World Mental Health Day on October 10 aims to raise awareness and spotlight the importance of mental health education on a global level. The Ministry of Education and Child Care’s Mental Health in Schools Strategy (English) (Français) provides a vision and pathway to promote mental health and well-being into all aspects of our K to 12 education …
As we approach the Q1 data collection for EDAS, a reminder to review your workforce data carefully, as the accuracy and completeness of this information are essential. Please pay special attention to the coding of positions such as Teacher Counsellors and Teacher Librarians. Ensure these roles are assigned the correct position codes in your upcoming …
The 2023 School Age Parent Survey was conducted between November 22 and December 20, 2023, to gather information about the need for child care for B.C.’s school-aged (K-7) population. This voluntary survey had a two-step invitation process, with school principals and administrators distributing the survey to their K-7 parents and guardians. A total of 45,797 surveys were completed, accounting …
This is a reminder that on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 8:30-9:45 am PDT, Safer Schools Together will be hosting a Community of Practice session focused on “Gang Trends within the B.C. landscape.” These virtual sessions offer a chance to learn about emerging trends and the latest research and serve as a platform for Safe School Coordinators …
