{"id":39407,"date":"2024-03-22T10:08:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T17:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/?post_type=district_update&#038;p=39407"},"modified":"2024-03-22T13:17:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T20:17:41","slug":"dm-bulletin-march-22-2024-39407","status":"publish","type":"district_update","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/district_update\/dm-bulletin-march-22-2024-39407\/","title":{"rendered":"DM Bulletin &#8211; March 22, 2024"},"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 March 22, 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"dm-message-block\" 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>I\u2019ll keep it brief as I hope everyone is getting a bit of a break, but we do have several information items and flags this week. Please remember to register for the All Superintendents\u2019 Meeting on May 10. If for some reason you\u2019re unable to make it, please reach out to me. Registration for the May 9 JCAM is also open. This bulletin also includes a request for information on hiring practices for Indigenous teachers to support recruitment and retention, and we\u2019re pleased to share information on the Royal BC Museum\u2019s Digital Field Trips and Outreach Kits for Educators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a great weekend,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Christina Zacharuk<br>Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care<\/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 id=\"action-block\" 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-38986 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-03-22 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\/registration-for-may-all-superintendents-meeting\/\" target=\"_self\" >Registration for May All Superintendents Meeting<\/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\/2024-03-22\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 22 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Registration for May All Superintendents Meeting<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration is now open for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/all-superintendents-meeting-tickets-859714227397?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All Superintendents Meeting<\/a> on May 10, 2024. The meeting will be held at the <a href=\"http:\/\/coa.st\/MinofEduChildcareAllSuperintendentsMtg2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coast Coal Harbour Hotel<\/a> in Vancouver. Room reservations will be prioritized on a first come, first served basis and <strong>need to be reserved by Monday, April 15.<\/strong> This is a meeting for Superintendents and the Deputy Minister. If you need to arrange for an alternate, please reach out to <a href=\"mailto:jennifer.mccrea@gov.bc.ca?subject=Alternate%20for%20May%2010%20All-Supers%20Meeting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jennifer McCrea<\/a>. Please confirm registration for the meeting by <strong>Friday, April 19<\/strong>. The agenda will be provided in the coming weeks.<\/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-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-37592 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-03-22 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-indigenous-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\/registration-open-for-jcam\/\" target=\"_self\" >Registration Open for JCAM<\/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\/2024-03-22\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 22 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Registration Open for JCAM<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Due April 15, 2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/jointly-convened-annual-meeting-jcam-spring-2024-tickets-837980330727?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration<\/a> is now open for Superintendents and Indigenous Education Council Chairs for the fifth Jointly Convened Annual Meeting (JCAM). JCAM will be held on May 9 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at the <a href=\"https:\/\/bookings.travelclick.com\/112059?groupID=4283142&amp;hotelID=112059#\/guestsandrooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coast Coal Harbour Hotel<\/a> in Vancouver. This will be an opportunity to discuss the new <em>School Act<\/em> amendments and their implications. Please see this <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/03\/JCAM-Invitation-2024_FNESC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">joint invitation<\/a> for further details.<\/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-7 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\/indigenous-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Indigenous Education Leads<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-39081 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-03-22 division-gad target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-directors-of-human-resources audiences-indigenous-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\/survey-on-hiring-practices-for-indigenous-teachers\/\" target=\"_self\" >Survey on Hiring Practices for Indigenous Teachers<\/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\/2024-03-22\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 22 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Survey on Hiring Practices for Indigenous Teachers<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of a commitment under the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) Action Plan, the ministry has partnered with the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) on a project to explore ways to better attract, recruit, and retain First Nations teachers. In the context of this project, school districts are asked to complete a survey to provide information about hiring practices specific to Indigenous teachers to help identify current state and best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/questionnaire.simplesurvey.com\/f\/s.aspx?s=4EA36BDD-647E-4ED6-8B04-924CE54E63BE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online survey<\/a> is open until April 19, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the survey, the project will include engagement with human resources staff and First Nations teachers in a number of districts to gather additional insights. A summary of findings will be shared with school districts once the project is complete. For any questions about this project, please contact <a href=\"mailto:Meghan.Patrucco@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meghan.Patrucco@gov.bc.ca<\/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-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\/directors-of-human-resources\/\" rel=\"tag\">Directors of Human Resources<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/indigenous-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Indigenous Education Leads<\/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 id=\"info-block\" 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-39617 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-22 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-secretary-treasurers\">\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\/student-and-family-affordability-fund-2\/\" target=\"_self\" >Student and Family Affordability Fund<\/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\/2024-03-22\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 22 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Student and Family Affordability Fund<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The ministry has announced that the <a href=\"https:\/\/news.gov.bc.ca\/releases\/2024ECC0013-000293\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student and Family Affordability Fund<\/a>is being replenishedand will continue to be provided as a special grant in the 2023\/24 school year. School districts have been made aware of their funding allocations and tables will be posted online in the spring. