More families in B.C will save thousands of dollars each year as more than 700 child care spaces move into the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program this month. These spaces will help reduce costs for families and further increase access to high-quality, affordable child care. The newly approved $10 a Day spaces are being offered …
Throughout the month of March, you are invited to participate in the Canada-wide Great Big Crunch on March 7 at 10:00 am PST. The Great Big Crunch is a moment of “anti-silence” where participants bite into crunchy local produce in unison. Invite your classroom, your whole school, or colleagues to crunch together in celebration of nutritious, B.C.-grown school …
A reminder that copying must fall within the scope of the fair dealing exception under s. 29 of the Copyright Act. For more information, please refer to the Council of Ministers of Education’s (CMEC’s) Fair Dealing Guidelines. CMEC’s interactive Fair Dealing Decision Tool can help teachers and district staff determine if fair dealing permits classroom use of …
HealthyMindsBC provides evidence-informed prevention and early intervention tools and resources, including online learning opportunities. This site is for parents, caregivers, families, educators, and other professionals to help them support the everyday mental health of children and youth. A series of courses that focus on Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE K-7 and 8-12) and Early Years …
The ministry, in partnership with adolescent Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Hayley Watson – Open Parachute, is hosting free virtual sessions on youth substance use for parents/guardians, caregivers and caring adults. Dr. Watson will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and resources to equip participants with the tools needed to guide their children and youth toward making positive …
The B.C. Child Care Data and Reports Portal has been updated with the latest data about the B.C. child care sector including spaces and facilities, supports for families, supports for child care workers, and the accelerated space creation programs. You can visit the portal for current data and reports.
The Emergency Management Support Overview has been updated to continue to support school and school district emergency planning, response, and recovery efforts. The document outlines current provincial resources and supports and provides contact information for assistance with specific supports during response and recovery.
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.
