To ensure more families throughout B.C. are saving money on child care, starting today, September 1, 2023, fee reductions have been expanded to include children enrolled in preschool programs and children in Grade 1 and up enrolled in before- and after-school care as well as full-day care on non-instructional days. Families enrolled in approved Child …
In partnership with the K-12 sector and education partners, the Ministry of Education and Child Care has developed an inclusive calendar guide. A key initiative of the K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan, this guide provides schools with a sample calendar that identifies significant events of advocacy, celebration, and honour, as well as resources that schools can …
A new method for managing type-1 diabetes called ‘do-it-yourself (DIY) looping’ has been appearing in schools. DIY looping is not Health Canada approved and is not supported by Nursing Support Services (NSS). If a student chooses to use DIY looping during school hours, they will not have an NSS delegated plan and should be fully …
Nursing Support Services (NSS) will continue to train non-medical school staff in the administration of emergency seizure rescue medications for the 2023/24 school year. There are no changes to access this training, and parents/guardians will still be responsible for completing a Seizure Action Plan regarding their child’s care needs and medications. Resources and information to assist families and …
Naloxone kits for schools can be ordered online via the Product Distribution Centre. As per the direction of the Provincial Health Officer, schools/school districts are encouraged to assess their risk using the Naloxone Risk Assessment Tool and, if determined a high-risk school, obtain a naloxone kit and ensure an on-site adult is trained to use …
The ministry has developed a Decision-Making Tool: Supporting Educators in Selecting Mental Health and Substance Use Resources to help educators identify appropriate and effective mental health and substance use resources for their learners. This optional toolkit is also available in French and aligns with the co-governance model for the B.C. K-12 education system, Learning Resources …
Kids Help Phone is available 24/7 to anyone (youth or adult) providing free, online mental health services. Support is available through text, phone, and online chat. Please share the Kids Help Phone Mental Health and Wellness Support Information within your school communities to those affected by wildfires. For more information, visit Current wildfires in Canada: …
Update: Year-End Graduation Credentials: Final transcripts (or transcript data) have been sent to Post-Secondary Institutions (PSIs), as pre-authorized by students in the StudentTranscripts Service. Certificates and transcript packages for schools are still being processed. Please find the latest information in the Graduation Document Distribution (Certificates and Transcripts) attachment.
As per the Enhancing Student Learning Policy, the Enhancing Student Learning Report deadline is September 30. Due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, reports will be accepted up to October 3, 2023. Districts should submit the Enhancing Student Learning Report and strategic plan to EDUC.Framework@gov.bc.ca. For additional information, including the Enhancing …
Please see the 2023/24 Compliance Audit Program document for information and distribution to your schools regarding the upcoming annual compliance audit process for the 2023/24 school year. If you have questions, please email Joanne Armstrong, Compliance Program Lead at joanne.armstrong@gov.bc.ca.
