School districts are required to submit their actual Classroom Enhancement Fund (CEF) hiring and costs as of September 29, 2025 by October 17 using the 2025–26 CEF reporting template.
Friday September 19, 2025
Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care
250-880-3451
Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca
Hello, everyone.
As the school year picks up speed, we’ve got a lot of information to share this week.
First of all, I would like to let you all know that Donnaree Nygard has been appointed as the Commissioner for Teacher Regulations. Donnaree brings a wealth of legal experience to her new role, including as Acting Commissioner for the past year.
This week’s Bulletin also contains information on the new K–12 Literacy Support Community of Practice, an expansion of the PreVenture program in B.C. schools, and an alert on how to identify fraudulent online programs.
Three reporting requirements are referenced as well: employment of certificate holders, Classroom Enhancement Fund and the BCTEA Joint Verification Process.
In addition, there are several webinars and presentations being held in the coming weeks. Topics include information for international students about studying in B.C., supporting students in challenging times, as well as the start of the annual analytics engagement series and a series led by erase on preventing crime and exploitation.
Wishing you all a pleasant weekend,
For Action
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Reporting Employment of Certificate Holders Due Oct 15
Under section 80 (Employers list) of the Teachers Act, employers are required to make a report to the Director of Certification on all B.C. certificate holders who were employed during the past academic year (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025). Please ensure your report is submitted through the Employers’ Area by October 15. View the video that gives an overview of the Employers’ Area. If you have any questions, please email the Teacher Regulation Branch at trb.employers@gov.bc.ca or call 236-455-1872.
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Reminder for District Literacy Leads to Register for the K–12 Literacy Supports Community of Practice
The first K–12 Literacy Supports Community of Practice (CoP) meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2025, from 9-11 am PT. This is a reminder for school districts to register their district’s lead for early literacy for the CoP. School districts may also register one additional representative as a second participant to support their district’s participation, such as a director of instruction, primary teacher or French immersion teacher. Please note that early literacy leads are required to participate in the K–12 Literacy Supports CoP, consistent with the terms of the Professional Learning Grants provided to school districts. Districts have until September 26, 2025, to register their participants through the K‒12 Literacy Supports CoP registration form.
The K–12 Literacy Supports CoP is facilitated by the ministry to support districts with information and learning opportunities on various K–12 literacy topics. The CoP will also create space for collaboration, sharing of insights and discussion of literacy-related supports, challenges, opportunities and best practices between school districts.
Email literacy.supports@gov.bc.ca for information or if you have questions.
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Analytics Engagement and Information Sharing Session
Please join us September 25 at 3:10 pm PT for the first Analytics Engagement and Information Sharing Session of the 2025–26 school year. See the poster for more info on the series. The September session will focus on Reporting SharePoint for School Districts, and engagement on how these sessions can help school districts improve student success. Please contact EDUC.ReportingUnit@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
The recording for this session will be available on the BC K–12 Education Data Portal, under the Communications tab.
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Request for Expression of Interest: Dual credit pathway to teacher education for First Nation students
The Ministry of Education and Child Care is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from school districts for the development of dual credit programs for First Nation students to explore careers in K–12 teaching. The goal of this initiative is to support more First Nation students to consider teaching as a career path and, ultimately, help to increase the number of First Nation teachers in the K–12 education system. Applications for this EOI must be developed and implemented in partnership with one or more local First Nations and one or more post-secondary institutions.
Applications, including proposed budget and letters of support from First Nation partners, are due by 4 pm on January 30, 2026. Visit the Dual Credit web page to access the application package including instructions and the application form.
Questions can be sent to workforce.development@gov.bc.ca or register for a virtual Q&A session on October 21 (9-10:30 am) or October 22 (1-2:30 pm).
This initiative is in alignment with Action 4.02 of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan and was co-developed through a joint working group with the ministry, the First Nations Education Steering Committee, the Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association, and the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills to support the training, recruitment and retention of First Nation teachers.
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Virtual Info Sessions for International High School Students
Study in BC, in collaboration with more than 15 BC post-secondary institutions, is hosting a virtual info session series for international high school students in BC this October. Over four evenings—October 7, 9, 14, and 16—students can attend eight different Zoom sessions covering key topics such as:
- The different types of post-secondary institutions in BC
- How to successfully transition from high school to higher education
- The unique benefits of studying in BC
- Pathways to permanent residency.
Registration is required, and participants will need access to Zoom to attend.
