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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 …

Compassionate Systems Leadership Training

The Ministry of Education and Child Care continues to partner with the Human Early Learning Partnership at UBC in building capacity for Compassionate Systems Leadership in B.C. schools. Training sessions, tailored to your district’s needs and interests, can be arranged by contacting Joanne Schroeder, Director, BC Compassionate Systems Leadership Network, at joanne.schroeder@ubc.ca. Read the BC Compassionate …

New Dual Credit Course Codes

New course codes for dual credit introduce four additional areas of study: business; humanities and arts; science and health; and technology and engineering. There will be no changes to the trades training dual credit course codes. Both new and existing codes will be accepted in 2024/25. Further information will be provided in the upcoming days …

International Online Learning (iOL) Update

International students who accessed B.C. curriculum courses with SD73 Business Company (Global Education) in the 2023/24 school year may continue to do so, if necessary, over the next two years (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026). No new registrations for international students registered with in-person programs in B.C. will be permitted with Global Education …

Reminder: 2025/26 School District Child Care Capital Project Requests

A reminder that school districts can submit their 2025/26 child care capital project requests using the Capital Asset Planning System (MyCAPS). Major capital child care project requests must be submitted by June 30, and minor capital child care project requests must be submitted by September 29. These deadlines are unique to school district project submissions. …

Regional Engagements on Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Now Concluded

In partnership with the Aboriginal Head Start Association of BC, BC Aboriginal Child Care Society, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, First Nations Health Authority, and Métis Nation BC, the ministry has successfully concluded a series of engagements focused on Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care in B.C. From January 2024 to June 2024, eight …

Inclusive Education: Language Modernization of Ministerial Orders and Policies – Effective July 1, 2024

As of July 1, 2024, Ministerial Orders, policies, and other documents pertaining to supports and services for students with disabilities or diverse abilities will be amended to include more current and respectful terminology. These changes align with the Province’s Better Regulations for British Columbians initiative, which aims to make sure B.C. policies are modern and …

B.C. Inclusive Child Care Strategy and Report Now Available

All children benefit from quality, inclusive, culturally safe child care settings that are welcoming and celebrate the diverse identities of children, families, and staff. B.C. is building a future where access to quality, inclusive child care as a core service is a reality and has just released Where All Children Belong: B.C. Inclusive Child Care …

Indigenous Education Council Order, Local Education Agreement and Schools of Choice Policies

A call regarding a new Ministerial Order to support effective implementation of Indigenous Education Councils (IECs) is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, for Superintendents, Secretary Treasurers and District Leads of Indigenous Education. The Local Education Agreement (LEA) and the Schools of Choice (SoC) policies have also been posted to provide more information on these two initiatives. …

Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) and Salary Increases for Administrators in Leadership Roles

Funding for COLA and salary increases for administrators in leadership roles has been confirmed for the 2024/25 school year. An overview of the labour settlement funding allocation methodology is also posted on the 2024/25 Estimated Operating Grants web page. Please contact the Funding and Allocation Unit at EDUC.FundingandAllocationUnit@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.