erase Fall Training Information
Course and registration details for fall/winter erase training sessions are now available. Please send any questions to erase@gov.bc.ca.
Introducing the Education Data Exchange
The ministry is modernizing how it collects vital, decision-making data from public and independent schools through the Education Data Exchange (EDX). Learn more about the project, its impact on 1601, 1602 and 1701 data collections, and how to receive updates by subscribing to the new EDX information hub.
Back-to-School Wellness Toolkit
Back-to-school transition can be a stressful time for students and their parents/guardians or caregivers. The B.C. Children’s Hospital has released a back-to-school wellness toolkit to help support families. Schools may share this toolkit to support families with practical guidance and resources to support their child or youth as they adjust to the school routine and …
Compassionate Systems Leadership Training
In partnership with the Ministry of Education and Child Care, the University of British Columbia Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) is continuing to expand Compassionate Systems Leadership training opportunities for the education system. HELP is launching a renewed suite of trainings, which can be found on the new BC Compassionate Systems Leadership Network website. The website …
Delay: TRAX First Data Submission
The first TRAX data submission of the school year via the School Secure Web has been delayed due to technical issues. TRAX submission processes (including registrations for the Grade 10 and Grade 12 November Graduation Assessments) will be available on or before October 10, 2023.
Truth and Reconciliation Toolkit
As we near National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30, we encourage you to continue to develop your collection of resources on Indigenous knowledge, history, and worldviews and share this toolkit, as appropriate. The Assembly of First Nations Education Toolkit offers 22 learning modules on topics such as residential …
Discipline Outcomes
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 for Kelly Joseph Rambeau, whose teaching certificate was cancelled. An outcome was also posted for Ian Alexander Stephen McKenzie, who agreed to the cancellation of his certificate and to …
Reminder: International Education Mobility Programs
Applications for the 2023/2024 International Education Mobility Programs are open to school districts from September 8 to 29. The programs support B.C. students on exchange or mobility activities to foster the development of intercultural skills and knowledge. They support B.C. teachers in developing new partnerships, strengthening existing partnerships, facilitating student exchange opportunities, and providing opportunities …
Reminder: Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Report due Oct 3
A reminder that this year the Ministry of Education and Child Care will accept Enhancing Student Learning Reports up to October 3. Districts should submit the Enhancing Student Learning Report and strategic plan to EDUC.Framework@gov.bc.ca. For additional information, including the Enhancing Student Learning Report Guiding Template, please go to the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning …
Adjudication Supports for B.C. Provincial Assessments
B.C. Provincial Assessments have been enhanced with supports for students with demonstrated needs, including the availability of alternate format graduation assessments for the November administration sessions; large-print versions in ledger-size beginning November 2023 for graduation assessments and Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) in 2024; and a built-in text-to-speech reader for online components of provincial assessments. Please contact …