The Ministry of Education and Child Care would like to share an update to early learning programs and child care pilot initiates occurring in 2025-26. Please note that all child care pilot and early learning program funding changes are being formalized in funding letter agreements coming soon. Please contact EDUC.EarlyLearning@gov.bc.ca if you have questions.
Finalized K-4 English Language Arts (ELA) and Math Foundational Learning Progressions are now available for teachers to use to help students develop the key foundational skills in the curriculum. The grade-specific descriptors describe what proficiency in foundational reading, writing, oral language and math skills should look like at the end of the school year from …
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 …
Boards of education that received 2024-25 funding for StrongStart BC, Ready, Set, Learn, Changing Results for Young Children, Strengthening Early Years to Kindergarten Transitions, the Seamless Day Kindergarten Pilot and/or the Just B4 Pilot must complete a final report by June 27. Information from this report is collected to understand how funds were used to …
Boards of education that received 2024-25 funding for a District Early Learning and Child Care Lead must complete a final report by June 27. Information from the report is collected to understand how districts have explored or created child care spaces on school grounds, as part of an integrated early learning and child care (ELCC) …
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 …
In response to recent events, the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s Child & Youth Mental Health team has organized a free webinar with two date options to provide essential tools and information to support children and youth after frightening events. This informative webinar is designed to equip parents, caregivers and community members with strategies …
My ECE Registry is a new digital platform that streamlines early childhood educator (ECE) certification by enhancing transparency and reducing wait times for applicants. Since the My ECE Registry platform was launched in December 2024, the ministry has continued to add new features to the platform to enable more ECEs to start work sooner. My …
Today is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is part of Child Care Month. Each May we recognize and celebrate the importance of child care and all child care professionals throughout B.C., including the child care workforce and providers, who contribute towards making quality, affordable child care accessible for families living in …
The ministry, in partnership with Open Parachute, has released Supporting Students Through Times of Change: An Educator’s Guide. This free resource aims to support educators and school staff in guiding students through major life transitions. While educators are not responsible for providing specialized mental health support, they play a crucial role in noticing when students …