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/03\/DM-Bulletin-SD-Instructions-March-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instructions to School Districts<\/a> regarding the use of the funding is now available together with updated <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/03\/DM-Bulletin-SFAF-Q-and-As-March-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Question and Answers<\/a>. Please share this information with staff as appropriate and email <a href=\"mailto:ECC.schoolfood@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ECC.schoolfood@gov.bc.ca<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/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-16 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\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-39121 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-22 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-secretary-treasurers\">\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\/2024-25-feeding-futures-school-food-programs-fund\/\" target=\"_self\" >2024\/25 Feeding Futures School Food Programs Fund<\/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\/2024-03-22\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 22 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">2024\/25 Feeding Futures School Food Programs Fund<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Information regarding district allocations for the 2024\/25 school year is in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/education\/administration\/resource-management\/k12funding\/24-25\/24-25-summary-of-grants-june-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summary of Grants to Date table,<\/a> information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/03\/feeding-futures-instructions-to-districts-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spending criteria<\/a> is now available, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/03\/feeding-futures-qanda-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">question and answer document<\/a> is also available to support engagement with key partner groups. Please email <a href=\"mailto:ECC.schoolfood@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ECC.schoolfood@gov.bc.ca<\/a>\u00a0if you have any questions.<\/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-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\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-38327 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-22 division-snt target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-directors-of-instruction 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\/january-2024-graduation-assessment-results\/\" target=\"_self\" >January 2024 Graduation Assessment Results<\/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<p>The January 2024 Assessment Session Results are now available for the Grade 12 Literacy Assessment (LTE12), \u00c9valuation de litt\u00e9ratie de la 12e ann\u00e9e \u2013 Fran\u00e7ais langue premi\u00e8re (LTP12), \u00c9valuation de litt\u00e9ratie de la 12\u1d49 ann\u00e9e \u2013 Fran\u00e7ais langue seconde \u2013 immersion (LTF12), and Grade 10 numeracy and literacy assessments (NME10, NMF10, LTE10, and LTP10).<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/january-2024-graduation-assessment-results\/#more-38327\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading January 2024 Graduation Assessment Results\">(more&hellip;)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-21 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\/directors-of-instruction\/\" rel=\"tag\">Directors of Instruction<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><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-39367 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-22 division-ccd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-early-learning-and-child-care-leads audiences-facility-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\/important-timelines-2024-25-child-care-operating-funding-renewal\/\" target=\"_self\" >Important Timelines \u2013 2024\/25 Child Care Operating Funding Renewal<\/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<p>As of February 21, Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) Agreements for 2024\/25 are available for providers to review. To ensure full approval, providers must agree to the terms and conditions of the 2024\/25 Funding Agreement by completing the declaration section of their program confirmation form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/important-timelines-2024-25-child-care-operating-funding-renewal\/#more-39367\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Important Timelines \u2013 2024\/25 Child Care Operating Funding Renewal\">(more&hellip;)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23 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\/early-learning-and-child-care-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Early Learning and Child Care Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/facility-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Facility Leads<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-39582 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-22 division-ccd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-early-learning-and-child-care-leads 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\/child-care-operating-funding-during-emergency-closures-2\/\" target=\"_self\" >Child Care Operating Funding during Emergency Closures<\/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\/2024-03-22\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 22 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Child Care Operating Funding during Emergency Closures<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To support child care providers during emergencies, as of April 1, 2024, Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) base funding may be paid when a facility is temporarily closed due to an emergency. Eligible circumstances include unplanned closures due to states of emergency, evacuation orders, or similar restrictions issued by a First Nation, provincial, federal, or municipal government or health authority; natural disasters; and other external circumstances outside the provider\u2019s control, at the ministry\u2019s discretion. Emergencies that were preventable or originated within the facility and permanent closures are not eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure consistent fee reductions for parents, closures outside of the provider\u2019s control may also be eligible for Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative funding. Early Childhood Educator wage enhancement funding is also available during periods of unplanned temporary closure if the provider continues to pay staff wages. To report an emergency closure and request funding, please email <a href=\"mailto:CCOF@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CCOF@gov.bc.ca<\/a>. Include the facility name, facility ID (Ex: F\/G-XXXXX- XXXXX), closure date, (expected) reopen date, reasons for closure, and the type of funding being requested. The ministry will review and advise of next steps.<\/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-26 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\/early-learning-and-child-care-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Early Learning and Child Care Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><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-39387 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-22 division-ccd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-early-learning-and-child-care-leads audiences-facility-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\/changes-to-child-care-resource-and-referral-centres-in-b-c\/\" target=\"_self\" >Changes to Child Care Resource and Referral Centres in B.C.<\/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<p>Located throughout the province, Child Care Resource and Referral Centres (CCRRs) provide important support to families, child care providers, and the child care workforce. In November 2023, the ministry issued a request for applications to current and prospective CCRR service providers on BC Bid. All applicants, including existing service providers and prospective service providers, were provided the opportunity to bid on service contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/changes-to-child-care-resource-and-referral-centres-in-b-c\/#more-39387\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Changes to Child Care Resource and Referral Centres in B.C.