Call for nominations is open for the Province’s Medal of Good Citizenship recognizing people who have made outstanding contributions to their communities, outside of their job, and without expectation of remuneration or reward. The medal recognizes people for their extraordinary generosity, service, and acts of selflessness. Nominations are due by Monday, September 4, 2023. Nomination …
A new method for managing type-1 diabetes called ‘do-it-yourself (DIY) looping’ has been appearing in schools. DIY looping is not Health Canada approved and is not supported by Nursing Support Services (NSS). If a student chooses to use DIY looping during school hours, they will not have an NSS delegated plan and should be fully …
A reminder to all school districts that as per Ministerial Order 87/23, Boards must provide updated property asset records and information using the web-based Property Inventory Management System (PIMS) on or before August 31, 2023. Please contact Ministry of Education and Child Care staff Nathan.Whipp@gov.bc.ca with any general questions and Ministry of Citizens’ Services staff …
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 Mark Louis Pierotti, who agreed to a 15-year ban on being reissued a teaching certificate.
The deadline for the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning’s Request for Standing Arrangement (RSA), posted on BC Bid, has been extended until August 29, 2023. This RSA is a procurement process for the ministry to contract sector leaders with demonstrated expertise and knowledge to support the Continuous Improvement Program. Application criteria and details can be …
In 2021, the BCTC launched a survey for certified educators who received their BC teaching certificates between 2015 and 2020 to find out about their experience as they transitioned from their program into the teaching profession. The survey responses have now been compiled, and recommendations have been made in various areas. The ministry will be …
