To support the addition of a new Learning Standard in Social Studies 10 that includes racial segregation and the destruction of Hogan’s Alley in B.C. Black Histories, the Ministry of Education and Child Care has collaborated with a group of teachers to develop resources aimed to support educators in implementing these new topics. A Teacher …
In partnership with teachers, teacher-librarians, principals, and vice-principals, the Ministry of Education and Child Care has developed a new resource called Guidance on Learning Resources Selection. This resource: The ministry has also developed a Learning Resources Policy Clarification and FAQ document for Boards, schools, and district leaders. The document clarifies provincial policy requirements for the …
As there has been an increase in questions surrounding the equivalency of English First Peoples 12 and English Studies 12, the ministry would like to confirm that both courses meet the Language Arts Grade 12 graduation requirement. Students must take at least one of these courses; all other English Grade 12 courses count towards elective …
The WorkBC.ca Career Search Tool (CST) has been taken offline and replaced with the new Career Profiles enhanced search function. This new page allows users to explore over 500 career profiles by occupational category and area interest. WorkBC.ca is committed to supporting job seekers and career explorers as they navigate today’s labour market. This change makes …
As part of the K–12 Workforce Plan, the ministry has developed an Education Assistant (EA) Competency Framework that outlines the core knowledge and skills needed to be successful in an EA role. Designed to support future EAs to be job-ready upon graduation, this framework aims to promote consistency across education programs for EAs in the …
Career Trek videos are a fun and easy way to explore different careers throughout BC. The videos feature interviews with people at their worksites describing their job responsibilities and work environments. Discover the newly redesigned Career Trek that allows for easier searching, filtering and navigation of over 190 Career Trek videos, including 10 new additions.
With the start of the 2025–26 school year, the Ministry of Education and Child Care has worked with community organizations and education partners to develop supporting elaborations for the expanded learning standard requiring CPR and AED learning in the Physical and Health Education (PHE) 10 curriculum. While not mandated, these elaborations support teachers by providing …
The Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre (VHEC) has released a new, bilingual, online teaching resource that may be useful for Social Studies 10 teachers as they prepare to implement the new learning standard about the Holocaust. Fragments in Focus: A History of the Holocaust features over 160 original items from the VHEC collection that once belonged …
Make a Future has launched the Internationally Educated Teachers website to support the recruitment of international teachers wanting to work in British Columbia. Funded by the Ministry of Education and Child Care as part of the K–12 Workforce Plan and developed in collaboration with experts in teacher certification and immigration, this site offers clear guidance …
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 …
