{"id":42457,"date":"2024-05-22T09:11:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T16:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/?post_type=district_update&#038;p=42457"},"modified":"2024-05-31T13:45:30","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T20:45:30","slug":"dm-bulletin-may-31-2024-42457","status":"publish","type":"district_update","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/district_update\/dm-bulletin-may-31-2024-42457\/","title":{"rendered":"DM Bulletin &#8211; May 31, 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 May 31, 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>In today&#8217;s bulletin, we have information on Access Zones that have been established around K-12 schools and child care centres located on school grounds. The below article, prepared Q&amp;A document, and news release link provide additional information. Access Zones are an important step for preserving safe access to education by protecting students, staff, and families from disruptive and harmful protest activities at schools. Please read the information carefully and disseminate it as needed. You can send any questions to the emails provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also below are other important articles including Digital Literacy and the Use of AI in Education Resources for Teachers, Wildfire Mental Health Supports, follow up from the FESL discussion at the all-superintendents\u2019 meeting, and information on community gaming grants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a great weekend,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Christina<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-container\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div 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-42912 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-05-31 division-gad 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\/access-zones-activated-around-k-12-schools\/\" target=\"_self\" >Access Zones Activated Around K-12 Schools<\/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>Today, <a href=\"https:\/\/news.gov.bc.ca\/31006\">access zones around K-12 schools<\/a> have been established through the Safe Access to Schools Regulation to preserve safe access to education by protecting students, staff and families from disruptive and harmful protest activities at schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/access-zones-activated-around-k-12-schools\/#more-42912\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Access Zones Activated Around K-12 Schools\">(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\/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-42763 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-05-31 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\/closing-soon-survey-on-digital-distribution-of-transcripts-for-permanent-student-records-psrs\/\" target=\"_self\" >Closing Soon: Survey On Digital Distribution of Transcripts for Permanent Student Records (PSRs)<\/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\/2024-05-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 31 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Closing Soon: Survey On Digital Distribution of Transcripts for Permanent Student Records (PSRs)<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Schools and districts have until June 7 to share their thoughts on a potential shift from paper to digital distribution of Grade 12 transcript copies that may be included in a student\u2019s permanent record. Learn more and complete the survey on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content?id=105E2A180245405B86BF2D4986324722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TRAX to GRAD Info Hub<\/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\/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-42778 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-05-31 division-epd 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\/digital-literacy-and-the-use-of-ai-in-education-resources-for-teachers\/\" target=\"_self\" >Digital Literacy and the Use of AI in Education Resources for 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\/2024-05-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 31 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Digital Literacy and the Use of AI in Education Resources for Teachers<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>New resources are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/program-management\/ai-in-education?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital literacy and the use of AI in education: supports for British Columbia schools web page<\/a> to support teachers in integrating AI into their classrooms. A curriculum connections document has been added that outlines where AI and digital literacy-related learning exists in the B.C. curriculum. The web page also features five teaching and learning stories from elementary and secondary classrooms, with more stories to be released in the coming months.<\/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-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-42847 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-05-31 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb 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\/erase-community-of-practice-june-12-2024\/\" target=\"_self\" >erase Community of Practice &#8211; June 12, 2024<\/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\/2024-05-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 31 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">erase Community of Practice &#8211; June 12, 2024<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Safer Schools Together and the Ministry of Education and Child Care are hosting a second virtual Community of Practice session on June 12 at 3:15 pm. The session will focus on ensuring that plans are in place for high-risk\/vulnerable youth during the summer months as well as planning to support their successful transition to the new school year. Please follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZElc-2rrzwsHdAzP0s6yeewHpYT7_xtAuvA#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">registration link<\/a> to sign up for the session.<\/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\/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-42737 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-05-31 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/community-gaming-grants\/\" target=\"_self\" >Community Gaming Grants<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2024-05-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 31 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Community Gaming Grants<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Please remind your school\u2019s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) that funding is available through the Community Gaming Grant program at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Applications are accepted each year, between April 1 &#8211; June 30, with funding awarded in the Fall. Late applications are unlikely to be funded. Funding amounts are based on school enrolment numbers at a rate of $20 per student. Schools with fewer than 100 students will be provided with a base rate of $2,000. Funds may only be used for extracurricular activities such as grad ceremonies, grad memorabilia, club and sports team uniforms, field trips, PAC spirit or community events, books and games for non-instructional times. Details on program criteria, how to apply, using funds, and reporting requirements may be found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture\/gambling\/grants\/guide-pac.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 PAC &amp; DPAC Program Guidelines<\/a> located on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/sports-culture\/gambling-fundraising\/gaming-grants\/pac-dpac-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Community Gaming Grants website<\/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-15 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\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-42767 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-05-31 division-gad target_bulletin-district-dmb\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/framework-for-enhancing-student-learning-follow-up-from-all-superintendents-meeting\/\" target=\"_self\" >Framework for Enhancing Student Learning: Follow Up From 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\/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\/2024-05-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 31 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Framework for Enhancing Student Learning: Follow Up From All Superintendents Meeting<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for the thoughtful discussions and feedback at the Framework\u2019s wall stations on May 10. Sector input is appreciated and continues to inform the Ministry\u2019s continuous improvement cycle.