In partnership with the K-12 sector and education partners, the Ministry of Education and Child Care has developed an inclusive calendar guide. A key initiative of the K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan, this guide provides schools with a sample calendar that identifies significant events of advocacy, celebration, and honour, as well as resources that schools can …
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 …
Nursing Support Services (NSS) will continue to train non-medical school staff in the administration of emergency seizure rescue medications for the 2023/24 school year. There are no changes to access this training, and parents/guardians will still be responsible for completing a Seizure Action Plan regarding their child’s care needs and medications. Resources and information to assist families and …
Naloxone kits for schools can be ordered online via the Product Distribution Centre. As per the direction of the Provincial Health Officer, schools/school districts are encouraged to assess their risk using the Naloxone Risk Assessment Tool and, if determined a high-risk school, obtain a naloxone kit and ensure an on-site adult is trained to use …
Everyone in B.C. is encouraged to complete the B.C. demographic survey by October 15, 2023, to help address systemic racism and improve public services. Districts are encouraged to use the materials in this information kit in school bulletins, newsletters, and websites, inviting staff and students to take the survey with the goal of making B.C. …
Kids Help Phone is available 24/7 to anyone (youth or adult) providing free, online mental health services. Support is available through text, phone, and online chat. Please share the Kids Help Phone Mental Health and Wellness Support Information within your school communities to those affected by wildfires. For more information, visit Current wildfires in Canada: …
The 2023/24 Handbook of Procedures for the Graduation Program and the companion B.C. Graduation Program Policy Guide are now available on the Graduation Information for Administrators web page. Please see the What’s New sections and review both documents for updates to procedures and policies. French versions of both the Handbook and Policy Guide will be …
A short Educator Summary Guide has been released to support implementation of the K-12 Student Reporting Policy. This guide provides educators, school leaders, and district leaders with a resource that summarizes and highlights the key components of the new K-12 Student Reporting Policy Guidelines. The Educator Summary Guide contains information regarding key policy changes, reporting …
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 …
