The Safe and Caring School Communities policy guides boards of education and schools in their efforts to create safe, caring and inclusive learning environments. This policy has been updated to reflect current community threat assessment protocols and to strengthen language around safe, caring and inclusive communities. Please replace the previous version of the policy in …
In advance of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation offers free virtual educational programming for teachers and students grades 1-12, and invites the public to join online sessions from September 23 to September 27, 2024. Online sessions are aimed at an adult audience and can …
The Cell Phone Restrictions in Schools Marketing Toolkit includes several poster options, an email newsletter banner, and a website banner. These tools can be used to inform students and parents/caregivers on the new cell phone restrictions in their schools. Visit the ministry resources page for more information and supports.
Please share this newsletter and infographic with counselors supporting students in Grades 11-12 who may be eligible for a one-time $1,500 Learning Fund for Young Adults Grant for Education, Employment, Training or Life-skills programs. To qualify, young people must be born after Jan 1, 2006, be between 17 and 36 years of age, and have 12 …
The Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia, through the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, will partner to open a new $10 a Day intake this fall from October 1 to October 31. This intake will be for providers who want to offer $10 a Day child care, where successful applicants …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care is seeking expressions of interest from school districts for the development and delivery of interactive, experiential learning activities for students in Grades 8 to 10 that showcase in-demand, public sector health careers. To apply for this initiative, please review the Expression of Interest document and submit a completed application. …
All 1601 updates should now be completed through the new Education Data Exchange (EDX). Schools and districts can edit their details and contact information directly in the system, eliminating the need to submit forms. Visit the EDX Info Hub for more information and news on other changes coming this fall/winter.
As part of the new provincial initiative that was announced earlier this year, the Ministry of Education and Child Care has launched a K-12 Literacy Supports web page. The web page offers information for school and district staff including a one-page information sheet to support communications with families about the K-12 Literacy Supports initiative, and …
The ChildCareBC website has been refreshed with a new look and feel to help families, child care providers and partners, and early childhood professionals easily find the information they need, when they need it. The refreshed website improves the overall user experience by grouping information into six categories: Please note that you may need to …
The Early Learning and Child Care Act (ELCCA) came into force on September 1, 2024. This new Act expands the purpose for which a child care grant may be paid to include establishing a child care facility, improving the inclusivity in child care for children with support needs and facilitating the design and delivery of …
