The Accessible B.C. Regulation requires prescribed organizations, including all school districts, to have an accessibility plan, accessibility committee, and a tool to receive public feedback by September 1, 2023. BC CAISE, in partnership with the ministry, the Disability Alliance of BC, and Untapped Accessibility, continues to provide support for school districts where this work is …
The ministry has updated the Provincial Communicable Disease Guidelines for K-12 Settings. As in previous years, the guidelines align with BCCDC Public Health Communicable Disease Guidance and provide up-to-date information on managing the spread of communicable diseases. The guideline documents can be accessed under Communicable Disease Guidelines on the Safe and healthy schools web page. …
Discipline outcomes are posted to enhance the transparency of the processes and decisions made with respect to complaints and reports about educators. Recently, a summary of an outcome was posted about a teacher who agreed to a reprimand. The outcome has been anonymized to protect the identity of students who were harmed, abused, or exploited …
The University of British Columbia (UBC) Fostering Science Mentorship Program is accepting applications for eligible high school students to work with a UBC student mentor towards creating a science fair project. The program is available to students currently and formerly in care; students facing social, economic and/or cultural adversity; recent immigrants and students with refugee experience; and …
Conducted bi-annually for the past two decades, the Canadian Student Alcohol & Drugs Survey provides valuable information on youth alcohol and drug use, tobacco, bullying, school connectedness, and mental health. This year, the survey will be administered to a small sample of students in grades 7 to 12 in B.C. between October 1, 2023 and …
Developing an Effective Strategic Plan has been updated and can be found on the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning website under Effective Strategic Planning Resources. Previously titled Guide for Effective Strategic Planning, this is a resource for districts to use in the development of a new strategic plan within the continuous improvement cycle. For questions, email …
The ministry is pleased to announce the initial 2023-24 Communities of Practice (CoPs) hosted by the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning. These learning communities are designed to foster continuous improvement by focusing on topics of interest and providing district leaders with dedicated time for collaboration, self-reflection, and growth. Additional CoPs may be offered based on …
Natural Resources Canada is running the Climate Change Adaptation Program (2022–2027) to solicit proposals for cost-shared projects (up to $15 million) that will make important contributions to advancing climate change adaptation in Canada. Potential projects could include integrating climate change adaption into professional requirements, policies, and standards. The funding call closes September 22, 2023, at …
Virtual wildfire recovery resources and mental health supports are available for children, youth and families. The erase Mental Health and Well-Being web page also includes mental health resources for students, families, educators and caring adults.
Discipline outcomes are posted to enhance the transparency of the processes and decisions made with respect to complaints and reports about educators. Recently, outcomes were posted regarding Shannon Steininger whose certificate was suspended for four days, and Jonny Karl Toma whose certificate was suspended for three weeks.
