Results of the 2022 PISA administration were released this week. The international report is available through the OECD, and the Canadian report is available through CMEC. Highlights from this administration include: The Ministry will continue to monitor outcomes through the provincial assessments of numeracy, as well as national and international assessments of mathematics. For further …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care’s Career Programs and Policy Unit will present a series of events for K-12 students across B.C. that highlight career exploration and career development. This initiative is part of the StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan. Read the K-12 Career Exploration and Development Virtual Events bulletin for more details.
Safer Schools Together has been awarded the new three-year provincial safety contract after completing a competitive procurement process. There will be no disruption to Expect Respect and a Safe Education (erase) training and critical incident supports for school districts and schools. erase promotes a culture of student safety in B.C. schools by focusing on fostering …
Restez Cool is a free climate action French program for Grades 3 to 6 that is now available for teachers in B.C. during the 2023-24 school year. Further details are available on the Planet Protector Academy website.
A Course Equivalency and Challenge quick reference guide is now available to support school TRAX data submissions. Correctly reporting a course equivalency or challenge ensures student transcripts are complete and accurate.
The Ministry of Education and Child Care is committing to broadening the scope of the required Grade 10 Social Studies Curriculum to ensure all students in B.C. will learn about the Holocaust. This change will take effect for the 2025/26 school year. Read the news release for additional information.
As the first report card of the 2023/24 school year is approaching, please take note of these helpful reminders for teachers and school leaders.
K-12 Student Reporting Policy implementation resources have been developed to support educators, school leaders, and district leaders. These resources include Policy Guidelines with a new comprehensive FAQ section, an Educator Summary Guide, presentation slides, information sheets, and a self-paced webinar series. Support materials for parents and caregivers that explain the shifts in how student learning …
The creation of safe, caring, and inclusive schools is important for both students and staff. Human rights legislation protects B.C. students from discrimination based on Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. The following tools and …
The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) administration window is open from October 2 to November 10. Information about the purpose and use of the FSA is now available in eight languages to support parents and caregivers. A short informational video is also available for educators to share with students in advance of the FSA administration to …
