Directors of Instruction – Page 4 – Deputy Minister's Bulletin

May 2025 K–12 Literacy Supports Community of Practice – District Literacy Lead Registration Open

As part of the K–12 Literacy Supports Initiative, Professional Learning Grants were awarded to school districts to support them in providing professional learning on evidence-based approaches to literacy development to teachers and support staff, and literacy information and resources to parents and caregivers. The grant conditions stipulate that school districts participate in Community of Practice …

New K-3 Climate Change Education Teaching Resource

The BC Climate Action Secretariat, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Child Care, has released a new teaching resource on climate change education for Kindergarten-Grade 3. Nine learning stories created by BCTF teachers have been included with example lessons on topics such as waste, big weather, outdoor spaces, food, transportation, biodiversity, climate change and …

Reminder: Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Framework in Action Virtual Learning Series Registration

A reminder that registration for the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning’s Framework in Action virtual learning sessions is now open. These sessions will focus on sharing promising practices through short district presentations and providing opportunities for discussion between sector leaders. Superintendents are encouraged to invite their senior leadership team to the sessions. There is no …

OLEP French Federal Funding Reporting Changes

The Official Languages in Education Programs (OLEP) school district End of Year Report – FP-01 is available and due by July 31, 2025. New for 2025/26, the OLEP Planning Form – FP-02 is due by October 31, 2025. FP-01 and FP-02 reports, updated School District French Funding Guide and district funding allocations for 2025-26 are …

Reminder: BC Child & Youth in Care Week 2025 and Nominations for Recognition Awards

The 15th annual BC Child & Youth in Care Week (BC CYICW) is from June 2-8, 2025. Anyone can nominate a child or youth in or from government care, ages 6 to 28 years old, for a Recognition Award until April 25, 2025. Contact taylor.burnett@fbcyicn.ca if you have any questions.

Deadline Extension – BC Learning Pathways: Foundational Learning Progressions Field Review

In response to feedback from the field, the deadline to review the draft K-4 Foundational Learning Progressions and Proficiency Profiles through the BC Learning Pathways project has been extended to April 18, 2025. Please email learningpathways@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.

Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Communities of Practice Deferred Start Date

In response to sector feedback, the launch of the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Communities of Practice (CoPs) will be delayed until October 2025. This will allow CoPs to align with the sector calendar, with sessions from October to June annually. District teams who registered for the 2025 CoP offerings will be contacted in September …

Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Framework in Action Virtual Learning Series Registration

The Framework for Enhancing Student Learning team is hosting a Framework in Action Virtual Learning series this spring. These sessions will focus on sharing promising practices through short district presentations and providing opportunities for discussion between sector leaders. Superintendents are encouraged to invite their senior leadership team to the sessions; there is no attendee limit …

2025 BC CAISE Spring Conference – May 22-23 in Vancouver

The B.C. Council of Administrators of Inclusive Support in Education’s (BC CAISE) Spring Conference—Inspiring Voices: Learning Together Through Experience and Story—will be held in Vancouver on May 22 and 23. This two-day conference will feature keynote speaker Myles Himmelreich, whose work is focused on bringing awareness and supports to all individuals with diverse learning styles, …

BC Learning Pathways: K-4 Foundational Learning Progressions

As part of the BC Learning Pathways project, the K-4 Foundational English Language Arts and Mathematics Learning Progressions and K-4 English Language Arts and Math Proficiency Profiles are available now on the K-4 Foundational Learning Progressions website for provincial field review. These new resources support teachers in developing students’ reading, writing, oral language and math …