2023 Graduation Program Reminder
A reminder that the new Indigenous-focused graduation requirement and 2023 graduation program code is now in effect. More details are available in this Grad 2023 information document.
November 2023 Graduation Assessment Results
The November 2023 assessment session results are now available for the Grade 12 Literacy Assessment (LTE12), Évaluation de littératie de la 12e année – Français langue première (LTP12), the Grade 10 Numeracy Assessment (NME10, NMF10) and the Grade 10 Literacy Assessment (LTE10).
BC Learning Pathways Field Review
The BC Learning Pathways are resources under development to support teachers in developing students’ literacy and numeracy skills across the K-12 curriculum. The Ministry of Education and Child Care is collecting feedback from educators during Field Review on the K-12 Learning Progressions and supporting resources until January 2024. Teachers should use K-12 Learning Progressions in …
End of Year Letters from Minister Singh
As we near the end of 2023 and the beginning of winter break throughout B.C., Minister Singh would like to wish everyone in the education system a wonderful holiday season. Please ask your principals to share the following with their staff and school communities on the Minister’s behalf: Minister’s end of year letter to parents and …
New 9-8-8 Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Helpline
The 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is a new service available 24/7/365 to help Canadians when they need it most. The service, accessible via call or text to 9-8-8, offers trauma-informed and culturally affirming support to anyone who is thinking of suicide or who is worried about someone they know. This service is also available in …
2024-25 Child Care Operating Funding Renewals
Starting in early January 2024, child care providers can apply to renew their Child Care Operating Funding Agreements and opt-in to the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative and Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement. For 2024-25, the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative Funding Guidelines and ECE-WE Funding Guidelines are provided in advance to assist with planning. The renewal application period will also …
Reminder – School-Aged Child Care Survey for Parents
The Ministry of Education and Child Care is conducting a parent survey from November 22 to December 14 to better understand the regional and provincial demand for school-aged child care. If you haven’t already done so, please distribute this survey to parents and encourage them to participate. Survey results from each school district will be …
Post-Secondary Institution Selections and XML Previews on the School Secure Web
Post-secondary institution selections for upcoming graduates are now available through the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) website. Please share this information with your students. Schools also now have the option to preview on the School Secure Web what is currently available to an XML post-secondary institution that has been authorized by a student to receive transcript updates …
Joint Statement on Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools
B.C.’s provincial education partners for K-12 schools, joined by Minister Rachna Singh and MLA Sonia Furstenau, have released a joint statement on safe, caring and inclusive schools. They are standing together in solidarity to ensure every school is a place where all students are welcomed, included, and respected in a safe learning environment. You can read …
Find Your Path at EducationPlannerBC
Find Your Path is a personalized, interactive education and career planning tool that allows users to choose an area of interest and easily navigate different paths that connect post-secondary programs, skills training, and careers. Please share this resource with the contacts below.