The colourful and informative Master of Disaster classroom program is aligned with the B.C. curriculum and teaches students the three steps to emergency preparedness. All program materials and shipping are free. Learn more about the program and how it can help students learn about topics like local hazards, how to make a home emergency plan, …
As part of a commitment to student safety and experience, an updated version of the B.C. K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines (the Guidelines) is now available on the International Education Resources page. These guidelines were reviewed and revised by the ministry and a working group of representatives from post-secondary education, independent schools, international education associations, …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care and SkilledTradesBC are redesigning the Youth Work in Trades Award to support students continuing in post-secondary trades training programs. The transition from the existing Youth Work in Trades Award to a redesigned Youth Work in Trades Scholarship will commence on July 1, 2024.
Beginning October 2024, school districts interested in onboarding to the provincial Learning Management System (D2L’s Brightspace) will have a new opportunity to join our upcoming cohort. A ministry-led information session will provide an overview of how to onboard to Brightspace (K–12). A D2L-led session will provide training details and a Brightspace demo. Interested schools can …
Climate events can impact not only our physical environments and health but also our mental health. Virtual wildfire recovery resources and mental health supports are available for children, youth, and families affected by wildfires. Additional mental health resources for those affected by wildfires and climate-related events can be found on the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions’ Help Starts …
Thank you for the thoughtful discussions and feedback at the Framework’s wall stations on May 10. Sector input is appreciated and continues to inform the Ministry’s continuous improvement cycle. The Framework team is collating the information received and will report on the feedback and proposed actions at the BCSSA Summer Academy in August. For those …
Please remind your school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) that funding is available through the Community Gaming Grant program at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Applications are accepted each year, between April 1 – June 30, with funding awarded in the Fall. Late applications are unlikely to be funded. Funding amounts are based on school enrolment …
Safer Schools Together and the Ministry of Education and Child Care are hosting a second virtual Community of Practice session on June 12 at 3:15 pm. The session will focus on ensuring that plans are in place for high-risk/vulnerable youth during the summer months as well as planning to support their successful transition to the …
New resources are available on the Digital literacy and the use of AI in education: supports for British Columbia schools web page to support teachers in integrating AI into their classrooms. A curriculum connections document has been added that outlines where AI and digital literacy-related learning exists in the B.C. curriculum. The web page also …
Schools and districts have until June 7 to share their thoughts on a potential shift from paper to digital distribution of Grade 12 transcript copies that may be included in a student’s permanent record. Learn more and complete the survey on the TRAX to GRAD Info Hub.
