School districts interested in onboarding to the new provincial LMS (D2Lâs Brightspace) are invited to attend a Ministry information session on January 17, 2023. This session will provide an overview of how to onboard to Brightspace for Kâ12 use cases and Brightspace for professional development. To receive the Zoom links and further information, please have …
The Implementation Handbook, BAA criteria, Q&A, and PowerPoint presentation for the new Indigenous-focused graduation requirement have now been translated to French. All documents, in both English and French, can be found on the Indigenous-focused Graduation Requirement web page.
BCPVPA members are encouraged to register for one of two sessions of the Student Reporting Policy Webinar hosted by the Ministry and the BC Principals and Vice Principals Association. At these November sessions, we will discuss the changes to the Student Reporting Policy that will take effect on July 1, 2023 and provide time for …
In support of Education Savings Week (November 14-18), please share this letter with families/guardians of students in Kindergarten through Grade 4 to let them know their child may be eligible for a $1,200 BC Training and Education Savings Grant for their post-secondary education.
Copyright Matters! provides practical information for Canadian teachers on their rights and responsibilities regarding the use of copyright-protected materials in educational institutions. The 5th edition includes new information on copyright and online learning and is now available as an online resource and for download at www.copyrightmatters.ca.
District and school staff and community partners are invited to the BC School Food Network Gathering in Victoria on November 9. Hosted by the B.C. Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food (CHSF), this free event will bring together CHSF members, school food practitioners, supporters, and others from across B.C. to share information, discuss …
In support of the new Indigenous-focused graduation requirement, the Ministry and the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) have partnered with the BC School Superintendents Association and the Federation of Independent School Associations to schedule regional workshops during the 2022/23 school year. These workshops will be facilitated by FNESC and will support classroom teachers in …
The Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) has released the first theme in a 3-theme series of free educator resources titled Create an Inclusive School Year. Intended for both educators and youth community leaders, each theme includes RHF Ambassador virtual presentations, pre-and-post activities, additional resources, videos, and activities to teach youth the benefits of diversity, cooperation, and …
Registration is now open for the Livestream presentation, Using an FASD-informed Approach, on October 21 from 9:00-11:30am PT. Based on current research and recommendations and using an FASD-Informed Approach, the presentation will provide an introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and its educational implications. Available to all staff, parents/caregivers, community supports, and others involved …
Registration for a free new online course by the Provincial Outreach Program for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (POPFASD) is now open. FASD 101 On-Demand is a 6-module, self-paced course that provides B.C. educators and support staff with the foundational information they need to better support students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Educators who complete the …
