The ministry would like to thank district teams for all their work on and submission of the 2025 Enhancing Student Learning Reports/Interim Progress Reports. As per the commitment in the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Policy, all 2025 Enhancing Student Learning Reports and Interim Progress Reports have now been reviewed. District feedback and provincial themes …
Vancouver Island University is introducing a new dispersed teacher education program (elementary level) this August. Supported by the Ministry of Education and Child Care as part of the K–12 Workforce Plan, this part-time program is designed for individuals working in schools in rural and remote communities who want to become certified teachers. Most of the program can be taken online and students can complete their …
Language Matters! Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use: A Resource for Families and School Communities has been translated into some of the most commonly spoken languages in B.C. This resource is hosted on the erase mental health and substance use web page and is designed to support families in learning about mental health and substance …
The Provincial Teacher Mentorship Program is a key component of B.C.’s K-12 Workforce Plan. It is designed to support teachers through accessible, inclusive, and research-informed mentorship. Developed in partnership between UBC’s Faculty of Education and the Ministry of Education and Child Care, with input from K-12 sector partners, this program is focused on promoting teacher …
As of January 7, 2026, child care providers can renew their Child Care Operating Funding and opt into the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative and Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement programs for 2026-27. As in previous years, providers joining the fee reduction program for the first time must start with fees that reflect typical rates in their …
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 Bradley Jonathan Bootsma and William Walter McCrae. Both certificate holders agreed to a reprimand.
Real Acts of Caring (RAC) is a student-led initiative that began 21 years ago and is all about doing something caring and kind for others without expecting anything in return. RAC week is from February 8-14, 2026, and your school district, along with your students, is invited to join this year in planning intentional acts …
To celebrate service excellence, the Province is inviting the public to nominate outstanding individuals for the Province’s two highest honours: the Order of British Columbia and the Medal of Good Citizenship. The Order of British Columbia is the highest honour awarded by the Province and recognizes outstanding achievement, excellence or distinction by a former or …
Connected Services BC is leading a service design project to help shape the next generation of the provincial student information system (MyEducation BC). The project focuses on studying parent and student interactions with schools and related digital tools. The project aims to enhance the experience for all users and guide the future SIS procurement.
In preparation for the February 23 launch of EDX Phase 3, a final copy of the Graduation Data Transfer Specifications is now available. For MyEducation BC schools, core specification alignment is being coordinated at the enterprise level. What schools should do now: Questions? For queries related to the new specifications, contact TRAX.Support@gov.bc.ca For queries related …
