The British Columbia Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA) has been extended by the Parties (Canada, BC and FNESC), with it now expiring June 30, 2026. Under the terms of BCTEA, the Indigenous-focused non-instructional day will continue as one of the existing non-instructional days for the 2025-26 school year. This is a positive opportunity for teachers to …
Please join us June 26 at 3:10 pm PT for the Analytics Engagement and Information Sharing Session of the 2024/25 school year for an overview of the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning. 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 …
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 …
Please be advised that Career Education Week will be celebrated in British Columbia from November 24-28, 2025. The Ministry of Education and Child Care, in collaboration with the Career Education Society of BC, invites school districts to include this important week in their 2025-26 school calendars. Further details and planning resources will be shared in the …
The Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, in collaboration with Clean Energy BC and BC Hydro, is hosting a free webinar to inspire and inform Indigenous youth about career opportunities in the clean energy sector. Event Details: This virtual session will feature Indigenous leaders sharing their experiences in clean energy careers, information on training programs, …
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 …
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). …
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 …
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 …
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 …
