{"id":27427,"date":"2023-08-30T14:12:03","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T21:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/?post_type=district_update&#038;p=27427"},"modified":"2023-09-01T13:28:45","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T20:28:45","slug":"dm-bulletin-september-1-2023-27427","status":"publish","type":"district_update","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/district_update\/dm-bulletin-september-1-2023-27427\/","title":{"rendered":"DM Bulletin &#8211; September 1, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"weekly-post-container\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bulletin-title has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#003366\">Friday September 1, 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dm-message\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"dm-message\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\" id=\"dm-portrait\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/christinazacharuk.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3668\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Christina Zacharuk<\/strong><br>Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\" id=\"dm-message-text\">\n<p>Hi, everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we head into the Labour Day weekend and everyone is busy preparing to welcome students next week, the ministry has several resources and information for you. There is a lot this week, so please take a moment when you can to review and share as appropriate. I wish you a positive and exciting week and school year, as we continue to strengthen the province\u2019s safe, inclusive learning environments. I would like to give a particular shout out to SD 83, SD 74, SD 78, and SD 23 who are also continuing to deal with evacuation orders and alerts, and supporting not only students and their families, but staff who have been affected by the wildfires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a great weekend and school year! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Christina<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-container\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group for-action-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"action-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"372\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/alert-icon-dark.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/alert-icon-dark.png 372w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/alert-icon-dark-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/alert-icon-dark-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"action-header\" style=\"font-size:26px\">For Action<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"action-query-loop\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27362 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2023-09-01 division-epd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/2023-24-handbook-of-procedures-and-b-c-graduation-program-policy-guide\/\" target=\"_self\" >2023\/24 Handbook of Procedures and B.C. Graduation Program Policy Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2023-09-01\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday September 01 2023<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">2023\/24 Handbook of Procedures and B.C. Graduation Program Policy Guide<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>2023\/24 Handbook of Procedures for the Graduation Program<\/em> and the companion <em>B.C. Graduation Program Policy Guide<\/em> are now available on the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/program-management\/graduation\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/program-management\/graduation\" target=\"_blank\">Graduation Information for Administrators web page<\/a>. Please see the <em>What\u2019s New<\/em> sections and review both documents for updates to procedures and policies. French versions of both the Handbook and Policy Guide will be available soon. Please contact <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:EDUC.GradStandards@gov.bc.ca\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:EDUC.GradStandards@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\">EDUC.GradStandards@gov.bc.ca<\/a> if you have any questions regarding these documents.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27047 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2023-09-01 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/2023-24-mental-health-in-schools-grants\/\" target=\"_self\" >2023\/24 Mental Health in Schools Grants<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2023-09-01\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday September 01 2023<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">2023\/24 Mental Health in Schools Grants<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Grant letters and funds were sent to school districts on August 31, 2023. These funds will support the promotion of mental health and well-being, and provide additional support for students, families, and educators in your schools. Districts are required to complete the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awinfosys.com\/surveyfull3\/minofed\/main\" target=\"_blank\">Action Plan Questionnaire<\/a> by February 2, 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-26772 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2023-09-01 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/due-sept-29-invitation-to-complete-b-c-demographic-survey-to-address-systemic-racism\/\" target=\"_self\" >Due Oct 15: Invitation to Complete B.C. Demographic Survey to Address Systemic Racism<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2023-09-01\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday September 01 2023<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Due Oct 15: Invitation to Complete B.C. Demographic Survey to Address Systemic Racism<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone in B.C. is encouraged to complete the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/antiracism.gov.bc.ca\/BCDemographicSurvey\" target=\"_blank\">B.C. demographic survey<\/a> by October 15, 2023, to help address systemic racism and improve public services. Districts are encouraged to use the materials in this <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/download\/FFBF6F9198064B9A98688D1C8AAA2BE9\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/download\/FFBF6F9198064B9A98688D1C8AAA2BE9\" target=\"_blank\">information kit<\/a> in school bulletins, newsletters, and websites, inviting staff and students to take the survey with the goal of making B.C. more equitable and inclusive for everyone. Visit the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/antiracism.gov.bc.ca\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/antiracism.gov.bc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Addressing Systemic Racism in B.C. website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27658 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2023-09-01 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/every-drop-counts-poster\/\" target=\"_self\" >Every Drop Counts Poster<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2023-09-01\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday September 01 2023<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Every Drop Counts Poster<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>B.C. is currently experiencing severe drought conditions, and small reductions to our water consumption can have a big positive impact. Please share\u00a0the Every Drop Counts poster to spread awareness of the need for water conservation.  