Registration is now open for a virtual day of professional learning curated and delivered by the Provincial Outreach Programs (POPs) on October 25, 2024. Each POP will present on their “greatest hits”, i.e., domain knowledge, skills and strategies that are essential for specific groups of learners but also often useful for all students regardless of their …
The Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia, through the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, have partnered to open a new $10 a Day ChildCareBC intake this fall from October 1 to October 31. This is part of the commitment to expand access to $10 a day child care throughout British Columbia. B.C. …
The 2023 School Age Parent Survey was conducted between November 22 and December 20, 2023, to gather information about the need for child care for B.C.’s school-aged (K-7) population. This voluntary survey had a two-step invitation process, with school principals and administrators distributing the survey to their K-7 parents and guardians. A total of 45,797 surveys were completed, accounting …
The Society for Children and Youth (SCY) is looking for applicants to two expanded initiatives. School Streets promotes safer environments for children by creating car-free spaces near schools. Walking School Bus encourages physical activity while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by having volunteers walk with students to school. The current round of applications for Walking School …
The Province, through ChildCareBC, is committed to building a future where access to affordable, quality, culturally safe, and inclusive child care is a core service that families can rely on. Families, child care providers and early learning professionals are supported through various ChildCareBC programs to reduce child care fees for families, help child care providers …
October 2024 has been proclaimed Dyslexia Awareness Month in British Columbia. Dyslexia Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness of dyslexia—a neurodevelopmental disorder that impedes the ability to use skills such as reading, spelling, and speaking—and show support for people with dyslexia in British Columbia. See the proclamation on the B.C. Laws website.
The 2025 Health Talks Student Contest is asking all B.C. students “What are your hopes for health care?” The winning individual or team will share their idea at the March 2025 Health Quality Forum in Vancouver, B.C., with leaders and partners across the B.C. health care community. The contest closes October 18, 2024. More information …
Pursuant to the British Columbia policy on half-masting, the Canadian flag at the Parliament Buildings in Victoria will be flown at half-mast until sunset on Monday, September 30, 2024, in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The direction of the Province on half-masting protocols is provided in case school districts wish to follow …
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 Jeffrey Forden Mooney.
As part of its mental health and substance use service offerings, the Foundry Central Office will be engaging with school districts to share information on supports available through the PreVenture program. PreVenture uses brief, person-focused workshops to promote mental health and substance use prevention. The program aims to equip youth aged 12 to 18 with …
