Safer Schools Together (SST) and the Ministry of Education and Child Care are hosting a Community of Practice session on June 10, 2025, from 8:30–9:45 am PDT. The session will focus on ensuring that plans are in place for high-risk and vulnerable youth during the summer months as well as planning to support their successful transition to …
As part of their erase Organized Crime and Exploitation Prevention Information Series, the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (PSSG) is hosting a presentation on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 10:30 am-12 pm PDT on Foundry BC’s PreVenture program. Presenter Sherry Hanna, Prevention Program Manager at Foundry Central Office, has been supporting school districts across the province with delivering …
Safer Schools Together (SST) and the Ministry of Education and Child Care are hosting a Community of Practice session on May 13, 2025, from 3:15–4:30 pm PDT. In this session, data and trends will be discussed, specifically negative digital climate/culture and radicalization. Additional topics to be covered include the 764 online network targeting youth, the incel …
Safer Schools Together (SST) and the Ministry of Education and Child Care are hosting a Community of Practice session on April 14, 2025, from 8:30 – 9:45 am PDT. This session will provide an overview of key components to navigate critical incidents with intentional care, consistent practices, and through a trauma-informed approach. Register through the …
Safer Schools Together and the Ministry of Education and Child Care are hosting a Community of Practice session on March 4, 2025, from 3:15 to 4:30pm PST. Scenarios will be provided in this session for participants to discuss and consider what should be included in developing individual safety support plans that address specific student needs. …
The Ministry of Health is seeking the perspectives and experiences of education partners to support a refresh of the Healthy Schools BC (HSBC) initiative, which aims to advance the health and well-being of school-aged children in B.C. District-level staff and school administrators with an understanding of school-based health promotion/health education/health-education partnerships are invited to register …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has launched the Racism Response Guidelines to help address incidents of racism and hate in schools and continue to foster anti-racist learning environments. The guidelines were informed by educators, Indigenous partners and people with lived experiences of racism to help district and school staff identify and respond to …
February 26 is Pink Shirt Day in B.C. This annual event is a day to embrace inclusion, celebrate diversity and stand up to bullying. On Wednesday, February 26, wear pink to take a stand against bullying and demonstrate our collective commitment to practicing kindness and acceptance. For more information and resources, visit the erase website.
In collaboration with the Metro Anti-Racism Network, the ministry is hosting an online anti-racism networking session on March 6 from 9:30-11:30 am PST for district anti-racism leads to discuss insights, challenges and impacts of on-going anti-racism change in schools. Two anti-racism leads from each district are invited to attend. Please distribute accordingly. Please RSVP by …
February is Black History Month, a time to honour and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black people in Canada and their communities. This year’s theme is Black Legacy and Leadership to celebrate the diversity of Black Canadians, the importance of Black leadership and the legacy being built for future generations.
