A reminder that submissions for 2025/26 child care minor capital funding requests will be accepted until September 29, 2024. School districts can submit their plans using the expanded Capital Asset Planning System (MyCAPS). For more information, refer to the Capital Plan Instructions. School districts with questions about the process or capital concept development can contact the Child Care …
On September 12, 2024, the First Nations Leadership Council (the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, the First Nations Summit and the B.C. Assembly of First Nations) and the governments of British Columbia and Canada gathered to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on early learning and child care for First Nations in British Columbia. This …
Effective September 13, 2024, the Commissioner for Teacher Regulation, Ana Mohammed, has resigned from her role for personal reasons and to return to her previous consulting practice. The Ministry wants to express its appreciation to Ana for bringing to her work her experience in administrative, criminal, employment and human rights law as well as her …
McCreary’s Youth Advisory & Action Council created the Youth Action Grants (up to $750) to provide B.C. youth aged 12 to 19 years old with the opportunity to lead a project aimed at improving youth health in their school and/or community. The continuous application process is open until all the funds are distributed. Please share this …
The Government of British Columbia has proclaimed November 25 to 29, 2024, as Careers Week, reflecting its commitment to work with educators and education partners to support career education and expand students’ knowledge of diverse career pathways. To that end, the ministry invites teachers and students to take part in this inaugural celebration of the …
Under s.80 of the Teachers Act, employers are required to make a report to the Director of Certification on all B.C. certificate holders who were employed during the past academic year (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024). Please ensure your report is submitted through the Employers’ Area by October 15. If you have any questions, please email the Teacher Regulation …
The Safe and Caring School Communities policy guides boards of education and schools in their efforts to create safe, caring and inclusive learning environments. This policy has been updated to reflect current community threat assessment protocols and to strengthen language around safe, caring and inclusive communities. Please replace the previous version of the policy in …
In advance of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation offers free virtual educational programming for teachers and students grades 1-12, and invites the public to join online sessions from September 23 to September 27, 2024. Online sessions are aimed at an adult audience and can …
The Cell Phone Restrictions in Schools Marketing Toolkit includes several poster options, an email newsletter banner, and a website banner. These tools can be used to inform students and parents/caregivers on the new cell phone restrictions in their schools. Visit the ministry resources page for more information and supports.
Please share this newsletter and infographic with counselors supporting students in Grades 11-12 who may be eligible for a one-time $1,500 Learning Fund for Young Adults Grant for Education, Employment, Training or Life-skills programs. To qualify, young people must be born after Jan 1, 2006, be between 17 and 36 years of age, and have 12 …
