The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is hosting a free virtual symposium speaker series throughout November and December 2023 to inform the development of a new, effective system of services for children and youth with support needs. Registration is free and now open. If you have questions, please reach out to Holli Ward, …
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) will be accepting applications for the 2023 School Health Grant for Youth until October 25. This grant is an opportunity for youth across Canada (ages 13 to 19 and in grades 9 to 12) to receive up to $3500 to create and lead a project that encourages and …
Three virtual erase learning sessions for families will be held on November 8, 28, and 30, focusing on establishing safe, caring, and respectful digital communities. These sessions are best suited for families and youth aged 10 and above. Safe school coordinators can login to share the session schedule with their school communities. Contact erase@gov.bc.ca with …
Back-to-school transition can be a stressful time for students and their parents/guardians or caregivers. The B.C. Children’s Hospital has released a back-to-school wellness toolkit to help support families. Schools may share this toolkit to support families with practical guidance and resources to support their child or youth as they adjust to the school routine and …
McCreary’s Youth Advisory & Action Council created the Youth Action Grants (up to $750) to provide B.C. youth aged 12 to 19 years old with the opportunity to lead a project aimed at improving youth health in their school and/or community. The continuous application process is open until all the funds are distributed. Please encourage …
A reminder that B.C. educators are invited to register for the Introduction to Compassionate Systems Leadership workshop on October 3-6. In-person registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register no later than September 17 (in-person) and September 23 (virtual).
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 learners. This optional toolkit is also available in French and aligns with the co-governance model for the B.C. K-12 education system, Learning Resources …
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 …
