Further to the announcement in the August 26 DM Bulletin regarding implementation supports for the new graduation requirement, the Ministry is continuing to work with FNESC, BCSSA and FISA to schedule regional FNESC workshops for educators. The Ministry and FNESC are also co-developing a brochure for parents/caregivers, and video resources to support school/district planning and …
To streamline ministry data collections and reduce the administrative burden for schools, the ministry is introducing a modified SADE collection for October 2022 and will be working to decommission the SADE process by end of the 2022-23 school year. The quarterly SADE collection has been modified to only include schools with Graduated Adult course completions. If …
Due November 30 Superintendents are encouraged to register for our Monthly Analytics Outreach and Information Sharing Sessions to learn about new and existing analytical products offered by the Ministry for capturing student statistics and outcomes. These sessions will make use of information and data sources such as Power BI reports, Data Catalogue, Student Success Website, …
The Explore program is an intensive French language program for students ages 13 and up, with any skill level in French. Funded by the federal government, the program covers tuition fees for the course, instructional materials, meals, and accommodation. Secondary students can receive four French elective credits to put towards their Dogwood Diploma. Those interested …
Due October 20 Schools should submit registrations for the Grade 10 and Grade 12 November Graduation Assessments through a TRAX data transfer and confirm them on the Online Graduation Assessment Register that is open October 4–20, 2022.
The Foster Science Mentorship Program is accepting applications for eligible high school students in/from care to be paired with a University of B.C. student to work towards a science fair project. Mentees are accepted on a rolling basis, and a limited number of spots are available for the 2022/2023 school year. Applications will be accepted …
At the direction of the Province, Canadian flags on all B.C. government buildings will be flown at half-mast on September 30, the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, from sunrise until sunset. Where a Canadian flag and a British Columbia flag fly near to one other, both flags should be lowered to half-mast. This national …
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 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 …
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 – …
