{"id":39901,"date":"2024-04-05T09:52:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T16:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/?post_type=district_update&#038;p=39901"},"modified":"2024-04-05T09:52:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T16:52:33","slug":"dm-bulletin-april-5-2024-39901","status":"publish","type":"district_update","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/district_update\/dm-bulletin-april-5-2024-39901\/","title":{"rendered":"DM Bulletin &#8211; April 5, 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 April 5, 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. For a short post-Spring Break week, we have a fair number of updates, so please have a close read through. In this week&#8217;s Bulletin you will find information on <strong>dual credit expansion applications<\/strong>, a request to fill in the survey on <strong>hiring practices for Indigenous teachers<\/strong> to support our Workforce Strategy, and a reminder that <strong>u<\/strong><strong>pdated School Trustees Codes of Conduct <\/strong>are due to the Minister on April 30. Finally, please see a number of important and informative updates with respect to ChildCareBC you will want to read and flag for your ELCC leads, including new <strong>Child Care Resource and Referral Centre<\/strong> service area and contracts.<\/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-39922 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-04-05 division-epd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-career-education-leads audiences-indigenous-education-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\/reminder-dual-credit-program-expansion-grant-applications-due-april-12\/\" target=\"_self\" >Reminder: Dual Credit Program Expansion Grant Applications \u2013 due April 12<\/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>Annual grants are available to help school districts and post-secondary partners establish or grow regional partnerships that expand capacity for dual credit administration. Resulting programs should focus on in\u2011demand careers and students who will benefit most from post-secondary transition support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/reminder-dual-credit-program-expansion-grant-applications-due-april-12\/#more-39922\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Reminder: Dual Credit Program Expansion Grant Applications \u2013 due April 12\">(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-3 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\/career-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Career Education Leads<\/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><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-40102 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-04-05 division-rmd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-indigenous-education-leads audiences-secretary-treasurers audiences-transportation-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\/british-columbia-tripartite-education-agreement-bctea-virtual-annual-meeting-on-transportation-registration-reminder-april-18\/\" target=\"_self\" >British Columbia Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA) Virtual Annual Meeting on Transportation Registration Reminder \u2013 due April 18<\/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\/2024-04-05\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday April 05 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">British Columbia Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA) Virtual Annual Meeting on Transportation Registration Reminder \u2013 due April 18<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Education and Child Care, the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) encourage you to register for this year\u2019s virtual BCTEA Annual Meeting on Transportation on Thursday, April 18, from 10:00\u00a0am-12:00\u00a0pm PDT. Details are available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/02\/BCTEA-AMT-Save-the-Date.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">event backgrounder<\/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-6 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><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/transportation-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Transportation Leads<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-39987 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-04-05 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\/deadline-reminder-survey-on-hiring-practices-for-indigenous-teachers\/\" target=\"_self\" >Deadline Reminder \u2013 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\/2024-04-05\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday April 05 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Deadline Reminder \u2013 Survey on Hiring Practices for Indigenous Teachers<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>School districts are reminded to complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/questionnaire.simplesurvey.com\/f\/s.aspx?s=4EA36BDD-647E-4ED6-8B04-924CE54E63BE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indigenous teacher hiring practices survey<\/a> by April 19. This survey is part of a project co-led by the ministry and the First Nations Education Steering Committee to explore ways to better attract, recruit, and retain First Nations teachers. A summary of findings will be shared with school districts once the project is complete. Questions about the project and survey can be directed to <a href=\"mailto:Meghan.Patrucco@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meghan.Patrucco@gov.bc.ca<\/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-9 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><li class=\"wp-block-post post-40007 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-04-05 division-gad 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\/updated-school-trustees-code-of-conduct-due-april-30\/\" target=\"_self\" >Updated School Trustees Code of Conduct \u2013 due April 30<\/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\/2024-04-05\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday April 05 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Updated School Trustees Code of Conduct \u2013 due April 30<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Boards must update their code of conduct for school trustees and related policies and procedures to align with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bced.gov.bc.ca\/bulletin\/20230602\/criteria-guidelines---may-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Provincial School Trustees Code of Conduct Criteria Guidelines<\/a>, released in June 2023. Board-approved, updated school trustees codes are to be submitted to <a href=\"mailto:EDUC.governance.legislation@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EDUC.governance.legislation@gov.bc.ca<\/a> by April 30. If you require support or have questions, please send inquiries to the same address.