Please join us on November 27 at 3:10 pm PT for the second Analytics Engagement and Information Sharing Session of the 2025-26 school year, featuring an Overview of the Student Absenteeism Statistics. See the poster for more information and the registration link. A recording of the session will be available afterward on the BC K-12 …
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) has launched a new suite of resources aimed at educators who are supporting children and youth who are neurodivergent and experiencing co-occurring mental health challenges. Created in collaboration with B.C. youth, parents and educators with lived and living experience, this collection of evidence-informed and culturally relevant videos …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care invites schools in your district to participate in Career Education Week from November 24–28. Developed in partnership with the Career Education Society (CES) of BC, Career Education Week will feature virtual and in-person activities that bring the world of work to the classroom, expand students’ knowledge of career …
In partnership with the Metro Anti-Racism Network, the Ministry is pleased to host a virtual anti-racism networking session on Tuesday, November 25th from 9:30 to 11:30 am. This session is intended for district anti-racism leads from across B.C., and we invite two anti-racism leads from each district to attend. The session will provide an opportunity …
The WorkBC.ca Career Search Tool (CST) has been taken offline and replaced with the new Career Profiles enhanced search function. This new page allows users to explore over 500 career profiles by occupational category and area interest. WorkBC.ca is committed to supporting job seekers and career explorers as they navigate today’s labour market. This change makes …
Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day Mental Health Awareness Week (October 5-11) and World Mental Health Day (October 10) offer a meaningful opportunity to reflect on how we foster mental health in our schools, workplaces, and communities. This year’s World Mental Health Day theme — “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes …
As part of the K–12 Workforce Plan, the ministry has developed an Education Assistant (EA) Competency Framework that outlines the core knowledge and skills needed to be successful in an EA role. Designed to support future EAs to be job-ready upon graduation, this framework aims to promote consistency across education programs for EAs in the …
Open Parachute will be hosting three free virtual information sessions in October for educators on the newly released Supporting Students in Times of Change resource. Please see this flyer for details and information on how to register. Co-developed by the ministry and Open Parachute, the guide is designed to help educators and school staff support …
Please join us September 25 at 3:10 pm PT for the first Analytics Engagement and Information Sharing Session of the 2025–26 school year. See the poster for more info on the series. The September session will focus on Reporting SharePoint for School Districts, and engagement on how these sessions can help school districts improve student …
The French translation of Language Matters! Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use: A Resource for Families and School Communities is now available. This guide supports mental health and substance use literacy and helps build capacity across the K–12 system to facilitate conversations, foster shared understanding of mental health and substance use concepts and terminology. You can find …
