Conducted bi-annually for the past two decades, the Canadian Student Alcohol & Drugs Survey provides valuable information on youth alcohol and drug use, tobacco, bullying, school connectedness, and mental health. This year, the survey will be administered to a small sample of students in grades 7 to 12 in B.C. between October 1, 2023 and …
Virtual wildfire recovery resources and mental health supports are available for children, youth and families. The erase Mental Health and Well-Being web page also includes mental health resources for students, families, educators and caring adults.
This is a reminder that copying materials falls within the scope of the fair dealing exception under s. 29 of the Copyright Act. Teachers should be aware of their rights and responsibilities regarding the use of copyright-protected materials including online learning. The Fair Dealing Decision Tool helps teachers decide whether fair dealing permits classroom use …
Resources have been developed to support the implementation of the K-12 Student Reporting Policy including presentation slides, information sheets, guidelines, FAQs, and a webinar series for educators, school leaders, and district leaders and additional resources for parents and caregivers. We encourage you to share these resources with all staff and parents. Ministry staff are also …
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: …
