently have no evidence that organizations should be changing …
Emergency Management Information for Local School Officials
Evacuations from active wildfires are happening in communities across B.C. In some cases, whole communities or neighbourhoods have been evacuated. First Nations, local governments, and the Province of B.C. are working together to support evacuees by providing up to date information and delivering Emergency Support Services (ESS).
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 5-11 and this year’s theme is using technology before, during and after emergencies. We are entering a time of year where climate-related events and emergencies can impact schools and communities across the province. We are expecting districts will need to respond to climate-related events this upcoming season. To help with …
Indigenous Education Councils Funding
Changes to the School Act made through Bill 40 require that each board establish and maintain an Indigenous Education Council (IEC). Maintaining an IEC means that the school district will provide the secretariat support and fund activities and costs related to the IEC under the direction of the IEC.
AI Supports for Parents/Caregivers and Students
New resources are available for the education sector to support local considerations and decision-making regarding the use of AI tools in K–12 schools in B.C. The Digital literacy and the use of AI in education: supports for British Columbia schools web page now includes three student posters and a two-page informational sheet for parents and caregivers. Further …
Canadian Mental Health Week – May 6-12
Canadian Mental Health Week is May 6-12. This year’s theme is compassion and focuses on the healing power of kindness and connection. Schools are encouraged to sign up for Canadian Mental Health Week updates for more information and to access free resources, including the Mental Health Week School Toolkit.