{"id":56326,"date":"2025-05-09T12:08:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T19:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/?post_type=district_update&#038;p=56326"},"modified":"2025-05-09T12:08:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T19:08:47","slug":"dm-bulletin-may-9-2025-56326","status":"publish","type":"district_update","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/district_update\/dm-bulletin-may-9-2025-56326\/","title":{"rendered":"DM Bulletin &#8211; May 9, 2025"},"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 9, 2025<\/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:19%\" id=\"dm-portrait\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49912\" style=\"width:184px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-1200x1600.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Kaye Krishna<\/strong><br>Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">250-880-3451<br><a href=\"mailto:Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca\">Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:81%\" id=\"dm-message-text\">\n<p>Happy Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! We have a couple of articles this week that highlight the role of child care providers in this province and how the Ministry of Education and Child Care is supporting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would also like to draw your attention to a correction notice on funding school food programs. This article updates information from a Bulletin that was shared April 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to those items, please see the notice about the new Infrastructure Projects Act that was introduced in the legislature last week. There are also resources on an array of topics, ranging from youth substance use to exploitation prevention and a few different communities of practice that may interest various members of your school communities and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wishing you a lovely, restful weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaye<\/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-56193 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2025-05-09 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\/reminder-for-district-literacy-leads-to-register-for-the-k-12-literacy-supports-community-of-practice-may-2025\/\" target=\"_self\" >Reminder for District Literacy Leads to Register for the K-12 Literacy Supports Community of Practice \u2013 May 2025<\/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\/2025-05-09\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 09 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Reminder for District Literacy Leads to Register for the K-12 Literacy Supports Community of Practice \u2013 May 2025<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/support\/literacy-supports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">K-12 Literacy Supports Initiative<\/a>\u202fand the Professional Learning Grants awarded to school districts, early literacy leads are required to participate in the K-12 Literacy Supports Community of Practice. This group aims to promote knowledge sharing amongst school districts and provides an opportunity to discuss activities, challenges, best practices and opportunities in relation to K-12 literacy development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ministry will be hosting the first K-12 Literacy Supports Community of Practice meeting on May 29, 2025. This is a reminder for districts to register their school district\u2019s lead for early literacy as a participant if they have not already done so. In addition, school districts may register up to one additional representative (e.g., teaching lead) as an optional participant. Participant registration must be completed through the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=AFLbbw09ikqwNtNoXjWa3FsK-rv05uFBshBC4-GzAHRUREZLUlU5MzgxU0c2MEFNVVdQR0FSQVFGNy4u&amp;route=shorturl\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=AFLbbw09ikqwNtNoXjWa3FsK-rv05uFBshBC4-GzAHRUREZLUlU5MzgxU0c2MEFNVVdQR0FSQVFGNy4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">K-12 Literacy Supports Community of Practice registration form<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please reach out to the Inclusive Education Team at <a href=\"mailto:literacy.supports@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">literacy.supports@gov.bc.ca<\/a>\u202ffor information or if you have questions.\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-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\/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-56341 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2025-05-09 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\/reminder-indigenous-education-council-terms-of-reference-due-may-31\/\" target=\"_self\" >Reminder to Submit Indigenous Education Council Terms of Reference by May 31\u00a0<\/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\/2025-05-09\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 09 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Reminder to Submit Indigenous Education Council Terms of Reference by May 31\u00a0<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A reminder that Indigenous Education Council (IEC) terms of reference are due to the ministry by May 31. First Nations leaders have emphasized the vital role these play in promoting districts\u2019 cooperation with Indigenous partners. Districts can submit their IEC terms of reference via email to the <a href=\"mailto:EDUC.IndigenousEducation@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indigenous Education Branch<\/a>. Please note that elements of these documents may be entered into the public record.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div 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-56183 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2025-05-09 division-gad target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-directors-of-human-resources audiences-principals-vice-principals 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\/reminder-to-verify-certificate-status-4\/\" target=\"_self\" >Reminder to Verify Certificate Status<\/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\/2025-05-09\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 09 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Reminder to Verify Certificate Status<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A reminder that the teachers employed by your district must hold a valid B.C. teaching certificate. Please search the <a href=\"https:\/\/teacherregulation.gov.bc.ca\/CertificateServices\/FindATeacher.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online registry<\/a> or use the tools in the <a href=\"https:\/\/teacherregulation.gov.bc.ca\/Employers\/login.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employers&#8217; Area<\/a> to verify that they do.\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-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\/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\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/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-56381 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-05-09 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-facility-leads audiences-principals-vice-principals 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\/infrastructure-projects-act\/\" target=\"_self\" >Infrastructure Projects Act<\/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\/2025-05-09\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 09 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Infrastructure Projects Act<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On May 1, 2025, Bill 15 (the Infrastructure Projects Act) was <a href=\"https:\/\/news.gov.bc.ca\/32301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tabled<\/a> in the Legislative Assembly. This legislation supports government\u2019s work to accelerate delivery of major infrastructure projects in B.C. to deliver core public services, including K-12 schools.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This legislation introduces new tools to the ministry, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Speeding up approvals for priority provincial infrastructure projects like schools and hospitals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritizing and accelerating provincial permitting for other designated projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allowing designated projects to access an expedited environmental assessment process allowing for faster review without compromising B.C.