Discipline outcomes are posted to enhance the transparency of the processes and decisions made with respect to complaints and reports about educators. Recently, outcomes were posted regarding Jacqueline Rochelle Sheppet whose teaching certificate was suspended for one day and Sau Yiu Velda Chan who agreed to a reprimand.
Updated Official Languages in Education Programs (OLEP) school district French funding allocations for 2026-27 are now available on the Ministry website. French Programs OLEP End of Year Reporting Form – FP-01 is due by July 31, 2026. For questions, contact EDUC.French.Education@gov.bc.ca
The Child Care Ministerial Order sets the requirements for what public boards of education must include in their child care policies. The Order has been removed and replaced with an updated version. Boards are now required to update their child care policies to include an annual process for identifying available space in elementary schools in …
The teachers employed by your district must hold a valid B.C. teaching certificate. To verify that they do, please search the online registry or use the tools in the Employers’ Area. In News and Notices, review the list of certificate holders who are currently suspended for non-compliance with criminal record check requirements. In addition, please …
The Learning Improvement Fund (LIF) provides funding to districts to provide additional supports and services to meet students’ needs. See the LIF Regulation for more information, including what the funding can be used for. To receive the LIF allocation for next school year, school districts must engage in genuine consultation with local support staff unions …
Early learning and child care professionals are invited to attend the upcoming virtual ChildCareBC town hall hosted by Minister of Education and Child Care, Lisa Beare on May 20, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 pm. The Minister and ministry executive will speak to recent child care progress in B.C. and highlight upcoming engagement opportunities, including how early learning …
