In July 28, 2025, a letter was distributed to all superintendents providing additional guidance and resources related to the recent amendment to the Support Services for Schools Ministerial Order and the new Response to Unexpected Health Emergencies Policy, which came into effect on July 1, 2025. The letter outlines the following key implementation timelines: The …
On July 1, 2025, the teaching certificates of 3,481 certificate holders were suspended because their 2025-26 annual practice fee was not paid by June 30, 2025. Please visit News & Notices in the Employers’ Area to review the list of suspensions. Certificate holders recently employed by you will be flagged. Ensure certificate holders pay the annual practice fee so that they can teach …
On July 11, 2025, two teaching certificates were suspended for certificate holders who did not comply with criminal record check requirements. Please visit News & Notices in the Employers’ Area to check the list of suspensions. Certificate holders recently employed by you will be flagged. You can also use the Certificate Verification Tool to check the status of the certificate holders …
The Provincial Child Care Council is now accepting applications for vacant positions during its next appointment period. The Council plays a key role in shaping the future of child care in our province, and we are seeking individuals who are passionate about contributing to its vital work. The Council’s mandate is to: We are looking …
Make a Future has launched the Internationally Educated Teachers website to support the recruitment of international teachers wanting to work in British Columbia. Funded by the Ministry of Education and Child Care as part of the K–12 Workforce Plan and developed in collaboration with experts in teacher certification and immigration, this site offers clear guidance …
The Province uses the BC Provincial Nominee Program, administered by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, to meet the most critical labour market and economic needs throughout BC. In April, it was announced that the Province is updating the BC Provincial Nominee Program in response to the federal government’s reduction of nomination allocation …
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 a teacher, whose certificate was cancelled and is subject to a 15-year ban from reapplying to teach in the K-12 education system. The outcome was anonymized to …
Open Parachute will be hosting four, free, virtual information sessions for educators on the newly released Supporting Students in Times of Change guide. The first session will be on June 3, with three additional sessions in October. Please see the flyer for more details and information on how to register. Co-developed by the ministry and …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has released a report on First Nation teacher recruitment and retention. This initiative was identified through a joint working group with the ministry, the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), the Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association (IAHLA), and the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (PSFS). …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has been working with partners since early 2023 to develop and implement the K–12 Workforce Plan. Information on this Plan and progress to date can now be found on our K-12 Workforce development web page. Information for individuals aspiring to work in K-12 education, as well as inspirational …
