Educators in B.C. are invited to register for the Introduction to Compassionate Systems Leadership workshop facilitated by Dr. Peter Senge and Dr. Mette Boell. Hosted by the Ministry of Education and Child Care and the Center for Systems Awareness, this workshop supports the ministry’s Mental Health in Schools Strategy. This is a hybrid workshop with …
The Center for Systems Awareness will be facilitating a four-day introduction to Compassionate Systems Leadership workshop in Vancouver for education staff, educators, and partners. This workshop supports the Compassionate Systems Leadership element of the Mental Health in Schools Strategy. Registration details will be provided in the Deputy Minister’s Bulletin later this summer.
The Ministry has developed a Decision-Making Tool: Supporting Educators in Selecting Mental Health and Substance Use Resources to help educators identify appropriate and effective mental health and substance use resources for their students. This optional toolkit aligns with the co-governance model for the B.C. K-12 education system, Learning Resources Policy, curriculum, First Peoples Principles of Learning, and …
Mental Health in Schools grant packages will be sent to school districts in early September, following a similar process to the 2022/23 grants. The grant funding will be ongoing until the 2026/27 school year to ensure continuous support for mental health and well-being initiatives. Please note there will be a new evaluation process this year, …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care is recognizing Canadian Mental Health Week with the Mental Health in Schools Conference on May 2-3 in Richmond, B.C. This year’s theme is ‘Connections’ with a focus on how connections promote mental health and well-being. Schools are encouraged to sign up for Canadian Mental Health Week updates for …
Registration is still available for the fourth Mental Health in Schools Conference in Richmond, B.C. on May 2-3, 2023. Please register and book your hotel before April 4 to guarantee availability of the conference rate. Please contact bc.mentalhealthconference2023@gov.bc.ca if you have questions.
The Mental Health in Schools Strategy recognizes the importance of addressing the well-being of adults in the K-12 system. The Ministry has partnered with MindUP to develop two additional courses to support adult well-being through the practice of self-care and mindful teaching. These courses are self-paced and available at no cost to registrants. Please visit BC Educators …
A French translation of supports for mental health and well-being in schools, integrating-the-key-principles-infographic, and campfire-of-learning are now available on the erase website. These resources were developed with representatives from public and independent schools to support mental health and well-being in all learning environments.
As announced on February 2, 2023, seven new school district communities will begin implementation of ICY teams in 2023. Please visit B.C.’s Integrated Child & Youth Teams web page for details about team composition, service settings, access, Indigenous services, and other resources.
The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Child Care, has developed an information sheet on substance use decriminalization for parents, guardians, and caregivers. Talking to Children and Youth about Decriminalization and Substance Use: Resources for Parents/Guardians and Caregivers is now available on the erase website.
