Notification of Certificate Rescission
Pursuant to section 31 of the Teachers Act, boards of education have been notified that Nazli Kamalimoghaddam’s Certificate of Qualification was rescinded on November 22, 2024.
French Federal Funding Contributions for School Districts 2024-25
Federal French education funding contributions under the Official Languages in Education Programs (OLEP) will be transferred to BC school districts at the end of November. Contribution amounts, the updated French Funding Guide and other French Education information can be viewed on the Funding Support Under Official Languages in Education Programs (OLEP) web page. Contact Duncan.McIndoe@gov.bc.ca …
Cybersecurity Notice for School Districts
In light of recent cyberattacks, school districts are reminded to follow cybersecurity best practices, industry standards and ministry recommended security policies to ensure a safe digital learning environment for students, educators and district staff. Please see the Being Cyber Secure in K-12 10 Point Checklist and other cybersecurity resources on the FocusEd website for important …
Reminder: Training and Resources for the Education Data Exchange (EDX)
Training dates and times for the new 1701 collection using EDX are now available on the EDX Info Hub. District and school staff responsible for 1701 submissions are strongly encouraged to attend.
Cancellation of Teaching Certificates
On November 1, 2024, the teaching certificates of 2,381 certificate holders were cancelled because their 2024/25 annual practice fee was not paid. Please visit News & Notices in the Employers’ Area to review the list of cancellations as those who were recently employed by your school district will be flagged. Ensure that the teachers you still …
Feeding Futures Fund and Student and Family Affordability Fund Interim Reporting
School districts are required to complete the interim financial report (downloadable .xls) for the Feeding Futures Fund and the Student and Family Affordability Fund. Completed reports must be submitted to ECC.schoolfood@gov.bc.ca by December 31, 2024. Please read the instructions carefully, as the reporting template includes a report for each of the following: Instructions can also …
Training and Resources for the Education Data Exchange (EDX)
Two new guides will be available Tuesday, November 19 to support schools and districts with EDX account activation and account management. They’ll be posted to the EDX Info Hub, along with dates for online training on the new 1701 collection using EDX.
Discipline Outcomes
Discipline outcomes are posted to enhance the transparency of the processes and decisions made with respect to complaints and reports about educators. Recently, an outcome was posted regarding Khaled Hanafi Dardir, who agreed to the cancellation of his certificate.
Schools Protection Program Premiums Released for Fiscal Year 2024
The Risk Management Branch, Ministry of Finance, has released the 2024/25 premium allocations for the Schools Protection Program (SPP). A detailed breakdown is available in this SPP premiums distribution document. Further explanation of how the Schools Protection Premiums are developed can be found in the SPP premiums Q&A document.
Reminder: New Contractor Procurement Process: Framework for Enhancing Student Learning
A new process for contract opportunities to support the Framework is now open on BC Bid for retired or retiring sector leaders. This process, called a Request for Ministry Service Arrangement for Consulting Services (RMSA), allows contract holders to remain eligible for work for multiple years. Please email heather.churchill@gov.bc.ca with any questions about the RMSA.