Providers can apply for the current $10 a Day ChildCareBC program intake until November 7, 2024. The intake has been extended from the original closing date of October 31. Providers who are interested in joining the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program can find eligibility criteria and information on how to apply online. Eligible providers will …
Recently, parts of the Lower Mainland and communities in BC have experienced significant flooding due to the atmospheric river weather event. To support child care providers and families, there are programs available should a child care centre be impacted by flooding or any major emergency.
A new process for contract opportunities to support the Framework is now open on BC Bid for retired or retiring sector leaders. This process, called a Request for Ministry Service Arrangement for Consulting Services (RMSA), allows contract holders to remain eligible for work for multiple years. Please email heather.churchill@gov.bc.ca with any questions about the RMSA.
The CHART Lab is hosting a free online symposium series focused on exploring ways to support youth well-being. All sessions will take place from 12 pm-1 pm PDT.
As discussed at the September 27th All Superintendents Call, Districts have built significant capacity in supporting Equity in Action and are well placed to continue the work in alignment with other efforts to increase Indigenous student outcomes and address systemic barriers. Moving forward, reporting on Equity in Action initiatives should be integrated into the annual …
The Ministry of Housing and BC Housing are looking for school contacts to conduct the Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Counts in BC schools over fall 2024 and spring 2025. The PiT Counts measure homelessness over a 24-hour period in communities. PiT counts give important baseline information on the estimated number, key demographic and service provision needs of people …
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 Lisa Gail Schwarz, who agreed to a reprimand.
A reminder that the ministry will be hosting the All Superintendents Meeting on November 21, 2024, at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver. Registration is open until October 25, 2024. Additional discounted hotel rooms have been added to the Westin Bayshore website and are available until noon on October 21, 2024. Please contact ECC.Partner.Relations@gov.bc.ca if you …
A new process for contract opportunities to support the Framework is now open on BC Bid for retired or retiring sector leaders. This process, called a Request for Ministry Service Arrangement for Consulting Services (RMSA), allows contract holders to remain eligible for work for multiple years. Please email heather.churchill@gov.bc.ca with any questions about the RMSA.
Introduced in the 2018/19 school year as part of the BC Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA), the Joint Verification Process (JVP) provides First Nations and school districts with an opportunity to meet and confirm the information on the Nominal Roll is consistent with school districts’ information on the 1701. The JVP helps ensure that First Nations …
