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Friday July 4, 2025

Kaye Krishna
Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care

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Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca

Hello everyone,

With the 2024–25 school year now behind us, I want to take a moment to congratulate you on your accomplishments and recognize the dedication and resilience you’ve shown in navigating the year’s challenges.

Below, you’ll find a collection of year-end articles and updates, including:

  • An overview of the Ministerial Order amendment related to unexpected health emergencies
  • A reminder about submissions for the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Contractor Procurement Process
  • Information on applications for the Provincial Child Care Council
  • Details on the BC Tripartite Education Agreement Learning Series: Joint Verification Process Webinars
  • A reminder to register for the Creating Safer School Communities session the ministry will be hosting at the BCSSA Summer Leadership Gathering on Wednesday, August 13.

A reminder, too, that the DM Bulletin will be on pause for the next few weeks – look for the next edition in your inbox on August 15. During the break, I encourage you to keep up to date on the items that are due to the ministry over the summer, as listed in the school district reporting calendar.

Wishing you a safe, restful, and well-deserved summer break. We look forward to connecting with many of you at the Summer Leadership Gathering in August.

Jennifer McCrea
Associate Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care

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  • Applications Now Open: Provincial Child Care Council

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    Applications Now Open: Provincial Child Care Council

    The Provincial Child Care Council is now accepting applications for vacant positions during its next appointment period. The Council plays a key role in shaping the future of child care in our province, and we are seeking individuals who are passionate about contributing to its vital work.

    The Council’s mandate is to:

    • provide advice and expertise on policies and programs which affect the affordability, quality, stability and accessibility of child care; and
    • represent the regional and sectoral interest of parents, children, caregivers and communities.

    We are looking for diverse representation from a wide range of child care providers of different types of care, school districts, child care advocacy groups, early childhood educators, academics in early care and learning, labour unions, businesses, local or regional governments, and post-secondary institutions.

    If you are interested in offering your expertise and strategic advice to the Minister of Education and Child Care, and can dedicate your time to this important work, we encourage you to apply. We also ask that you share this opportunity with your colleagues, networks, and others in your sector who may be interested.

    To learn more about the Provincial Child Care Council and submit an expression of interest, please visit the Crown Agencies and Board Resourcing Office posting. The application deadline is July 27, 2025.

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  • BC Tripartite Education Agreement Learning Series: Joint Verification Process Webinars – Registration Open

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    BC Tripartite Education Agreement Learning Series: Joint Verification Process Webinars – Registration Open

    Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), in collaboration with the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) and the Ministry of Education and Child Care, invites you to attend a webinar on the Joint Verification Process (JVP). Details are available in this event backgrounder (PDF).

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  • Reminder: Creating Safer School Communities: A Ministry Session on Responding to Threats and Critical Incidents

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    Reminder: Creating Safer School Communities: A Ministry Session on Responding to Threats and Critical Incidents

    As part of the British Columbia School Superintendents Association’s Summer Leadership Gathering in Whistler, Safer Schools Together and the Ministry of Education and Child Care will be hosting a special session focused on creating safer school communities. This interactive session will explore effective, trauma-informed practices for responding to threat-related behaviors and critical incidents in schools—an increasingly urgent topic across many districts.

    Rooted in principles of safety, inclusion, and equity, this session will highlight provincial best practices and tools that support safe, caring and identity-affirming learning environments. Participants will gain insights into how school and district leaders can strengthen policies, deepen trust with families, and build staff capacity to respond with care and consistency when harm occurs.

    Whether you’re an experienced leader or newly appointed, this session adds critical depth to an already rich and dynamic conference agenda and underscores the collective work of cultivating school communities where all students and staff can thrive.

    This session will take place on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 12:30-3:00 pm. Registration for this session is open. Please register by July 28, 2025. Please reach out to the Student Safety Team at erase@gov.bc.ca for more information or if you have questions about this session.