For full details, including how to support student registrations, please visit the event page. Please email Alfredo Moros Campins at amoros@bccie.bc.ca if you have any questions regarding these info sessions.
For Information
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BCTEA Joint Verification Process and 2025–26 Joint Verification Form
The Joint Verification Process (JVP) was introduced in the 2018–19 school year as part of the BC Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA). The purpose is to provide First Nations and school districts an opportunity to meet and confirm that the information on the Nominal Roll is consistent with school districts’ information on the 1701.
The JVP helps ensure that First Nations receive accurate allocations of Federal funding based on Nominal Roll and for school districts to be paid appropriately. It may also eliminate discrepancies or issues in invoicing/payment between a First Nation and a school district.
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is finalizing the 2025–26 ISC BC Region Nominal Roll Instructions. No major policy changes are noted, and a link will be shared in an upcoming DM Bulletin to school districts once finalized. Details on the JVP and a link to the new 2025–26 JVP form are available in the backgrounder.
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erase Organized Crime and Exploitation Prevention Information Series – Small Department – Big Impact: Working Together with Local Police
As part of their eraseOrganized Crime and Exploitation Prevention Information Series, the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (PSSG) is hosting a presentation on Wednesday October 1, 2025, 10:30 am–12:00 pm PDT focusing on the big impact that a small police service can have on youth and community partners, including schools. Themes include how to approach conversations about collaboration with local police, safety planning, reporting to police, recent behavioural and cultural trends, and navigating the criminal justice system.
Registration is now open. Please reach out by email to SOC.hub@gov.bc.ca with any questions.
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Public Safety Canada Alert – Fake Online Program
Public Safety Canada has issued a warning about a fake online program impersonating a service for preventing and countering violent extremism.
The ‘Intrusion’ program was launched in late July 2025 and includes a website and Telegram channel. The program is targeting victims and followers of nihilistic, violent extremism, and there is risk that highly sensitive details about victims and survivors could be gathered.
Please ensure programs are verified carefully and avoid engaging with suspicious platforms. If you have concerns or questions about a suspicious website, please contact the Canada Centre for assistance via e-mail at canadacentre-centrecanadien@ps-sp.gc.ca.
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Expansion of PreVenture Program in BC Schools
Foundry Central Office is expanding their implementation support for the PreVenture program. PreVenture uses brief, personality-focused workshops to promote mental health and delay and/or reduce substance use among youth. The program aims to equip youth in Grades 7–9 with self-efficacy and cognitive behavioural skills to help them navigate common challenges such as stress, peer pressure, interpersonal conflict and identity development. Both Foundry and the Interior Health Authority provide schools with comprehensive support—including training for school staff, access to ongoing coaching and implementation resources—and covers all program participation costs.
Schools across B.C. have been successfully implementing PreVenture with the support of Foundry for three years. Any school district or school interested in implementing PreVenture this year may connect with the Foundry team directly. Learn more by visiting Foundry’s website to register for an upcoming information session or email Foundry directly at prevention@foundrybc.ca.
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Copyright Obligations in the Education Sector
A reminder that copying must fall within the scope of the fair dealing exception under s. 29 of the Copyright Act. For more information, please refer to the Council of Ministers of Education’s (CMEC’s) Fair Dealing Guidelines (PDF).
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Supporting Students in Times of Change: Webinar Series on the New Mental Health Resource for Schools
Open Parachute will be hosting three free virtual information sessions in October for educators on the newly released Supporting Students in Times of Change resource. Please see this flyer for details and information on how to register.
Co-developed by the ministry and Open Parachute, the guide is designed to help educators and school staff support student mental health during periods of change. It offers practical strategies for creating a nurturing environment, building strong relationships, and promoting positive mental health and well-being practices.
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Welcome to the New Commissioner for Teacher Regulation
Effective September 15, 2025, Donnaree Nygard was appointed as Commissioner for Teacher Regulation. She previously served as the Acting Commissioner. Donnaree is a trained lawyer with experience in litigation, class actions and appellate work. She also has experience in professional regulation. Read the new Commissioner’s full bio.
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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 about Devin Roy Gray, who agreed to a lifetime ban on reapplying or being issued any authorization to teach in the K-12 education system. A summary of an outcome was posted about another teacher who agreed to the cancellation of their certificate and a 15-year ban on reapplying or being issued any authorization to teach. This outcome was anonymized to protect the identity of a student who was harmed, abused, or exploited by the teacher.
