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Friday May 8, 2026

Kaye Krishna
Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care

250-880-3451
Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca

Happy Friday!

It’s a lighter bulletin this week, but there are still a few important updates I encourage you to review. This week’s bulletin includes a reminder about an upcoming opportunity for early learning and child care professionals to connect with Minister Beare. It also shares information to support districts in preparing for the 2026-27 Support Staff Learning Improvement Fund. In addition, you’ll find an update on amendments to the Child Care Ministerial Order and other items relevant to your districts.

Enjoy your weekend.

Kaye

For Action

  • Reminder to Register for the Child Care Town Hall with Minister Beare

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    Reminder to Register for the Child Care Town Hall with Minister Beare

    Early learning and child care professionals are invited to attend the upcoming virtual ChildCareBC town hall hosted by Minister of Education and Child Care, Lisa Beare on May 20, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 pm.

    The Minister and ministry executive will speak to recent child care progress in B.C. and highlight upcoming engagement opportunities, including how early learning and child care professionals can help inform the next steps and future direction of ChildCareBC.

    Participants will have an opportunity to share feedback during the event.

    Please register using the link below, which will also be available on the ChildCareBC Engagement web page:

    After registering, participants will receive details on how to join the virtual session. A recording will be posted online for those unable to attend.

    Please note: this town hall is intended to support broad-level engagement with the Minister and is not designed to address detailed operational or technical questions.

    Feel free to share the registration link with your networks of early learning and child care professionals.

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  • 2026-27 Support Staff Learning Improvement Fund

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    2026-27 Support Staff Learning Improvement Fund

    The Learning Improvement Fund (LIF) provides funding to districts to provide additional supports and services to meet students’ needs. See the LIF Regulation for more information, including what the funding can be used for.

    To receive the LIF allocation for next school year, school districts must engage in genuine consultation with local support staff unions regarding LIF use. Please complete this form confirming genuine consultation has occurred and return it to Education.Finance.Branch@gov.bc.ca by June 19, 2026.

    If the local union and school district do not agree that genuine consultation has occurred, the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) will work with the parties to facilitate the process. School districts are asked to contact their BCPSEA district liaison to discuss any issues regarding genuine consultation.

  • Verify Certificate Status

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    Verify Certificate Status

    The teachers employed by your district must hold a valid B.C. teaching certificate. To verify that they do, please search the online registry or use the tools in the Employers’ Area. In News and Notices, review the list of certificate holders who are currently suspended for non-compliance with criminal record check requirements. In addition, please remind your teachers to ensure that the Teacher Regulation Branch has their up-to-date contact information.

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