TRAX First Data Submission
Due November 10 Schools should submit their first TRAX data submission of the school year via the School Secure Web between October 3 and November 10, 2022.
French Translations of K–12 Student Reporting Policy Parent Brochure and Interim Educator Guide
French translations for Changes to K–12 Student Reporting in B.C.: Brochure for Families and the K–12 Student Reporting Policy Framework: Interim Supports are now available. These documents support the new K–12 Student Reporting Policy, set to be implemented in the 2023/24 school year. For more information, visit K–12 Student Reporting Policy Information for Educators or …
Integrated Child and Youth Team (ICY) Clinical Counsellor Provincial Posting
ICY teams are part of B.C.’s strategy for mental health and substance use care. ICY Clinical Counsellors are being hired in five school district communities: Maple Ridge–Pitt Meadows – SD 42 (3 teams); Comox Valley – SD 71 (2 teams); Richmond – SD 38 (4 teams); Coast Mountains – SD 82 (2 teams); Okanagan-Similkameen – …
Administration of Seizure Rescue Medications
The Ministry of Health, with support from the Ministry of Education and Child Care, has developed new Seizure Rescue Intervention Resources for student seizure care at school. These resources include a new Seizure Action Plan to replace previously-delegated Nursing Support Services (NSS) care plans. Training will be provided by NSS for the 2022/23 school year. …
Naloxone Risk Assessment and Kits
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 …
Funding Eligibility of Undocumented Students
With the potential for an increased number of undocumented or refugee school age students arriving in B.C.’s schools ahead of the September 1701 count, school district staff are reminded in this information document of the Operating Grant Eligibility directives and the K–12-Funding Refugee Policy. Directives to verify B.C. residency are not intended to exclude displaced …
Indigenous-Focused Graduation Requirement – Student Video
Following up on last week’s announcement regarding the new Indigenous-focused graduation requirement, the Ministry has released a short video showcasing B.C. students’ perspectives on the importance of this next step toward reconciliation. The video is available on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. For more information on the new graduation requirement, contact GradRequirements@gov.bc.ca.
Indigenous-Focused Graduation Requirement – Implementation Supports
Further to the announcement last March, the Ministry will be introducing an Indigenous-focused graduation requirement in the 2023/24 school year as part of the Province’s commitment to truth and reconciliation. This update provides information on new implementation support resources for school districts, including a handbook, Q&A, PPT deck, BAA course criteria, and upcoming workshops for …
Child Care New Spaces Fund Information Session (NSF)
A one-hour interactive information session to discuss the Child Care BC New Spaces Fund (NSF) previously scheduled for July 7, 2022, has been rescheduled for Friday, August 26, 2022, from 2-3 PDT. The Zoom link for the meeting remains the same. Questions can be directed to EDUC.EarlyLearning@gov.bc.ca.