<\/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-12 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-39932 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-04-05 division-epd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-career-education-leads audiences-early-learning-and-child-care-leads audiences-indigenous-education-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\/expansion-of-dual-credit-programs-in-early-childhood-education-due-may-3\/\" target=\"_self\" >Expansion of Dual Credit Programs in Early Childhood Education \u2013 due May 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\/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\/2024-04-05\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday April 05 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Expansion of Dual Credit Programs in Early Childhood Education \u2013 due May 3<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Grants are available to help school districts and their post-secondary partners administer early childhood education dual credit programs in the 2025 calendar year. Grants provided equal $25,000 per school district partner, plus per course funding. Districts are invited to review and submit an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/04\/ECE-EOI-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/04\/ECE-EOI-2025-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">xpression of interest questionnaire<\/a>\u00a0by May 3\u00a0to be considered as a potential project site. Email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:dualcredit@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dualcredit@gov.bc.ca<\/a>\u00a0with questions or to register for an information session on Thursday, April 16 at 3:30 pm PDT.<\/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-15 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\/career-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Career Education Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><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\/indigenous-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Indigenous Education 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-39912 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-04-05 division-snt 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\/b-c-training-and-education-savings-program-grant\/\" target=\"_self\" >B.C. Training and Education Savings Program Grant<\/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\/2024-04-05\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday April 05 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">B.C. Training and Education Savings Program Grant<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Please share this <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/04\/bctesp-k-4-letter-apr-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">letter<\/a> with families\/guardians of students in kindergarten to Grade\u00a04 to let them know their child may be eligible for a $1,200 B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant for their post-secondary education.<\/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-18 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-39997 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-04-05 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\/introduction-to-compassionate-systems-framework-training-july-2-4\/\" target=\"_self\" >Introduction to Compassionate Systems Framework Training \u2013 July 2-4<\/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\/2024-04-05\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday April 05 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Introduction to Compassionate Systems Framework Training \u2013 July 2-4<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>B.C. educators and K-12 staff are invited to register for the <a href=\"https:\/\/systemsawareness.org\/program\/intro-compassionate-systems-bc-july2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Introduction to Compassionate Systems Framework workshop<\/a> facilitated by Dr. Mette Boell, Trina Haygaru, and Dr. Peter Senge. Hosted by the Ministry of Education and Child Care and the Center for Systems Awareness, this workshop supports the ministry\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/erase\/documents\/mental-health-wellness\/mhis-strategy.pdf?bcgovtm=20191119_EDUC_AM_ERASE_2__ADW_BCGOV_EN_BC__TEXT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mental Health in Schools Strategy<\/a>.\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-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\/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><\/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-39957 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-04-05 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\/changes-to-child-care-resource-and-referral-centre-service-areas\/\" target=\"_self\" >Changes to Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) Centre Service Areas<\/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 general solicitation for new CCRR service providers is now complete, with all applicants being informed of the outcomes. The ministry has applied best practices at every step of the process to ensure the new contracts were awarded in a competitive, fair, and transparent manner. New contracts took effect on April 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/changes-to-child-care-resource-and-referral-centre-service-areas\/#more-39957\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Changes to Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) Centre Service Areas\">(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-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-39952 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-04-05 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\/new-10-a-day-childcarebc-centres-opening\/\" target=\"_self\" >New $10 a Day ChildCareBC Centres Opening<\/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\/2024-04-05\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday April 05 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">New $10 a Day ChildCareBC Centres Opening<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>More B.C. families will <a href=\"https:\/\/news.gov.bc.ca\/releases\/2024ECC0022-000441\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">save thousands of dollars every year<\/a> as over 930 child care spaces moved into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/family-social-supports\/caring-for-young-children\/running-daycare-preschool\/10-a-day-childcarebc-centres\/10-a-day-centres-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$10 a Day ChildCareBC program<\/a> during March and April. This brings the total number of $10 a Day child care spaces in B.C. to over 15,000. With these newly converted spaces, offered at 27 additional child care centres throughout the province, B.C. is on track to achieving the goal of 20,000 spaces by spring 2026. Additionally, through B.C.