HealthyMindsBC provides evidence-informed prevention and early intervention tools and resources, including online learning opportunities. This site is for parents, caregivers, families, educators, and other professionals to help them support the everyday mental health of children and youth. A series of courses that focus on Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE K-7 and 8-12) and Early Years …
The ministry, in partnership with adolescent Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Hayley Watson – Open Parachute, is hosting free virtual sessions on youth substance use for parents/guardians, caregivers and caring adults. Dr. Watson will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and resources to equip participants with the tools needed to guide their children and youth toward making positive …
The B.C. Child Care Data and Reports Portal has been updated with the latest data about the B.C. child care sector including spaces and facilities, supports for families, supports for child care workers, and the accelerated space creation programs. You can visit the portal for current data and reports.
The Emergency Management Support Overview has been updated to continue to support school and school district emergency planning, response, and recovery efforts. The document outlines current provincial resources and supports and provides contact information for assistance with specific supports during response and recovery.
Due to the recent inclusion of the F letter grade in the MyEducationBC Learning Update, there have been some questions raised about the use of F in Kindergarten to Grade 9. Please note this is not a change to the K-12 Student Reporting Policy or accompanying ministerial orders. The letter grade F — along with …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has a secondment opportunity as a School District Liaison with the MyEducation BC team. This is a full-time secondment to June 30, 2025, with an option to extend an additional 12 months.
The Province of B.C. is proclaiming the week of February 4-10 as French Immersion Celebration Week to acknowledge and celebrate French Immersion student success, as well as the contribution of French Immersion educators. Over 53,000 students are enrolled in a French Immersion program offered by 45 school districts throughout the province. Over this week, French …
The Education Data Exchange (EDX) successfully launched in mid-December. All school district offices are in the system, with most public schools to follow beginning February 5. Visit the Education Data Exchange web page for new training resources and details on how the ministry is supporting the roll out to schools.
Historical corrections to ministry records for students who have left the B.C. secondary school system (Grades 10-12) should now be submitted using the new, online TRAX Change Form instead of the emailed PDF document. A new form has also been introduced for Grade 10 Literacy Assessment(LTE 10)/ Évaluation de littératie de la 10e année (LTP 10) …
In line with Section 34 of the Teachers Act, employers are being notified that 12 teaching certificates were cancelled on January 15, 2024, for certificate holders who did not comply with criminal record check requirements. To ensure that the teachers employed at your schools remain certified, please check their status using the Certificate Verification Tool and review the cancellation …
