The 2023 School Age Parent Survey was conducted between November 22 and December 20, 2023, to gather information about the need for child care for B.C.’s school-aged (K-7) population. This voluntary survey had a two-step invitation process, with school principals and administrators distributing the survey to their K-7 parents and guardians. A total of 45,797 surveys were completed, accounting …
The Society for Children and Youth (SCY) is looking for applicants to two expanded initiatives. School Streets promotes safer environments for children by creating car-free spaces near schools. Walking School Bus encourages physical activity while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by having volunteers walk with students to school. The current round of applications for Walking School …
The Province, through ChildCareBC, is committed to building a future where access to affordable, quality, culturally safe, and inclusive child care is a core service that families can rely on. Families, child care providers and early learning professionals are supported through various ChildCareBC programs to reduce child care fees for families, help child care providers …
October 2024 has been proclaimed Dyslexia Awareness Month in British Columbia. Dyslexia Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness of dyslexia—a neurodevelopmental disorder that impedes the ability to use skills such as reading, spelling, and speaking—and show support for people with dyslexia in British Columbia. See the proclamation on the B.C. Laws website.
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 regarding Jeffrey Forden Mooney.
As part of its mental health and substance use service offerings, the Foundry Central Office will be engaging with school districts to share information on supports available through the PreVenture program. PreVenture uses brief, person-focused workshops to promote mental health and substance use prevention. The program aims to equip youth aged 12 to 18 with …
On September 12, 2024, the First Nations Leadership Council (the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, the First Nations Summit and the B.C. Assembly of First Nations) and the governments of British Columbia and Canada gathered to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on early learning and child care for First Nations in British Columbia. This …
Effective September 13, 2024, the Commissioner for Teacher Regulation, Ana Mohammed, has resigned from her role for personal reasons and to return to her previous consulting practice. The Ministry wants to express its appreciation to Ana for bringing to her work her experience in administrative, criminal, employment and human rights law as well as her …
In advance of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation offers free virtual educational programming for teachers and students grades 1-12, and invites the public to join online sessions from September 23 to September 27, 2024. Online sessions are aimed at an adult audience and can …
The Cell Phone Restrictions in Schools Marketing Toolkit includes several poster options, an email newsletter banner, and a website banner. These tools can be used to inform students and parents/caregivers on the new cell phone restrictions in their schools. Visit the ministry resources page for more information and supports.
