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 released Guidance for HVAC Systems in BC Schools, to support school districts with ongoing to improvements to Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) system performance. Please contact Geoff.Croshaw@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
In partnership with Shane Safir and Dr. Jamila Dugan, authors of Street Data: A Next-Generation Model for Equity, Pedagogy, and School Transformation, the Ministry of Education and Child Care is excited to offer a data and evidence community of practice for B.C. school district leaders. Please email educ.framework@gov.bc.ca to apply.
With the potential for an increased number of undocumented or refugee school age students arriving in B.C.’s schools ahead of the September 1701 count, school district staff are reminded in this information document of the Operating Grant Eligibility directives and the K–12-Funding Refugee Policy. Directives to verify B.C. residency are not intended to exclude displaced …
An updated question and answers document regarding the new Student and Family Affordability Fund is now available. Please share with staff as appropriate. Email FFAB.ECC@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
Following up on last week’s announcement regarding the new Indigenous-focused graduation requirement, the Ministry has released a short video showcasing B.C. students’ perspectives on the importance of this next step toward reconciliation. The video is available on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. For more information on the new graduation requirement, contact GradRequirements@gov.bc.ca.
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 about Brent Richard Garraway who agreed to the cancellation of his certificate and to never apply for or be issued a certificate to teach in the K–12 education system.
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 or the Fair Dealing Tool.
Further to the announcement last March, the Ministry will be introducing an Indigenous-focused graduation requirement in the 2023/24 school year as part of the Province’s commitment to truth and reconciliation. This update provides information on new implementation support resources for school districts, including a handbook, Q&A, PPT deck, BAA course criteria, and upcoming workshops for …
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 about Anoop Singh Klair who agreed to the cancellation of his certificate and to never apply for or be issued a certificate to teach in the K–12 education …
