Notification of Certificate Rescission
Pursuant to section 31 of the Teachers Act, boards of education have been notified that Nazli Kamalimoghaddam’s Certificate of Qualification was rescinded on November 22, 2024.
2025 BC Excellence and Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship Applications are Now Open
Online applications for the BC Excellence and Pathway to Teacher Education scholarships are now open and are due by Monday, February 17, 2025, at 3:00 pm PST. Selected applicants will be notified in June 2025 and must graduate and meet core eligibility and scholarship-specific requirements by August 31, 2025, to be confirmed for an award. In the …
French Federal Funding Contributions for School Districts 2024-25
Federal French education funding contributions under the Official Languages in Education Programs (OLEP) will be transferred to BC school districts at the end of November. Contribution amounts, the updated French Funding Guide and other French Education information can be viewed on the Funding Support Under Official Languages in Education Programs (OLEP) web page. Contact Duncan.McIndoe@gov.bc.ca …
Public Health Agency of Canada School Health Grant for Youth
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is accepting applications for the School Health Grant for Youth. Youth aged 16 to 19 who are enrolled in secondary school can apply for a $1,000 micro-grant to lead a short-term initiative promoting youth health at their school. Applications will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis, until …
Indigenous Education Councils (IECs) Terms of Reference – Due January 15, 2025
If your school district has Terms of Reference approved by your IEC, please send a copy to the Ministry by January 15, 2025. Understanding this may take time, if you have not yet developed or finalized IEC Terms of Reference, please indicate to the ministry a date by which the Terms of Reference will likely …
erase Organized Crime and Exploitation Information Series and Community of Practice – Keeping Kids Safe Online
As part of their erase Organized Crime and Exploitation Information and Community of Practice series, the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (PSSG) is hosting a presentation on Wednesday, December 11, 10:30 am–12:00 pm PST about keeping kids safe online. The PLEA Community Services’ Children of the Street program will focus on ways educators can …
Cybersecurity Notice for School Districts
In light of recent cyberattacks, school districts are reminded to follow cybersecurity best practices, industry standards and ministry recommended security policies to ensure a safe digital learning environment for students, educators and district staff. Please see the Being Cyber Secure in K-12 10 Point Checklist and other cybersecurity resources on the FocusEd website for important …