\u2019s high environmental standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establishing a framework for alternative permit authorizations through an agreement-seeking approach with local governments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Infrastructure Projects Act will also enable the new Ministry of Infrastructure to work collaboratively with school districts, health authorities and post-secondary institutions to deliver some projects on their behalf. This will allow government to group multiple projects into a single procurement or allow government to purchase project components for multiple projects at a single time, supporting more efficient and cost-effective project delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During development of this Act, school districts, the BC School Trustee Association and the BC School Superintendents Association were engaged and provided feedback on potential opportunities and challenges.&nbsp;When the legislation is passed, there is significant work to be done on regulation development and we will inform you of next steps and future opportunities to engage.<\/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\/facility-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Facility 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\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-56267 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-05-09 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-school-food-coordinators 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\/correction-national-school-food-program-year-2-3-funding-timelines\/\" target=\"_self\" >Correction: April 4 DM Bulletin \u2013 2024\/25 National School Food Program and 2025\/26 Feeding Futures Funding<\/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\/2025-05-09\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 09 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Correction: April 4 DM Bulletin \u2013 2024\/25 National School Food Program and 2025\/26 Feeding Futures Funding<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that a correction has been made to the Feeding Futures and National School Food Program <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/education\/administration\/resource-management\/school-district-financial-reporting\/events-calendar-public-schools\/2024-25_nsfp_and_2025-26_fff_-_spending_criteria.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spending criteria<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/education\/administration\/resource-management\/school-district-financial-reporting\/events-calendar-public-schools\/2024-25_nsfp_and_2025-26_fff_-_q_and_a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">question and answer<\/a> documents that were sent out through the April 4 DM Bulletin to include revised timelines for distribution of 2025\/26 and 2026\/27 National School Food Program funds.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/school-food-coordinators\/\" rel=\"tag\">School Food Coordinators<\/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><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-56247 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-05-09 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-district-sogi-leads 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\/erase-community-of-practice-may-13-2025-current-trends-updates-and-youth-radicalization\/\" target=\"_self\" >erase Community of Practice \u2013 May 13, 2025 \u2013 Current Trends\/Updates and Youth Radicalization<\/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\/2025-05-09\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 09 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">erase Community of Practice \u2013 May 13, 2025 \u2013 Current Trends\/Updates and Youth Radicalization<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Safer Schools Together (SST) and the Ministry of Education and Child Care are hosting a Community of Practice session on May 13, 2025, from 3:15\u20134:30\u202fpm PDT. In this session, data and trends will be discussed, specifically negative digital climate\/culture and radicalization. Additional topics to be covered include the 764 online network targeting youth, the incel movement, true crime community and other relevant topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Register through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/community-of-practice-may-13-2025-remote-tickets-1010968121867?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Community of Practice web page<\/a>, which includes guiding questions to facilitate the discussion. Please reach out to the Student Safety Team at <a href=\"mailto:erase@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">erase@gov.bc.ca<\/a> for more information or if you have questions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/district-sogi-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">District SOGI Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><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-56257 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-05-09 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\/understanding-and-addressing-youth-vaping-in-school-communities-webinar\/\" target=\"_self\" >Understanding and Addressing Youth Vaping in School Communities Webinar<\/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\/2025-05-09\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 09 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Understanding and Addressing Youth Vaping in School Communities Webinar<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The BC Children\u2019s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre and School Health Promotion team are hosting a free webinar for school staff that will cover the effects of vaping on health and learning, the role schools can play in vaping prevention and how to support students and address vaping that may be happening in schools. The webinar will be hosted on May 21, 2025, from 12:00\u20131:00 pm PDT. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/phsa.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_c6h4SzHpSFiO85FxdNhytA#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register<\/a> in advance.\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-25 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/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-56317 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-05-09 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-district-sogi-leads 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\/erase-organized-crime-and-exploitation-prevention-information-series-foundry-bcs-school-based-preventure-program\/\" target=\"_self\" >erase Organized Crime and Exploitation Prevention Information Series \u2013 Foundry BC\u2019s School-based PreVenture Program<\/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\/2025-05-09\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 09 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">erase Organized Crime and Exploitation Prevention Information Series \u2013 Foundry BC\u2019s School-based PreVenture Program<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of their&nbsp;<em>erase&nbsp;<\/em>Organized Crime and Exploitation Prevention Information Series, the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (PSSG) is hosting a presentation on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 10:30&nbsp;am-12&nbsp;pm PDT on Foundry BC\u2019s PreVenture program. Presenter Sherry Hanna, Prevention Program Manager at Foundry Central Office, has been supporting school districts across the province with delivering the PreVenture Program to their students for over seven years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PreVenture is an evidence-based program that equips students with self-efficacy and cognitive behavioural skills to help them cope with common challenges such as stress, peer pressure, interpersonal conflict and identity development, while preventing the early initiation of substance use. Foundry provides comprehensive support to schools across BC, including training for school staff, access to ongoing implementation and coaching resources. Foundry also covers all program participation costs to support the program&#8217;s success and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This session will introduce the program, discuss the evidence that backs it and will connect interested schools and districts to the Foundry&#8217;s PreVenture team. PreVenture facilitators must be teachers, mental health professionals, counsellors, social workers or masters-level prevention specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional time will be set aside for questions and discussion. If you have questions you would like to send in advance, please reach out by email to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:SOC.hub@gov.bc.ca\">SOC.hub@gov.bc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/635c5e98-61df-4d50-beca-fbb747e0e2dd@6fdb5200-3d0d-4a8a-b036-d3685e359adc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration<\/a>&nbsp;for this session is now open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the twelfth presentation in PSSG\u2019s&nbsp;<em>erase<\/em>&nbsp;series.