As of September 1, 2024, Fédération des parents francophones de Colombie-Britannique began Francophone CCRR services throughout the province. This is B.C.’s first dedicated Francophone CCRR service provider, offering expanded services in French to support Francophone families, child care providers and the child care workforce. The provider also assists local CCRRs in supporting Francophone service users …
The Ministry of Children and Family Development has new suicide and self-harm prevention resources available for educators, families and caring adults. These resources aim to reduce stigma, increase mental health literacy, and build capacity to support students who are experiencing suicidal and self-harm behaviours. For more information and to access these new resources, please visit …
Naloxone kits for schools can be ordered online via the Product Distribution Centre. As per the direction of the Provincial Health Officer, schools/school districts are encouraged to assess their risk using the Naloxone Risk Assessment Tool and, if advised, obtain a naloxone kit and ensure an on-site adult is trained to use it. For assistance …
B.C. Provincial Assessments are available in alternate formats for students with demonstrated needs in all four administration sessions. Forms to request Special Format Assessments for learners with visual impairments and accommodation forms for the French language literacy assessments can be found on the Adjudication website. For more information about the adjudication process, please refer to …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has refreshed the Expect Respect and a Safe Education (erase) website. Launched on Friday, September 6, the new website features a streamlined design with improved access to information and resources for students, adults, and school staff. In addition, you will find two new videos, a downloadable poster, and …
The ministry is working with Safer Schools Together to monitor planned protests throughout the province. Safer Schools Together will connect with districts and schools as planned protests are identified. Please continue to report any incidents of protests or disruptive behaviours or activities to ecc.strategicpriorities@gov.bc.ca.
Under section 80 (Employers list) of the Teachers Act, employers are required to make a report to the Director of Certification on all B.C. certificate holders who were employed during the past academic year (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024). Please ensure your report is submitted through the Employers’ Area by October 15. If you have …
The ministry will be hosting the Feeding Futures Fall Gathering on October 24, 2024, at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel in Vancouver. This event will bring School Food Coordinators from school districts across the province to network and share information on school food programs. Registration for all School Food Coordinators is now open until October …
FOR ACTION Back to School Letters and Public Statement from Minister Singh Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, issued the following statement as students return to school. Minister Singh would also like to wish everyone in the K-12 system a great start to the 2024/25 school year. Please ask your principals to share …
A reminder that copying of educational materials must fall within the scope of the fair dealing exception under s. 29 of the Copyright Act. For more information, please refer to the Council of Ministers of Education’s (CMEC’s) Fair Dealing Guidelines. CMEC’s interactive Fair Dealing Decision Tool can also help teachers and district staff determine if …
