The ChildCareBC website has been refreshed with a new look and feel to help families, child care providers and partners, and early childhood professionals easily find the information they need, when they need it. The refreshed website improves the overall user experience by grouping information into six categories: Please note that you may need to …
The Early Learning and Child Care Act (ELCCA) came into force on September 1, 2024. This new Act expands the purpose for which a child care grant may be paid to include establishing a child care facility, improving the inclusivity in child care for children with support needs and facilitating the design and delivery of …
Ministry of Education and Child Care staff have developed an information resource for Career Program leads and educators about the transition of the Youth Work in Trades (WRK) Award to an application-based scholarship. The resource provides information regarding the eligibility of students for automatic consideration for a WRK Award, and the application requirements for students …
As of September 1, 2024, Fédération des parents francophones de Colombie-Britannique began Francophone CCRR services throughout the province. This is B.C.’s first dedicated Francophone CCRR service provider, offering expanded services in French to support Francophone families, child care providers and the child care workforce. The provider also assists local CCRRs in supporting Francophone service users …
The Ministry of Children and Family Development has new suicide and self-harm prevention resources available for educators, families and caring adults. These resources aim to reduce stigma, increase mental health literacy, and build capacity to support students who are experiencing suicidal and self-harm behaviours. For more information and to access these new resources, please visit …
Naloxone kits for schools can be ordered online via the Product Distribution Centre. As per the direction of the Provincial Health Officer, schools/school districts are encouraged to assess their risk using the Naloxone Risk Assessment Tool and, if advised, obtain a naloxone kit and ensure an on-site adult is trained to use it. For assistance …
B.C. Provincial Assessments are available in alternate formats for students with demonstrated needs in all four administration sessions. Forms to request Special Format Assessments for learners with visual impairments and accommodation forms for the French language literacy assessments can be found on the Adjudication website. For more information about the adjudication process, please refer to …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has refreshed the Expect Respect and a Safe Education (erase) website. Launched on Friday, September 6, the new website features a streamlined design with improved access to information and resources for students, adults, and school staff. In addition, you will find two new videos, a downloadable poster, and …
The ministry is working with Safer Schools Together to monitor planned protests throughout the province. Safer Schools Together will connect with districts and schools as planned protests are identified. Please continue to report any incidents of protests or disruptive behaviours or activities to ecc.strategicpriorities@gov.bc.ca.
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, 2023 to June 30, 2024). Please ensure your report is submitted through the Employers’ Area by October 15. If you have …