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-28 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/district-sogi-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">District SOGI Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><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-56213 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-05-09 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-directors-of-instruction audiences-early-learning-and-child-care-leads 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\/supporting-students-through-times-of-change-an-educators-guide\/\" target=\"_self\" >Supporting Students Through Times of Change: An Educator\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-05-09\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 09 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Supporting Students Through Times of Change: An Educator\u2019s Guide<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The ministry, in partnership with Open Parachute, has released <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/erase\/documents\/mental-health-wellness\/supporting-students-in-times-of-change.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supporting Students Through Times of Change: An Educator\u2019s Guide<\/a>. This free resource aims to support educators and school staff in guiding students through major life transitions. While educators are not responsible for providing specialized mental health support, they play a crucial role in noticing when students are struggling and referring them to appropriate help.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-31 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/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\/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\/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-56223 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-05-09 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\/mental-health-and-substance-use-language-guide-for-families-and-school-communities\/\" target=\"_self\" >Mental Health and Substance Use Language Guide for Families and School 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\/2025-05-09\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 09 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Mental Health and Substance Use Language Guide for Families and School Communities<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The ministry has partnered with BC Children&#8217;s Hospital to release a new resource for BC K\u201112 families. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/erase\/mental-health-and-substance-use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Language Matters! Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use: A Resource for Families and School Communities<\/a> is a companion resource to the educator guide, designed to help parents, guardians and caregivers of school-age children (ages 5\u201111) and youth (ages 12\u201118) learn more about common language and concepts on mental health and substance use.<\/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-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-56238 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-05-09 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\/mental-health-and-substance-use-language-guide-for-families-and-school-communities-deputy-ministers-bulletin\/\" target=\"_self\" >Child Care Provider Appreciation Day<\/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\/2025-05-09\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 09 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Child Care Provider Appreciation Day<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Today is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca\/civix\/document\/id\/proclamations\/proclamations\/ChldCrMthChldCrPrvdrApprDay2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Care Provider Appreciation Day<\/a>.\u00a0Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is part of Child Care Month. Each May we recognize and celebrate the importance of child care and all child care professionals throughout B.C., including the child care workforce and providers, who contribute towards making quality, affordable child care accessible for families living in B.C.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Honourable Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care, shared her appreciation noting:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content?id=33A4606EBAFF49F1AC77B23D45AD2EE1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ChildCareBC plan<\/a> is only possible because of the expertise and dedication that thousands of child care professionals in B.C. bring to work every day. I want to recognize and thank each and every one of you for the social and educational benefits you provide that improve the lives of children and families throughout B.C., and for your key role in the economic fabric of British Columbia.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis Child Care Month, and every month, thank you for everything you do to make child care in B.C. a reality. You are supporting B.C. families and making our province stronger and more resilient.\u201d &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to all the child care professionals today and everyday for everything you do to enrich our community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-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\/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-56292 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-05-09 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\/added-functionality-for-my-ece-registry\/\" target=\"_self\" >Added Functionality for My ECE Registry<\/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\/2025-05-09\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday May 09 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Added Functionality for My ECE Registry<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myeceregistry.gov.bc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My ECE Registry<\/a> is a new digital platform that streamlines early childhood educator (ECE) certification by enhancing transparency and reducing wait times for applicants. Since the My ECE Registry platform was launched in December 2024, the ministry has continued to add new features to the platform to enable more ECEs to start work sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My ECE Registry users can now conveniently and securely access the platform through their BC Services Card or their Basic BCeID account. Applicants who have out-of-province and international ECE education or experience or at an unrecognized ECE Program within Canada will now benefit from being able to access the My ECE Registry digital platform. These new upgrades to My ECE Registry will expedite the process for ECE certification in BC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of April 25, 2025 PDF applications have been removed from the ECE Registry <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content?id=9376DE7539D44C64B3E667DB53320E71\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a> as \u00a0applicants can now track their application and renewal status in real time, 24\/7, from any computer or mobile device. If you need assistance using the My ECE Registry portal or require access to the PDF applications, contact the ECE Registry at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:1-888%20338-6622\">1-888-338-6622<\/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-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\/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><\/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 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<\/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 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(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=\"\" 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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 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\" 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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 9, 2025 250-880-3451Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca Happy Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! We have a couple of articles this week that highlight the role of child care providers in this province and how the Ministry of Education and Child Care is supporting them. 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