*Please be aware that as of March 3, 2026, this event has been postponed to April 2027 The 2026 Every Child Matters Graduation Ceremony marks a historic milestone in Canada’s ongoing journey toward Truth and Reconciliation. On Monday, April 13 at BC Place, this landmark event will honour the Class of 2026, the first students …
In partnership with teachers, teacher-librarians, principals, and vice-principals, the Ministry of Education and Child Care has developed a new resource called Guidance on Learning Resources Selection. This resource: The ministry has also developed a Learning Resources Policy Clarification and FAQ document for Boards, schools, and district leaders. The document clarifies provincial policy requirements for the …
We are pausing our regular Deputy Minister’s Bulletin this week toacknowledge the tragic loss of life that occurred in the Tumbler Ridge community on February 10. The impact of this profoundly heartbreaking loss has been felt across the province and the world. Yesterday was proclaimed a Day of Mourning and in lieu of the …
Vancouver Island University is introducing a new dispersed teacher education program (elementary level) this August. Supported by the Ministry of Education and Child Care as part of the K–12 Workforce Plan, this part-time program is designed for individuals working in schools in rural and remote communities who want to become certified teachers. Most of the program can be taken online and students can complete their …
Allocations for the 2025-26 District/Authority scholarships are now available online. Districts are asked to submit their list of selected students to the ministry by June 30. Awarding guidelines support flexible, local decision making to help districts use their full allocation, recognize a broad range of student accomplishments, and support students as they transition to post-secondary study. Please ensure selected students are on track to meet eligibility requirements by August 31, and are aware that the award is conditional on those requirements being met on time. For questions, contact scholarships@gov.bc.ca.
Language Matters! Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use: A Resource for Families and School Communities has been translated into some of the most commonly spoken languages in B.C. This resource is hosted on the erase mental health and substance use web page and is designed to support families in learning about mental health and substance …
The Provincial Teacher Mentorship Program is a key component of B.C.’s K-12 Workforce Plan. It is designed to support teachers through accessible, inclusive, and research-informed mentorship. Developed in partnership between UBC’s Faculty of Education and the Ministry of Education and Child Care, with input from K-12 sector partners, this program is focused on promoting teacher …
As of January 7, 2026, child care providers can renew their Child Care Operating Funding and opt into the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative and Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement programs for 2026-27. As in previous years, providers joining the fee reduction program for the first time must start with fees that reflect typical rates in their …
Graduation records and achievement data collection (currently known as “TRAX”) will move to EDX starting February 23, 2026. This means that EDX will fully replace the School Secure Web (SSW), consolidating student data collections into a single platform. If you haven’t already, school staff responsible for graduation data submissions are encouraged to visit the EDX …
Discipline outcomes are posted to enhance the transparency of the processes and decisions made with respect to complaints and reports about educators. Recently, outcomes were posted regarding Bradley Jonathan Bootsma and William Walter McCrae. Both certificate holders agreed to a reprimand.
