Thank you to all applicants for your interest in joining the 2024-25 $10 a Day ChildCareBC program. The intake for providers has now closed. All applications will be evaluated and successful applicants will be invited to enter into a funding agreement with the ministry in the new year. For more information, visit the $10 a …
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 Khaled Hanafi Dardir, who agreed to the cancellation of his certificate.
The Risk Management Branch, Ministry of Finance, has released the 2024/25 premium allocations for the Schools Protection Program (SPP). A detailed breakdown is available in this SPP premiums distribution document. Further explanation of how the Schools Protection Premiums are developed can be found in the SPP premiums Q&A document.
Providers can apply for the current $10 a Day ChildCareBC program intake until November 7, 2024. The intake has been extended from the original closing date of October 31. Providers who are interested in joining the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program can find eligibility criteria and information on how to apply online. Eligible providers will …
Recently, parts of the Lower Mainland and communities in BC have experienced significant flooding due to the atmospheric river weather event. To support child care providers and families, there are programs available should a child care centre be impacted by flooding or any major emergency.
A new process for contract opportunities to support the Framework is now open on BC Bid for retired or retiring sector leaders. This process, called a Request for Ministry Service Arrangement for Consulting Services (RMSA), allows contract holders to remain eligible for work for multiple years. Please email heather.churchill@gov.bc.ca with any questions about the RMSA.
The Ministry of Housing and BC Housing are looking for school contacts to conduct the Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Counts in BC schools over fall 2024 and spring 2025. The PiT Counts measure homelessness over a 24-hour period in communities. PiT counts give important baseline information on the estimated number, key demographic and service provision needs of people …
The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) is hosting its annual Regional Sessions to discuss emerging topics in First Nations education. Note that one First Nations member of the Indigenous Education Council (IEC) of each school district and one school district representative per district are eligible to attend Day 1. Eligible school district participants may …
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 Lisa Gail Schwarz, who agreed to a reprimand.
A reminder that the teachers employed by your district must hold a valid BC teaching certificate. Please review the News & Notices in the Employers’ Area and check the list of suspensions. Certificate holders recently employed by you will be flagged. You can also use the Certificate Verification Tool to check their status. If you …
