While the holiday season is a time for celebrations, it can also be a time of year when people may feel lonely, stressed, or triggered. Crisis supports and resources are available online, over the phone, and in person for youth and adults. Learn more on the mental-health, substance-use supports available during holiday season web page …
The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions’ new poison drugs campaign directed at young people shares the dangers of using toxic drugs. The website includes resources for youth and families on talking about drugs with youth, how to help if someone is using drugs, and safe places for seeking help.
Schools and districts are invited to join the Ninandotoo Society and Burnaby School District (SD 41) in celebrating Black Excellence Day, a virtual event for students in grades 4-12, on January 15, 2024, to stand in solidarity with Black Canadians. The event will include an address from Minister Singh. Schools may host their own celebrations …
The Ministry of Children and Family Development’s Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) is a collection of evidence-informed, everyday (mild to moderate) anxiety classroom resources and online courses for B.C. educators to use with students in Kindergarten to Grade 12. Based on feedback from educators and other professionals working with young children, Everyday Anxiety Strategies …
The Youth Empowered Speakers Program (YES) is for B.C. First Nations youth ages 18-35 living on or off-reserve who want to become fluent in their own First Nations language. To qualify, candidates must be studying Early Childhood Education, pursuing a Bachelor of Education degree, or pursuing a degree/program that is linked to a career in …
The Education Data Exchange (EDX) launched this week, starting with school districts’ offices. The onboarding of public schools, independent schools, and offshore schools will occur in early January. The phased approach will help the ministry monitor EDX’s early performance and ensure the system is working optimally. For more information, visit the EDX info hub, where …
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.
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).
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 …
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 …
