The Framework for Enhancing Student Learning’s Communities of Practice has been updated with offerings that align with areas for growth identified during the 2023 Annual Review process. These learning communities will focus on building capacity through collaboration and self-reflection on topics including continuous improvement and ongoing engagement. Updated information and details are available on the …
Due to the recent inclusion of the F letter grade in the MyEducationBC Learning Update, there have been some questions raised about the use of F in Kindergarten to Grade 9. Please note this is not a change to the K-12 Student Reporting Policy or accompanying ministerial orders. The letter grade F — along with …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has a secondment opportunity as a School District Liaison with the MyEducation BC team. This is a full-time secondment to June 30, 2025, with an option to extend an additional 12 months.
The Province of B.C. is proclaiming the week of February 4-10 as French Immersion Celebration Week to acknowledge and celebrate French Immersion student success, as well as the contribution of French Immersion educators. Over 53,000 students are enrolled in a French Immersion program offered by 45 school districts throughout the province. Over this week, French …
The Education Data Exchange (EDX) successfully launched in mid-December. All school district offices are in the system, with most public schools to follow beginning February 5. Visit the Education Data Exchange web page for new training resources and details on how the ministry is supporting the roll out to schools.
As per Capital Project Funding Agreements (CPFA) and Annual Program Funding Agreements (APFA), districts must adhere to the Capital Asset Management Framework (CAMF) guidelines and checklists. This now includes the use of these standardized contracts and their supplementary conditions as best practice. Details can be found on the Resources to Support the Use of Contracts …
Historical corrections to ministry records for students who have left the B.C. secondary school system (Grades 10-12) should now be submitted using the new, online TRAX Change Form instead of the emailed PDF document. A new form has also been introduced for Grade 10 Literacy Assessment(LTE 10)/ Évaluation de littératie de la 10e année (LTP 10) …
In response to interest expressed by School Food Coordinators, the ministry is working to establish regional Feeding Futures Communities of Practice to support information sharing and connection among School Food Coordinators. The Communities of Practice will be facilitated by SHIFT Collaborative and School Food Coordinators can expect to receive communication from SHIFT Collaborative regarding next …
Discipline outcomes are posted to enhance the transparency of the processes and decisions made with respect to complaints and reports about educators. Recently, a summary of an outcome was posted about a teacher whose certificate was suspended for two weeks. The outcome has been anonymized to protect the identity of students who were harmed, abused, …
Registration is open for the next free course offering for Reconciliation through Indigenous Education, a 6-week Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) offered by the University of British Columbia. The course begins on January 30, 2024. Register today to guarantee your spot.
