School districts interested in onboarding to the new provincial LMS (D2L’s Brightspace) are invited to attend two upcoming sessions. On September 27, the ministry-led information session will provide an overview of how to onboard to Brightspace for K–12 use cases and Brightspace for professional development. On October 5, the D2L-led session will provide additional insight into training and resource supports, along with a demo. To register, please have the school district’s representative(s) complete the Cohort 5 interest questionnaire by September 22, 2023.
Friday August 25, 2023
Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care
Hi, everyone.
As we near back-to-school and what is a busy time for all, our thoughts are with the many communities in British Columbia and Northwest Territories impacted by wildfires. We want to thank school district leadership and staff, firefighters, first responders, emergency management teams, and communities who are working tirelessly around the clock to suppress fires and prioritize saving school infrastructure, and to support communities and share up-to-date information.
This week’s update includes an Educator Summary Guide to support implementation of the K-12 Student Reporting Policy, registration information for sessions on the new Provincial Learning Management System, as well as an Introduction to Compassionate Systems Leadership Training.
Stay safe everyone,
Christina
For Action
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All Superintendents Meeting – Hold the Date
The next All Superintendents Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 12th, 2023 at the Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel in Richmond, B.C. Please book your room by September 13 to guarantee a room. Additional details will be shared closer to the date.
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Introduction to Compassionate Systems Leadership Training – October 3-6, 2023
Educators in B.C. are invited to register for the Introduction to Compassionate Systems Leadership workshop facilitated by Dr. Peter Senge and Dr. Mette Boell. Hosted by the Ministry of Education and Child Care and the Center for Systems Awareness, this workshop supports the ministry’s Mental Health in Schools Strategy. This is a hybrid workshop with options to participate in person (location: Surrey – space is limited) or online. Registration information and deadlines are available in the above link.
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K-12 Student Reporting Policy – Educator Summary Guide
A short Educator Summary Guide has been released to support implementation of the K-12 Student Reporting Policy. This guide provides educators, school leaders, and district leaders with a resource that summarizes and highlights the key components of the new K-12 Student Reporting Policy Guidelines. The Educator Summary Guide contains information regarding key policy changes, reporting requirements, reporting procedures and information on MyEdBC.
For Information
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Remote learning options and support available for schools that may be affected by wildfires
The ministry is prepared to support all schools that may be in areas affected by the wildfires. All superintendents who may be in affected areas and who may need to start students remotely, please connect with the Online Learning team at the Ministry of Education and Child Care at EDUC.OnlineLearning@gov.bc.ca.
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2023/24 Compliance Audit Notification
Please see the 2023/24 Compliance Audit Program document for information and distribution to your schools regarding the upcoming annual compliance audit process for the 2023/24 school year. If you have questions, please email Joanne Armstrong, Compliance Program Lead at joanne.armstrong@gov.bc.ca.
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Due Oct 3: Deadline for Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Report Extended
As per the Enhancing Student Learning Policy, the Enhancing Student Learning Report deadline is September 30. Due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, reports will be accepted up to October 3, 2023. Districts should submit the Enhancing Student Learning Report and strategic plan to EDUC.Framework@gov.bc.ca. For additional information, including the Enhancing Student Learning Guiding Template, please go to the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning website.
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Update: Year-End Graduation Credentials
Update: Year-End Graduation Credentials: Final transcripts (or transcript data) have been sent to Post-Secondary Institutions (PSIs), as pre-authorized by students in the StudentTranscripts Service. Certificates and transcript packages for schools are still being processed. Please find the latest information in the Graduation Document Distribution (Certificates and Transcripts) attachment.