\">(more&hellip;)<\/span><\/a><\/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\/early-learning-and-child-care-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Early Learning and Child Care Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/facility-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Facility Leads<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-39126 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-22 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-principals-vice-principals audiences-safe-school-coordinators\">\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\/additional-family-sessions-establishing-safe-caring-and-respectful-digital-communities\/\" target=\"_self\" >Additional erase Family Sessions \u2013 Establishing Safe, Caring and Respectful Digital Communities<\/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\/2024-03-22\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 22 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Additional erase Family Sessions \u2013 Establishing Safe, Caring and Respectful Digital Communities<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Safer Schools Together has added three new dates for <em>erase<\/em> Family Sessions. These online sessions focus on social media awareness and online safety and take place in the evenings from 6:30 to 7:30\u00a0pm on March 26, April 10, and April 16. All parents, caregivers, and students (ages 10 and up) are welcome to attend. Please share this information with your school communities as soon as possible, as sessions are coming up quickly. The March 26 session may occur during spring break in some districts, and it can be a great opportunity for families to watch together. Trainings can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/pages.saferschoolstogether.com\/erase-family-session\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>erase<\/em> Family Sessions<\/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-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><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/safe-school-coordinators\/\" rel=\"tag\">Safe School Coordinators<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-38687 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-22 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-mental-health-leads 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\/free-educator-toolkit-on-anxiety-for-grades-k-7-2\/\" target=\"_self\" >Free Educator Toolkit on Anxiety for Grades K\u20137<\/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\/2024-03-22\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 22 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Free Educator Toolkit on Anxiety for Grades K\u20137<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Anxiety Canada has developed a free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anxietycanada.com\/action-anxiety-day-educator-toolkit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Educator Toolkit<\/a>, created by psychologists and educators, to support students in grades K\u20137 with understanding and managing anxiety. This toolkit aligns with the B.C. curriculum and is available in English and French.<\/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\/mental-health-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Mental Health Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><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-38402 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-22 division-epd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-directors-of-instruction\">\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\/free-educator-toolkit-on-anxiety-for-grades-k-7\/\" target=\"_self\" >Royal BC Museum Digital Field Trips &amp; Outreach Kits for Educators<\/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\/2024-03-22\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 22 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Royal BC Museum Digital Field Trips &amp; Outreach Kits for Educators<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Royal BC Museum&#8217;s learning department offers learning opportunities for children across the province including live, two-way, interactive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca\/learn\/online-learning-programs\/digital-field-trips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital field trips<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca\/learn\/outreach-learning-programs\/outreach-kits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">outreach kits<\/a>. Learn about the B.C. Gold Rush, mammoths, spindle whorls, and more by booking a live, interactive virtual learning experience through the Royal BC Museum\u2019s digital field trip program. These 30-minute programs are designed to extend students\u2019 learning of B.C.\u2019s Natural and Human History, while also connecting to the B.C. Curriculum. Outreach kits bring stories and objects from the museum to the classroom. These free to borrow kits include inquiry based hands-on activities and resources from a wide range of themes including bats, Chinese Canadian historical wrongs, and species at risk. For more information, contact <a href=\"mailto:outreach@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">outreach@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.<\/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-37 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\/directors-of-instruction\/\" rel=\"tag\">Directors of Instruction<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-39168 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-22 division-gad 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\/discipline-outcomes-12\/\" target=\"_self\" >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\/2024-03-22\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 22 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Discipline Outcomes<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"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, an outcome was posted regarding Graham Christopher Bowering whose certificate was previously cancelled and who agreed to a lifetime ban on reapplying or being issued any authorization to teach in the K\u201312 education system.<\/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-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\/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<\/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<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\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/link-icon-light-8.png 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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, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/contact-icon-light-300x300.png 300w, 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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 March 22, 2024 Hi everyone, I\u2019ll keep it brief as I hope everyone is getting a bit of a break, but we do have several information items and flags this week. Please remember to register for the All Superintendents\u2019 Meeting on May 10. If for some reason you\u2019re unable to make it, please reach &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/district_update\/dm-bulletin-march-22-2024-39407\/\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" >Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"release_date":[],"approval":[],"class_list":["post-39407","district_update","type-district_update","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/district_update\/39407","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/district_update"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/district_update"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/district_update\/39407\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39696,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/district_update\/39407\/revisions\/39696"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"release_date","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/release_date?post=39407"},{"taxonomy":"approval","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/approval?post=39407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}