With final report cards approaching for the 2023/24 school year, please note key information about the IE letter grade. The “IE” reporting symbol informs parents and caregivers when students, for various reasons, have provided insufficient evidence of learning (according to the Learning Standards of the Provincial Curriculum). The symbol indicates that the student still wants …
The feedback period for the dual credit policy discussion draft has closed. While the ministry engages in the next steps of the policy review process, the current dual credit policy will remain in place for 2024/25.
Below are links to resources from the June 7 All Superintendents Call on emergency preparedness. Additional emergency preparedness and response resources for the K-12 and child care sectors will be shared in an information package in an upcoming Deputy Minister’s Bulletin.
All schools must be onboarded to the new Education Data Exchange (EDX) by June 14, with the exception of districts opting to centralize system usage. Ministry staff are currently following up with all EDX school district account managers to provide support if needed. Visit the EDX Info Hub for additional information, key dates, and training resources.
The colourful and informative Master of Disaster classroom program is aligned with the B.C. curriculum and teaches students the three steps to emergency preparedness. All program materials and shipping are free. Learn more about the program and how it can help students learn about topics like local hazards, how to make a home emergency plan, …
Beginning October 2024, school districts interested in onboarding to the provincial Learning Management System (D2L’s Brightspace) will have a new opportunity to join our upcoming cohort. A ministry-led information session will provide an overview of how to onboard to Brightspace (K–12). A D2L-led session will provide training details and a Brightspace demo. Interested schools can …
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 …
New resources are available on the Digital literacy and the use of AI in education: supports for British Columbia schools web page to support teachers in integrating AI into their classrooms. A curriculum connections document has been added that outlines where AI and digital literacy-related learning exists in the B.C. curriculum. The web page also …
Schools and districts have until June 7 to share their thoughts on a potential shift from paper to digital distribution of Grade 12 transcript copies that may be included in a student’s permanent record. Learn more and complete the survey on the TRAX to GRAD Info Hub.
Today, access zones around K-12 schools have been established through the Safe Access to Schools Regulation to preserve safe access to education by protecting students, staff and families from disruptive and harmful protest activities at schools.
