ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund Opened May 15, 2024
The 2024/25 ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund intake is now open. Applications will be accepted until August 2.
B.C. Certificate and Transcript School Distribution Guide
A B.C. Certificate and Transcript School Distribution Guide for the 2023/2024 school year is now available. The guide also introduces a change to the non-graduate transcript distribution schedule and provides new information on obtaining digital copies of transcript updates for withdrawn students.
Mental Health and Substance Use Language Guide and Companion Webinar
The ministry has partnered with the BC Children’s Hospital to develop a mental health and substance use language guide: Language Matters! An Introductory Guide for Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use: A Resource for Educators and School Communities. This guide aims to further build capacity in the broader education system to understand common mental health …
Emergency Management Information for Local School Officials
Evacuations from active wildfires are happening in communities across B.C. In some cases, whole communities or neighbourhoods have been evacuated. First Nations, local governments, and the Province of B.C. are working together to support evacuees by providing up to date information and delivering Emergency Support Services (ESS).
Register for BC Child and Youth in Care Week 2024 Kick-Off Celebration Event
The 14th annual BC Child and Youth in Care (CYIC) Week is from June 3-9. You are invited to register for the kick off celebration, which will be held on Zoom on Monday, June 3 from 6-7 pm. This event will highlight the amazing history of Children and Youth in Care Week, honour this year’s Recognition Award Recipients, …
EDX Communications and Training Survey
Please take this brief survey to help the ministry strengthen communications and training for the EDX project, which will modernize 1601 and 1701 data collections. The survey is open until May 31. Visit the EDX Info Hub for more information.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 5-11 and this year’s theme is using technology before, during and after emergencies. We are entering a time of year where climate-related events and emergencies can impact schools and communities across the province. We are expecting districts will need to respond to climate-related events this upcoming season. To help with …
Bike to School Week
All schools across B.C. are encouraged to participate in a province-wide Bike to School Week between June 3-9. Bike to School Week encourages students and their parents to get out of cars and onto their bikes. By participating, you will promote physical activity and mental alertness, reduce carbon emissions, and build school spirit. Two participating schools …
Required Documentation for New Teacher Hires
If you plan to hire new teachers for September who are not yet certified, please ensure your prospective employees submit their applications for certification and related documents to the Teacher Regulation Branch no later than June 30. An application cannot be reviewed until all outstanding documents have been received.
Reminder to Verify Certificate Status
A reminder that the teachers employed by your district must hold a valid B.C. teaching certificate. Please search the online registry or use the tools in the Employers’ Area to verify that they do.