The poster can be downloaded from the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/drought\" target=\"_blank\">Government of B.C. website<\/a> and is available in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/natural-disasters\/drought-response\/poster-every_drop_counts.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/natural-disasters\/drought-response\/poster-every_drop_counts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">English<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/natural-disasters\/drought-response\/translated-content\/drought_poster_pun.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Punjabi<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/natural-disasters\/drought-response\/translated-content\/drought_poster-tc.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/natural-disasters\/drought-response\/translated-content\/drought_poster-tc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Traditional Chinese<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/natural-disasters\/drought-response\/translated-content\/drought_poster-sc.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/natural-disasters\/drought-response\/translated-content\/drought_poster-sc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Simplified Chinese<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/natural-disasters\/drought-response\/translated-content\/drought_poster_fr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French<\/a>. Partners and schools are encouraged to also add the poster to their website or in upcoming newsletters.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-13 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group for-info-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"info-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"372\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/info-icon-light.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/info-icon-light.png 372w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/info-icon-light-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/info-icon-light-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"info-header\" style=\"background-color:#38598a;font-size:26px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">For Information<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"info-query-loop\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27236 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2023-09-01 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/mental-health-and-wellness-support-for-those-affected-by-wildfires\/\" target=\"_self\" >Mental Health and Wellness Support for Those Affected by Wildfires<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2023-09-01\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday September 01 2023<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Mental Health and Wellness Support for Those Affected by Wildfires<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids Help Phone is available 24\/7 to anyone (youth or adult) providing free, online mental health services. Support is available through text, phone, and online chat. Please share the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bced.gov.bc.ca\/bulletin\/20230901\/247-free-confidential-mental-health-and-wellness-support-for-those-affected-by-wildfires-canada.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Kids Help Phone Mental Health and Wellness Support Information<\/a> within your school communities to those affected by wildfires. For more information, visit <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/current-wildfires-in-canada-how-to-get-mental-health-support\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/current-wildfires-in-canada-how-to-get-mental-health-support\/\" target=\"_blank\">Current wildfires in Canada: How to get mental health support<\/a> and the ministry\u2019s <em>erase<\/em> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/erase\/mental-health\" target=\"_blank\">Mental Health and Well-being web page.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27027 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2023-09-01 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-mental-health-leads\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/decision-making-tool-for-mental-health-and-substance-use-resources\/\" target=\"_self\" >Decision-Making Tool for Mental Health and Substance Use Resources<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2023-09-01\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday September 01 2023<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Decision-Making Tool for Mental Health and Substance Use Resources<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The ministry has developed a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/erase\/decision-making-tool.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/erase\/decision-making-tool.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Decision-Making Tool: Supporting Educators in Selecting Mental Health and Substance Use Resources<\/a><em> <\/em>to help educators identify appropriate and effective mental health and substance use resources for their learners. This optional toolkit is also available in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/erase\/outil-de-prise-de-dcisions.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/erase\/outil-de-prise-de-dcisions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French<\/a> and aligns with the co-governance model for the B.C. K-12 education system, Learning Resources Policy, curriculum, First Peoples Principles of Learning, and the Mental Health in Schools Strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/mental-health-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Mental Health Leads<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27007 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2023-09-01 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/naloxone-risk-assessment-and-kits-2\/\" target=\"_self\" >Naloxone Risk Assessment and Kits<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2023-09-01\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday September 01 2023<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Naloxone Risk Assessment and Kits<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Naloxone kits for schools can be ordered online via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdc.gov.bc.ca\/Account\/LogOn\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pdc.gov.bc.ca\/Account\/LogOn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Product Distribution Centre<\/a>. As per the direction of the Provincial Health Officer, schools\/school districts are encouraged to assess their risk using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/overdose-awareness\/naloxone_risk_assessment_-_bc_government_and_public_sector_organizations.