\u2019s child care affordability programs, the ministry has brought the average daily cost of child care for children aged five and under down to $19 from $54. These spaces will support families and further develop access to high-quality, affordable child care. Since 2018, the Province has invested $4.3 billion in the 10-year ChildCareBC plan to build a future where affordable, inclusive, and quality child care is a core service that families can rely on.<\/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-29 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-40042 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-04-05 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\/reminder-waitlist-fees-no-longer-permitted-at-government-funded-child-care-centres\/\" target=\"_self\" >Reminder: Waitlist Fees No Longer Permitted at Government-funded Child Care Centres<\/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\/2024-04-05\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday April 05 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Reminder: Waitlist Fees No Longer Permitted at Government-funded Child Care Centres<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier this week, Minister of State for Child Care Mitzi Dean <a href=\"https:\/\/news.gov.bc.ca\/releases\/2024ECC0020-000427\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reminded the sector<\/a> that effective April 1, families looking for licensed child care can no longer be charged a fee to put their children\u2019s names on waitlists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eliminating waitlist and waitlist-related fees at government-funded child care centres makes access to child care more equitable for all families and is another way that government is reducing the cost of child care. Through B.C.\u2019s child care affordability programs, government has brought the average daily cost of child care for children 12 and under down to $18 from $42.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the more than 15,000 spaces in <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/family-social-supports\/caring-for-young-children\/running-daycare-preschool\/10-a-day-childcarebc-centres\/10-a-day-centres-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$10 a Day ChildCareBC program<\/a>, approximately 128,000 families are saving up to $900 per month per child through the fee reduction program. When combined with the income-tested <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/family-social-supports\/caring-for-young-children\/child-care-funding\/child-care-benefit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB)<\/a>, many families are paying $10 a day or less for child care, including those not participating in the $10 a Day program.<\/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-32 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-40032 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-04-05 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\/changes-to-the-regional-coordinator-position-at-child-care-resource-and-referral-centres\/\" target=\"_self\" >Changes to the Regional Coordinator Position at Child Care Resource and Referral Centres<\/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\/2024-04-05\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday April 05 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Changes to the Regional Coordinator Position at Child Care Resource and Referral Centres<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Regional Coordinator service roles have been redefined and renamed Service Area Coordinators as of April 1, to align with the new service areas identified in the recent CCRR solicitation. Child Care Resources and Referral Centre (CCRR) regional supports will continue to be provided by CCRR host agencies who have provided these services in the past. Contracts for these services will be renewed for one year (April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These positions have played a valuable role in supporting providers and child care professionals and in helping British Columbians find child care. We thank the regional coordinators for their passion and commitment, and for the important contributions they make to the child care story in British Columbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fraser &#8211; <\/strong>Chilliwack Community Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vancouver Coastal &#8211; <\/strong>North Shore Community Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interior &#8211; <\/strong>Kootenay Kids Society<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Northern &#8211; <\/strong>Northwest Child Development Centre Society<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vancouver Island &#8211; <\/strong>Clements Centre for Families<\/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-35 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-40017 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-04-05 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\/federal-school-health-grants-for-youth-grades-9-12\/\" target=\"_self\" >Federal School Health Grants for Youth<\/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\/2024-04-05\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday April 05 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Federal School Health Grants for Youth<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is now accepting applications for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/child-infant-health\/school-health\/grant-youth.html?utm_campaign=not-applicable&amp;utm_medium=vanity-url&amp;utm_source=canada-ca_youth-school-grant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School Health Grant for Youth.<\/a> This grant provides Canadian youth in Grades 9-12 with the opportunity to apply for funding to develop youth-driven and youth-inspired initiatives that encourage and promote healthy living in schools.\u00a0Project initiatives must align with one or more of the following PHAC priorities: reducing substance-related harms, healthy eating and nutrition, physical activity, and\/or positive mental health and well-being. The application deadline is Monday, April 15 (5:00 pm EDT).<\/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-38 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><\/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 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