The Provincial Child Care Council is now accepting applications for vacant positions during its next appointment period. The Council plays a key role in shaping the future of child care in our province, and we are seeking individuals who are passionate about contributing to its vital work. The Council’s mandate is to: We are looking …
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 superintendents, assistant superintendents, secretary-treasurers, and directors. An intake process will occur in the coming weeks for potential contracting opportunities for this fall/winter. If you would like to be …
The Support Services for Schools Ministerial Order (PDF) has been amended to include a Response to Unexpected Health Emergencies Policy effective July 1, 2025. The amendment requires all boards of education to: Boards of education are expected to have the policy in place and AEDs and naloxone kits accessible in all secondary schools by December …
Discipline outcomes are posted to enhance the transparency of the processes and decisions made with respect to complaints and reports about educators. Recently, an outcome was posted regarding Robert Luke Acheson, whose certificate was suspended for one day.
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) has developed new resources for families who are supporting children and youth who are neurodivergent and experiencing co-occurring mental health challenges. Developed in collaboration with parents with lived/living experience, an Indigenous Elder, and a variety of community service providers and experts in the field, this collection of …
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 …
As part of the British Columbia School Superintendents Association’s Summer Leadership Gathering in Whistler, Safer Schools Together and the Ministry of Education and Child Care will be hosting a special session focused on creating safer school communities. This interactive session will explore effective, trauma-informed practices for responding to threat-related behaviors and critical incidents in schools—an …
The 2025-26 BC Graduation Program Policy Guide and the companion Handbook of Procedures for the Graduation Program are now available on the Graduation Information for Administrators web page. Please see the “What’s New” section in each document for any updates to procedures and policies. French versions of both the Handbook and Policy Guide will be …
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 …
Discipline outcomes are posted to enhance the transparency of the processes and decisions made with respect to complaints and reports about educators. Recently, an outcome was posted regarding Pehgee Agnes Boholst Aranas, whose certificate was suspended for three days.
