Brain Waves is a free, fun, curriculum-aligned, virtual neuroscience presentation for grades 4 to 6. Delivered by post-secondary students, the 1-hour online presentations are offered throughout February 2025 and include: If you are interested in having Brain Waves presented to your class, book a session using Calendly or visit the BC Injury Research & Prevention …
The new Student-Level Data collection function (1701) will be available in the Education Data Exchange (EDX) as of January 20, 2025. The new function will be supported by comprehensive, step-by-step user guides. Learn more on the EDX Info Hub.
In partnership with the BC School Trustees Association, the ministry struck an advisory committee composed of members from FNESC, BCSSA, and BCASBO to: This Roles and Responsibilities for Boards of Education infographic was co-created by the committee and incorporates feedback from the May 2024 All Superintendents meeting. BCSTA will begin the development of trustee training …
High school teachers and counsellors play a pivotal role in helping students explore funding options for post-secondary education. To better support these efforts, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (PSFS) is conducting a user research project to improve the digital services available on websites such as StudentAidBC, WorkBC.ca and EducationPlannerBC. Teachers and counsellors …
The ministry is hosting webinars for Superintendents and Secretary-Treasurers on the new 1701 submission and sign-off process using the Education Data Exchange (EDX). Four sessions are scheduled in January to prepare for the first 1701 collection through EDX in February. To register, email educationdataexchange@gov.bc.ca with your name, district and preferred date and time. Superintendents: January 21 10-11 …
Bell Let’s Talk is a year-round initiative committed to driving positive change by investing in mental health projects and programs and putting a spotlight on mental health. This year, the campaign will support providers who focus on youth mental health. Visit Bell Let’s Talk for more information. For additional information on mental health resources, visit …
The Ministry of Attorney General and the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General are conducting a survey to better understand how non-consensual intimate image sharing affects youth in British Columbia. Related to the Intimate Images Protection Act, Government offers services to assist individuals whose private images or videos have been shared or threatened to …
The 2025 Mental Health in Schools Conference will take place in person in Vancouver, BC, on May 5-6, 2025. Please save the dates in your calendar. Formal invitations will be sent to Superintendents and partners in February.
As part of the StrongerBC Future Ready Action Plan, a second round of grants are available to help school districts, independent schools and post-secondary partners develop and deliver dual credit opportunities for students in an array of in-demand occupations. Applications, including proposed budgets, are due April 11, 2025. Visit the Dual Credit web page to access …
Please remind staff and students that applications for the BC Excellence and Pathway to Teacher Education scholarships will be accepted until February 17, 2025. Applicants must be on track to graduate and meet core eligibility and scholarship-specific requirements by August 31, 2025. Recipients are awarded a $5,000 scholarship voucher for tuition reimbursement after they attend a designated post-secondary …
