2023-24 First Nation Student Rates
The 2023-24 First Nation Student Rates have been posted. Please contact SDFR@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
2023/24 Recalculated Funding Allocations
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has posted the 2023/24 recalculated operating grant and Classroom Enhancement Fund allocations, which are based on actual September 29, 2023 enrolment. Please contact Tim Jah, Director, Funding and Financial Accountability Branch, with any questions. Districts must prepare, adopt by bylaw, and submit an Amended Annual Budget by February 29, …
Update: Education Data Exchange (EDX) Launch
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 …
Request for Expressions of Interest – Work Experience Enhancement for 2024/25 School Year
The Ministry of Education and Child Care is seeking Expressions of Interest from school districts to enhance participation in Work Experience 12A and 12B courses related to the Early Childhood Education, Health, and Technology sectors.
Registration for February Partner Liaison Meeting and Association Meetings
Registration is now open for the All Superintendents and BCASBO association meetings (Feb. 8) and the annual Partner Liaison Meeting (Feb. 9). This year’s event will be held at the Radisson Vancouver Airport in Richmond, with agendas for both full days to be provided in January. Please book your accommodation as soon as possible to …
Reminder: Deadline to Select Point Person for Education Data Exchange (EDX) Onboarding – Dec 1
The deadline for school districts to select a point person for the Education Data Exchange (EDX) and email their contact details to the ministry is December 1, 2023. See the Education Data Exchange Onboarding bulletin for additional information.
Select Point Person for Education Data Exchange (EDX) Onboarding by Dec 1
The Ministry of Education & Child Care is getting set to launch phases 1 and 2 of the Education Data Exchange (EDX) this fall/winter. EDX will modernize how schools and districts submit vital 1601 and 1701 data, making the process faster and more efficient. To facilitate a smooth launch, the ministry requires superintendents to select …
Schools Protection Program Premiums Released for Fiscal Year 2023
The Risk Management Branch, Ministry of Finance, has released the 2023/24 premium allocations for the Schools Protection Program (SPP). A detailed breakdown is available in this SPP premiums distribution document. Further explanation of how the School Protection Premiums are developed can be found in the SPP Premiums Q&A Document.
Feeding Futures Fund District Final Reports
School districts will be required to complete Feeding Futures Fund Final Reports in July 2024. This report will ask for spending on School Food Programs, including: School districts will also be asked to report on decision making processes regarding the funding, including: Reporting questions can be sent to Tim Jah, Director, Funding and Financial Accountability …
Changes to the School Act Require Indigenous Education Councils, First Nation Schools of Choice, and a Model Local Education Agreement
Today, the Province proposed amendments to the School Act to act on commitments in the Declaration Act Action Plan and the BC Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA). The changes are intended to support better education outcomes for First Nation and other Indigenous students attending provincial public schools, and more effective relationships between boards of education and …