\u00a0 The Framework team is collating the information received and will report on the feedback and proposed actions at the BCSSA Summer Academy in August. For those who expressed interest in the Framework Advisory Superintendent Table (FAST) membership, further information will be shared soon. For questions, please email <a href=\"mailto:EDUC.Framework@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EDUC.Framework@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-21 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-42802 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-05-31 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-mental-health-leads 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\/wildfire-mental-health-supports\/\" target=\"_self\" >Wildfire Mental Health Supports<\/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\/2024-05-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 31 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Wildfire Mental Health Supports<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Climate events can impact not only our physical environments and health but also our mental health. Virtual <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/recovery\/find-wildfire-recovery-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wildfire recovery\u00a0resources<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/health\/managing-your-health\/mental-health-substance-use\/virtual-mental-health-supports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mental health supports<\/a>\u00a0are available for children, youth, and families affected by wildfires. Additional mental health resources for those affected by wildfires and climate-related events can be found on the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Help Starts Here website<\/a> and at <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/current-wildfires-in-canada-how-to-get-mental-health-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kids Help Phone<\/a>. The\u00a0<em>erase<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/erase\/mental-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mental Health and Well-Being web page<\/a>\u00a0provides mental health resources for students, families, and educators.<\/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-24 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><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-42812 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-05-31 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\/provincial-learning-management-system-lms-update-4\/\" target=\"_self\" >Provincial Learning Management System (LMS) Update<\/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\/2024-05-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 31 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Provincial Learning Management System (LMS) Update<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginning October 2024, school districts interested in onboarding to the provincial Learning Management System (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.d2l.com\/solutions\/k-12\/brightspace-for-british-columbia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">D2L\u2019s Brightspace<\/a>) will have a new opportunity to join our upcoming cohort. A ministry-led information session will provide an overview of how to onboard to Brightspace (K\u201312). A D2L-led session will provide training details and a Brightspace demo. Interested schools can complete our <a href=\"https:\/\/submit.digital.gov.bc.ca\/app\/form\/submit?f=ac3116cd-a9bc-4c72-9939-6295bb5b9678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cohort 6 Interest Questionnaire<\/strong><\/a>. Please direct any questions to <a href=\"mailto:ecc.bc.lms@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ecc.bc.lms@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-27 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-42757 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-05-31 division-epd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-career-education-leads 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\/youth-work-in-trades-award-redesign-update\/\" target=\"_self\" >Youth Work in Trades Award Redesign Update<\/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 Ministry of Education and Child Care and SkilledTradesBC are redesigning the Youth Work in Trades Award to support students continuing in post-secondary trades training programs. The transition from the existing Youth Work in Trades Award to a redesigned Youth Work in Trades Scholarship will commence on July 1, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/youth-work-in-trades-award-redesign-update\/#more-42757\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Youth Work in Trades Award Redesign Update\">(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-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\/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\/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-42792 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-05-31 division-gad target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-international-education-leads\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/b-c-k-12-international-student-homestay-guidelines-refresh\/\" target=\"_self\" >B.C. K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines Refresh<\/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\/2024-05-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 31 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">B.C. K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines Refresh<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of a commitment to student safety and experience, an updated version of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/program-management\/international-education\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B.C. K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines<\/a> (the Guidelines) is now available on the International Education Resources page. These guidelines were reviewed and revised by the ministry and a working group of representatives from post-secondary education, independent schools, international education associations, the BC Council for International Education, and districts from every region of the province. The Guidelines represent the general view on industry best practice.<\/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\/international-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">International Education Leads<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-42777 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-05-31 division-epd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/fun-and-engaging-emergency-preparedness-program-available-for-grades-4-to-8\/\" target=\"_self\" >Fun and Engaging Emergency Preparedness Program Available for Grades 4 to 8<\/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\/2024-05-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 31 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Fun and Engaging Emergency Preparedness Program Available for Grades 4 to 8<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The colourful and informative <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/emergency-management\/education-programs-toolkits\/master-of-disaster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Disaster<\/a> classroom program is aligned with the B.C. curriculum and teaches students the three steps to emergency preparedness. All program materials and shipping are free. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/emergencymanagement\/being-a-master-of-disaster-is-a-good-thing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the program<\/a> and how it can help students learn about topics like local hazards, how to make a home emergency plan, and what emergency supplies to put in a grab-and-go bag.<\/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\/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 9, 2026&nbsp;<\/strong><br>April Graduation Assessment Registrations Close<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 10, 2026<\/strong><br>School District Quarterly GRE Financial Report &#8211;&nbsp;April<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 17, 2026<\/strong><br>Event-Driven Reporting &#8211; March&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 28, 2026<\/strong><br>June Graduation Assessment Registrations &#8211; Opening Date &#8211; Due April 28<\/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<br><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<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/news.gov.bc.ca\/33576\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/news.gov.bc.ca\/33576\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minister\u2019s statement on Education Week 2026<\/a><\/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 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href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content?id=6C221561F186488D972F795F31F05718\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ChildCareBC Bulletin<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.gov.bc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Student Success<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content?id=285C031645224BC28ED8E4C0E4D46C65\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teacher Regulation<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"contact\" class=\"wp-block-group archive sidebar-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-headers\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-icons\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure 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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 May 31, 2024 Hi, everyone, In today&#8217;s bulletin, we have information on Access Zones that have been established around K-12 schools and child care centres located on school grounds. The below article, prepared Q&amp;A document, and news release link provide additional information. 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