October 2024 has been proclaimed Dyslexia Awareness Month in British Columbia. Dyslexia Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness of dyslexia—a neurodevelopmental disorder that impedes the ability to use skills such as reading, spelling, and speaking—and show support for people with dyslexia in British Columbia. See the proclamation on the B.C. Laws website.
The 2025 Health Talks Student Contest is asking all B.C. students “What are your hopes for health care?” The winning individual or team will share their idea at the March 2025 Health Quality Forum in Vancouver, B.C., with leaders and partners across the B.C. health care community. The contest closes October 18, 2024. More information …
Pursuant to the British Columbia policy on half-masting, the Canadian flag at the Parliament Buildings in Victoria will be flown at half-mast until sunset on Monday, September 30, 2024, in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The direction of the Province on half-masting protocols is provided in case school districts wish to follow …
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 Jeffrey Forden Mooney.
As part of its mental health and substance use service offerings, the Foundry Central Office will be engaging with school districts to share information on supports available through the PreVenture program. PreVenture uses brief, person-focused workshops to promote mental health and substance use prevention. The program aims to equip youth aged 12 to 18 with …
On September 12, 2024, the First Nations Leadership Council (the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, the First Nations Summit and the B.C. Assembly of First Nations) and the governments of British Columbia and Canada gathered to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on early learning and child care for First Nations in British Columbia. This …
A reminder that submissions for 2025/26 child care minor capital funding requests will be accepted until September 29, 2024. School districts can submit their plans using the expanded Capital Asset Planning System (MyCAPS). For more information, refer to the Capital Plan Instructions. School districts with questions about the process or capital concept development can contact the Child Care …
Effective September 13, 2024, the Commissioner for Teacher Regulation, Ana Mohammed, has resigned from her role for personal reasons and to return to her previous consulting practice. The Ministry wants to express its appreciation to Ana for bringing to her work her experience in administrative, criminal, employment and human rights law as well as her …
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 share this …
The Government of British Columbia has proclaimed November 25 to 29, 2024, as Careers Week, reflecting its commitment to work with educators and education partners to support career education and expand students’ knowledge of diverse career pathways. To that end, the ministry invites teachers and students to take part in this inaugural celebration of the …
