A final reminder that August 31 is the deadline for student records to be updated so that eligible recent graduates, including those who have been completing or upgrading during the summer, are considered for scholarships and receive those awards as appropriate. Please ensure grades and citizenship/permanent residency status are correctly reported. See the scholarship memo …
School districts interested in onboarding to the new provincial LMS (D2L’s Brightspace) are invited to attend two upcoming sessions. On September 27, the ministry-led information session will provide an overview of how to onboard to Brightspace for K–12 use cases and Brightspace for professional development. On October 5, the D2L-led session will provide additional insight …
Call for nominations is open for the Province’s Medal of Good Citizenship recognizing people who have made outstanding contributions to their communities, outside of their job, and without expectation of remuneration or reward. The medal recognizes people for their extraordinary generosity, service, and acts of selflessness. Nominations are due by Monday, September 4, 2023. Nomination …
A new method for managing type-1 diabetes called ‘do-it-yourself (DIY) looping’ has been appearing in schools. DIY looping is not Health Canada approved and is not supported by Nursing Support Services (NSS). If a student chooses to use DIY looping during school hours, they will not have an NSS delegated plan and should be fully …
In 2021, the BCTC launched a survey for certified educators who received their BC teaching certificates between 2015 and 2020 to find out about their experience as they transitioned from their program into the teaching profession. The survey responses have now been compiled, and recommendations have been made in various areas. The ministry will be …
The June 2023 Graduation Assessment results have now been posted to the School Secure Web. Certificates and final transcripts are now being processed.
The TRB office has moved from 2025 West Broadway to #201-828 8th Ave West, Vancouver BC V5Z 1E2. Other contact information remains the same. If you have any questions, please email the Teacher Regulation Branch at trb.employers@gov.bc.ca.
The Indigenous focused non-instructional day will continue as part of the existing non-instructional days for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 school years to align with the British Columbia Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA) that has been extended till 2025. This is an opportunity for teachers to participate in discussions and activities that focus on enhancing Indigenous student …
The new Indigenous-Focused Graduation Requirement and 2023 Graduation Program code is now in effect. More details are available in this 2023 Graduation Program information document.
As of July 4, the External Sports Credentials Program (ESCP) website will feature new sport programs, improved design, and more opportunities for students to earn sport credentials. For more information on the updated ESCP, please visit the External Sports Credentials Program.
