The Joint Verification Process (JVP) was introduced in the 2018–19 school year as part of the BC Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA). The purpose is to provide First Nations and school districts an opportunity to meet and confirm that the information on the Nominal Roll is consistent with school districts’ information on the 1701. The JVP …
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 Roger Lionel Joseph Deslauriers, who agreed to a two-day suspension.
For over 20 years, the Canadian Student Alcohol & Drugs Survey has been conducted bi-annually to gather valuable information on youth alcohol, tobacco and drug use, bullying, school connectedness, and mental health. During the 2025/26 school year, the survey will be administered to a small sample of students in Grades 7 to 12 across B.C. …
In collaboration with Open Parachute, the Ministry of Education and Child Care has developed the Substance Use Prevention Series to equip parents, caregivers and guardians with practical tools and strategies for supporting substance use prevention in the home. This three-part webinars series, accompanied by a dedicated Q&A section, translates key concepts into everyday scenarios – …
The ministry has partnered with the BC Children’s Hospital to launch a new mental health resource for families. Language Matters! Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use: A Resource for Families and School Communities is a companion resource to the educator guide and is designed to help parents, guardians and caregivers of school-age children (ages 5-11) …
To support awareness of erase resources within school communities, the ministry has developed new erase infographics for parents/caregivers and school staff. These audience-specific infographics highlight key information and resources available through erase. These and other materials, including posters, Report It decals, and web graphics can be found on the erase tools page. Please share within your school …
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 Ryan Andy Hardath Dubé, who agreed to a one-day suspension.
Career Trek videos are a fun and easy way to explore different careers throughout BC. The videos feature interviews with people at their worksites describing their job responsibilities and work environments. Discover the newly redesigned Career Trek that allows for easier searching, filtering and navigation of over 190 Career Trek videos, including 10 new additions.
Applications are now being accepted for the Youth Work in Trades Scholarship. The application form, available on the Career Programs web page, opened on Tuesday, September 2, and will remain open until Friday, November 14, at 4:00 pm PST. SkilledTradesBC will host two webinars to provide an overview of the scholarship application and redemption processes. …
The French translation of Language Matters! Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use: A Resource for Families and School Communities is now available. This guide supports mental health and substance use literacy and helps build capacity across the K–12 system to facilitate conversations, foster shared understanding of mental health and substance use concepts and terminology. You can find …
