Foundry Central Office is expanding their implementation support for the PreVenture program. PreVenture uses brief, personality-focused workshops to promote mental health and delay and/or reduce substance use among youth. The program aims to equip youth in Grades 7–9 with self-efficacy and cognitive behavioural skills to help them navigate common challenges such as stress, peer pressure, interpersonal …
Public Safety Canada has issued a warning about a fake online program impersonating a service for preventing and countering violent extremism. The ‘Intrusion’ program was launched in late July 2025 and includes a website and Telegram channel. The program is targeting victims and followers of nihilistic, violent extremism, and there is risk that highly …
As part of their eraseOrganized Crime and Exploitation Prevention Information Series, the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (PSSG) is hosting a presentation on Wednesday October 1, 2025, 10:30 am–12:00 pm PDT focusing on the big impact that a small police service can have on youth and community partners, including schools. Themes include how to approach conversations …
The Joint Verification Process (JVP) was introduced in the 2018–19 school year as part of the BC Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA). The purpose is to provide First Nations and school districts an opportunity to meet and confirm that the information on the Nominal Roll is consistent with school districts’ information on the 1701. The JVP …
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 Roger Lionel Joseph Deslauriers, who agreed to a two-day suspension.
For over 20 years, the Canadian Student Alcohol & Drugs Survey has been conducted bi-annually to gather valuable information on youth alcohol, tobacco and drug use, bullying, school connectedness, and mental health. During the 2025/26 school year, the survey will be administered to a small sample of students in Grades 7 to 12 across B.C. …
In collaboration with Open Parachute, the Ministry of Education and Child Care has developed the Substance Use Prevention Series to equip parents, caregivers and guardians with practical tools and strategies for supporting substance use prevention in the home. This three-part webinars series, accompanied by a dedicated Q&A section, translates key concepts into everyday scenarios – …
The ministry has partnered with the BC Children’s Hospital to launch a new mental health resource for families. Language Matters! Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use: A Resource for Families and School Communities is a companion resource to the educator guide and is designed to help parents, guardians and caregivers of school-age children (ages 5-11) …
To support awareness of erase resources within school communities, the ministry has developed new erase infographics for parents/caregivers and school staff. These audience-specific infographics highlight key information and resources available through erase. These and other materials, including posters, Report It decals, and web graphics can be found on the erase tools page. Please share within your school …
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 Ryan Andy Hardath Dubé, who agreed to a one-day suspension.
