Indigenous Education Leads – Deputy Minister's Bulletin

Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Contractor Procurement Process Submissions Open

The Framework for Enhancing Student Learning’s procurement process, Request for Ministry Service Arrangement for Consulting Services (RMSA), is open on BC Bid for retired or retiring sector leaders, including those from roles such as superintendent, assistant superintendent, secretary-treasurer and director. An intake process will occur in July. To be considered in this intake, please submit applications before …

Report on First Nation Teacher Recruitment and Retention in BC Public Schools

The Ministry of Education and Child Care has released a report on First Nation teacher recruitment and retention. This initiative was identified through a joint working group with the ministry, the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), the Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association (IAHLA), and the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (PSFS). …

Analytics Engagement and Information-Sharing Session

Please join us May 29 at 3:10 pm PDT for the seventh Analytics Engagement and Information-Sharing Session of the 2024-25 school year for an overview of the Graduation Assessments Power BI report. See the poster for more information and the registration link. Please contact EDUC.ReportingUnit@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions. The recording for this session …

Responding to Unforeseen and Frightening Events

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 …

Reminder to Submit Indigenous Education Council Terms of Reference by May 31

A reminder that Indigenous Education Council (IEC) terms of reference are due to the ministry by May 31. First Nations leaders have emphasized the vital role these play in promoting districts’ cooperation with Indigenous partners. Districts can submit their IEC terms of reference via email to the Indigenous Education Branch. Please note that elements of …

Curriculum Updates for 2025/26 School Year

This is a reminder about recently announced updates to learning standards in the Social Studies 10 and Physical and Health Education 10 curricula that will take effect at the start of the new school year on July 1, 2025. The updates to Social Studies 10 include specifically requiring learning about: In addition, there will be …

British Columbia Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA) 2025/26 Joint Transportation and 2024/25 Revenue and Spending Report – Due by May 16

Signed BCTEA 2025/26 Joint Transportation Plans and signed 2024/25 Revenue and Spending Reports are due to bctea@gov.bc.ca by May 16. Joint Committee approvals are dependent on timely submission of Joint Plans. Information is available in this backgrounder to support the Joint Plan submission process, reporting requirements and to learn about the new extracurricular allocation process.

Postponed: Jointly Convened Annual Meeting and Indigenous Education Council Chairs Gathering

The Jointly Convened Annual Meeting (JCAM) and the first Indigenous Education Council (IEC) Chairs Gathering have both been postponed, allowing districts to dedicate their time to IEC implementation and budget planning for 2025-26. These two important events will now take place in Fall 2025, dates TBD. Please contact EDUC.IndigenousEducation@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.

IEC Implementation Learning Series and May 31 Deadline for IEC Terms of Reference Submissions

The Indigenous Education Branch has begun hosting an Indigenous Education Council (IEC) Implementation Learning Series. Please ensure that your Superintendent (or designates) and District Leads of Indigenous Education attend a session. The Indigenous Education team will provide support, guidance and answer questions about IEC implementation. School districts and IECs are expected to submit their Terms …

Analytics Engagement and Information Sharing Session

Please join us April 24 at 3:10 pm PT for the sixth Analytics Engagement and Information Sharing Session of the 2024-25 school year for an overview of the Transition to Post-Secondary Power BI report. See the poster for more information and the registration link. Please contact EDUC.ReportingUnit@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions. The recording for …