The Ministry of Education and Child Care has refreshed the Expect Respect and a Safe Education (erase) website. Launched on Friday, September 6, the new website features a streamlined design with improved access to information and resources for students, adults, and school staff. In addition, you will find two new videos, a downloadable poster, and …
The results for the 2023/24 SLS are now available in the District SharePoint folders and Data BC Catalogue. The SharePoint folders contain both unmasked data files and printable summary reports (HTML) at district and school levels. The Data BC Catalogue contains masked data files at provincial and district levels. The SLS dashboard will be updated …
Grant letters and funds will be sent to school districts on August 29, 2024. These funds will support the promotion of mental health and well-being, and provide additional support for students, families, and educators in your schools. Districts are required to complete the two-part Action Plan Questionnaire by October 2, 2024 (Part 1) and January …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care continues to partner with the Human Early Learning Partnership at UBC in building capacity for Compassionate Systems Leadership in B.C. schools. Training sessions, tailored to your district’s needs and interests, can be arranged by contacting Joanne Schroeder, Director, BC Compassionate Systems Leadership Network, at joanne.schroeder@ubc.ca. Read the BC Compassionate …
The Ministry of Children and Family Development has new suicide and self-harm prevention resources available for educators. These resources aim to reduce stigma, increase mental health literacy, and build capacity to support students who are experiencing suicidal and self-harm behaviours. For more information and to access these new resources, please visit the HealthyMindsBC website and …
Climate events can impact not only our physical environments and health but also our mental health. Virtual wildfire recovery resources and mental health supports are available for children, youth, and families affected by wildfires. Additional mental health resources for those affected by wildfires and climate-related events can be found on the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions’ Help Starts …
The ministry has partnered with the BC Children’s Hospital to develop a mental health and substance use language guide: Language Matters! An Introductory Guide for Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use: A Resource for Educators and School Communities. This guide aims to further build capacity in the broader education system to understand common mental health …
The Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General (PSSG) is hosting a virtual panel discussion on Indigenous-based Gangs as part of PSSG’s erase Organized Crime and Exploitation Information and Community of Practice series. This panel builds on a previous session led by the RCMP’s Indigenous Gang Awareness Coordinator that focused on the Indigenous gang landscape …
Changing Results for Young Children (CR4YC) is a collaborative inquiry project that strengthens learning networks between community and school educators to support social and emotional well-being in young children. Registration is now open for a virtual Provincial Networking Session on May 15 from 9 am to 12 pm PDT. Hosted by the Ministry of Education and Child Care, …
Canadian Mental Health Week is May 6-12. This year’s theme is compassion and focuses on the healing power of kindness and connection. Schools are encouraged to sign up for Canadian Mental Health Week updates for more information and to access free resources, including the Mental Health Week School Toolkit.