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/overdose-awareness\/naloxone_risk_assessment_-_bc_government_and_public_sector_organizations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Naloxone Risk Assessment Tool<\/a> and, if determined a high-risk school, obtain a naloxone kit and ensure an on-site adult is trained to use it. For assistance in ordering naloxone kits, please contact <a href=\"mailto:pdccustomerser@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDC Customer Service<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-25 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27327 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2023-09-01 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/administration-of-seizure-rescue-medication-for-the-2023-24-school-year\/\" target=\"_self\" >Administration of Seizure Rescue Medication for the 2023\/24 School Year<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2023-09-01\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday September 01 2023<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Administration of Seizure Rescue Medication for the 2023\/24 School Year<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Nursing Support Services (NSS) will continue to&nbsp;train non-medical school staff in the administration of emergency seizure rescue medications for the 2023\/24 school year. There are no changes to access this training, and parents\/guardians will still be responsible for completing a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcchildrens.ca\/SHHC-Inpatient-Services-site\/Documents\/Seizure%20Action%20Plan%20-%202022%2010%2005.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.bcchildrens.ca\/SHHC-Inpatient-Services-site\/Documents\/Seizure%20Action%20Plan%20-%202022%2010%2005.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seizure Action Plan<\/a>&nbsp;regarding their child\u2019s care needs and medications. Resources and information to assist families and schools are available on the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcchildrens.ca\/our-services\/sunny-hill-health-centre\/our-services\/nursing-support#Resources\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.bcchildrens.ca\/our-services\/sunny-hill-health-centre\/our-services\/nursing-support#Resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NSS web page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-28 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27311 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2023-09-01 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/reminder-type-1-diabetes-care-and-do-it-yourself-diy-looping\/\" target=\"_self\" >Reminder: Type-1 Diabetes Care and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Looping<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2023-09-01\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday September 01 2023<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Reminder: Type-1 Diabetes Care and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Looping<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A new method for managing type-1 diabetes called \u2018do-it-yourself (DIY) looping\u2019 has been appearing in schools. DIY looping is not Health Canada approved and is not supported by Nursing Support Services (NSS). If a student chooses to use DIY looping during school hours, they will not have an NSS delegated plan and should be fully independent in their diabetes care. More information about diabetes care and DIY looping can be found in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bced.gov.bc.ca\/bulletin\/20230901\/t1-diabetes-care-and-diy-loopingdmbulletinattachmentseptember1.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.bced.gov.bc.ca\/bulletin\/20230901\/t1-diabetes-care-and-diy-loopingdmbulletinattachmentseptember1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIY looping<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bced.gov.bc.ca\/bulletin\/20230811\/diy-looping-faqs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> FAQs<\/a> and on the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/program-management\/safe-caring-and-orderly-schools\/diabetes\" target=\"_blank\">Government of BC Diabetes web page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-31 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-26593 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2023-09-01 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/inclusion-calendar-guide\/\" target=\"_self\" >Inclusion Calendar Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2023-09-01\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday September 01 2023<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Inclusion Calendar Guide<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In partnership with the K-12 sector and education partners, the Ministry of Education and Child Care has developed an inclusive calendar guide. A key initiative of the <em>K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan<\/em>, this guide provides schools with a sample calendar that identifies significant events of advocacy, celebration, and honour, as well as resources that schools can use to create an inclusive calendar of their own. A copy of the inclusive calendar guide can be found under <em>Additional Resources<\/em> in the <em>Racism <\/em>section of the\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/download\/08DAF588C5A34A90A71438EE7BB8E16A\" target=\"_blank\"><em>erase <\/em>website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-34 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-26802 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2023-09-01 division-ccd target_bulletin-district-dmb\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/reminder-new-school-aged-child-care-fee-reductions\/\" target=\"_self\" >Reminder: New School-Aged Child Care Fee Reductions<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2023-09-01\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday September 01 2023<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Reminder: New School-Aged Child Care Fee Reductions<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure more families throughout B.C. are saving money on child care, starting today, September 1, 2023, fee reductions have been expanded to include children enrolled in preschool programs and children in Grade 1 and up enrolled in before- and after-school care as well as full-day care on non-instructional days. Families enrolled in approved <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content?id=77241B9EE085467F94219D69F0008B29\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content?id=77241B9EE085467F94219D69F0008B29\" target=\"_blank\">Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative<\/a> (CCFRI) facilities will receive fee reductions of up to $145 per child, per month. Child care providers also receive up to $96 per month, per enrolled space, to lift up child care providers and the sector in delivering critical care and fee reductions to families. All licensed child care providers in receipt of Child Care Operating Funding have been able to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content?id=77241B9EE085467F94219D69F0008B29\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content?id=77241B9EE085467F94219D69F0008B29\" target=\"_blank\">opt-in to participate in the CCFRI<\/a> since January 2023. Facilities offering licensed preschool and care for children in Grade 1 and up are encouraged to apply early to provide child care savings to even more families starting in the 2023\/24 school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-37 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27407 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2023-09-01 division-gad target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-international-education-leads\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/due-sept-29-international-education-mobility-programs\/\" target=\"_self\" >Due Sept 29: International Education Mobility Programs<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2023-09-01\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday September 01 2023<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Due Sept 29: International Education Mobility Programs<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications for the 2023\/2024 International Education Mobility Programs are open to school districts from September 8 to 29. The programs support B.C. students on exchange or mobility activities to foster the development of intercultural skills and knowledge. They support B.C. teachers in developing new partnerships, strengthening existing partnerships, facilitating student exchange opportunities, and providing opportunities for professional development. They also provide support for districts to expand their programs\u2019 capacity to host international students. Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/support\/scholarships\/scholarships-awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eligibility criteria and how to apply<\/a>.<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-40 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/international-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">International Education Leads<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-26882 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2023-09-01 division-ccd target_bulletin-district-dmb\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/reminder-framework-for-enhancing-student-learning-due-oct-3\/\" target=\"_self\" >Reminder: Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Report due Oct 3<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2023-09-01\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday September 01 2023<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Reminder: Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Report due Oct 3<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A reminder that this year, the ministry will accept Enhancing Student Learning Reports up to <strong>October 3, 2023<\/strong>. Please submit the Enhancing Student Learning Report and strategic plan to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:EDUC.Framework@gov.bc.ca\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:EDUC.Framework@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\">EDUC.Framework@gov.bc.ca<\/a>. Please note that the Annual Review team will use the Guiding Template questions as a basis for their review criteria. For additional information and to download the Guiding Template, visit the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/program-management\/enhancing-student-learning\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/program-management\/enhancing-student-learning\" target=\"_blank\">Framework for Enhancing Student Learning website<\/a>.<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-43 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27342 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2023-09-01 division-gad target_bulletin-district-dmb\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/recent-discipline-outcomes-23\/\" target=\"_self\" >Recent Discipline Outcomes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2023-09-01\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday September 01 2023<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Recent Discipline Outcomes<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/teacherregulation.gov.bc.ca\/ProfessionalConduct\/DisciplineOutcomes.aspx\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/teacherregulation.gov.bc.ca\/ProfessionalConduct\/DisciplineOutcomes.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discipline outcomes<\/a> 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 Shannon Steininger whose certificate was suspended for four days, and Jonny Karl Toma whose certificate was suspended for three weeks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-46 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0.25em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hide-on-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-section\" style=\"margin-left:0%;margin-right:0%\">\n<div id=\"district-reporting\" class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-headers\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-icons\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/reporting-icon-light-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/reporting-icon-light-1.png 440w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/reporting-icon-light-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/reporting-icon-light-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-icon-spacer\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School District Reporting Requirements<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>All school district reporting requirements are available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/program-management\/sd-reporting-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online reporting calendar<\/a>. The following reporting requirements are due to the ministry in the next few weeks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 28, 2026<\/strong><br>June Graduation Assessment Registrations &#8211; Opening Date<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 30, 2026<\/strong><br>Employment Data and Analysis System &#8211; April<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 30, 2026<\/strong><br>Student Achievement Data Exchange &#8211; April<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 30, 2026<\/strong><br>Annual Practice Fee Deduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 15, 2026<\/strong><br>Annual Facility Grant Expenditure Plans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 15, 2026<\/strong><br>Student Data Collection (1701) &#8211; May<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 15, 2026<\/strong><br>Annual Practice Fee Remittance<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"news-releases\" class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-headers\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-icons\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/announcement-icon-light-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6313\" style=\"width:217px;height:217px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/announcement-icon-light-2.png 337w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/announcement-icon-light-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/announcement-icon-light-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News Releases<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"resources\" class=\"wp-block-group archive sidebar-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-headers\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-icons\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/link-icon-light-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6593\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content?id=285C031645224BC28ED8E4C0E4D46C65\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teacher Regulation<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"contact\" class=\"wp-block-group archive sidebar-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-headers\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-icons\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/contact-icon-light.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/contact-icon-light.png 380w, 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Comments? Send us <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:educ.stakeholder.engagement@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\">an email<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Friday September 1, 2023 Hi, everyone. As we head into the Labour Day weekend and everyone is busy preparing to welcome students next week, the ministry has several resources and information for you. There is a lot this week, so please take a moment when you can to review and share as appropriate. 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