{"id":58582,"date":"2025-07-04T13:29:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T20:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/?post_type=district_update&#038;p=58582"},"modified":"2025-07-04T13:29:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T20:29:35","slug":"dm-bulletin-july-4-2025-58582","status":"publish","type":"district_update","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/district_update\/dm-bulletin-july-4-2025-58582\/","title":{"rendered":"DM Bulletin &#8211; July 4, 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 July 4, 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\"><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\" 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 class=\"has-text-align-center\">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>Hello everyone,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the 2024\u201325 school year now behind us, I want to take a moment to congratulate you on your accomplishments and recognize the dedication and resilience you\u2019ve shown in navigating the year\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, you\u2019ll find a collection of year-end articles and updates, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An overview of the Ministerial Order amendment related to unexpected health emergencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A reminder about submissions for the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Contractor Procurement Process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information on applications for the Provincial Child Care Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details on the BC Tripartite Education Agreement Learning Series: Joint Verification Process Webinars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A reminder to register for the Creating Safer School Communities session the ministry will be hosting at the BCSSA Summer Leadership Gathering on Wednesday, August 13.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A reminder, too, that the DM Bulletin will be on pause for the next few weeks \u2013 look for the next edition in your inbox on August 15. During the break, I encourage you to keep up to date on the items that are due to the ministry over the summer, as listed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/events.gov.bc.ca\/educ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">school district reporting calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wishing you a safe, restful, and well-deserved summer break. We look forward to connecting with many of you at the Summer Leadership Gathering in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jennifer McCrea<br>Associate Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\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-58646 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2025-07-04 division-epp 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\/ministerial-order-amendment-on-unexpected-health-emergencies2\/\" target=\"_self\" >Ministerial Order Amendment on Unexpected Health Emergencies<\/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\/2025-07-04\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday July 04 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Ministerial Order Amendment on Unexpected Health Emergencies<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/education\/administration\/legislation-policy\/legislation\/schoollaw\/e\/m149_89.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support Services for Schools Ministerial Order<\/a> (PDF) has been amended to include a <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content?id=428D8082912D4DF49E991F44D73026CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Response to Unexpected Health Emergencies Policy<\/a> effective<strong> <\/strong>July 1, 2025. The amendment requires all boards of education to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>establish, maintain and make publicly available a policy for responding to unexpected health emergencies at schools in the district.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ensure that Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and naloxone are readily accessible in each school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boards of education are expected to have the policy in place and AEDs and naloxone kits accessible in all secondary schools by December 31, 2025<strong>.<\/strong> Accessibility of AEDs and naloxone kits in all elementary and middle schools is expected by September 8, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A letter was sent to all superintendents on Monday June 30, 2025, with more information and the link to the new Response to Unexpected Health Emergencies Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions or require further information, please contact the Mental Health and Substance Use Team at <a href=\"mailto:educ.mentalhealth@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">educ.mentalhealth@gov.bc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-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\/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-58522 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2025-07-04 division-wag target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-directors-of-instruction audiences-inclusive-education-leads audiences-indigenous-education-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\/reminder-submissions-open-for-the-framework-for-enhancing-student-learning-contractor-procurement-process\/\" target=\"_self\" >Reminder: Submissions Open for the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Contractor Procurement Process<\/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\/2025-07-04\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday July 04 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Reminder: Submissions Open for the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Contractor Procurement Process<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Framework for Enhancing Student Learning\u2019s procurement process, Request for Ministry Service Arrangement for Consulting Services (RMSA), is open on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bcbid.gov.bc.ca\/page.aspx\/en\/bpm\/process_manage_extranet\/216840\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BC Bid<\/a>\u00a0for retired or retiring sector leaders including superintendents, assistant superintendents, secretary-treasurers, and directors. An intake process will occur in the coming weeks for potential contracting opportunities for this fall\/winter. If you would like to be considered for contract work for the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning in the future, please submit an application as soon as possible.<strong>\u202f<\/strong>The RMSA process allows contract holders to remain eligible for work for multiple years. Please email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:heather.churchill@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heather.Churchill@gov.bc.ca<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-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\/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\/inclusive-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Inclusive Education Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/indigenous-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Indigenous Education Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><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-58532 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-07-04 division-sipp target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-directors-of-human-resources 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\/applications-now-open-provincial-child-care-council\/\" target=\"_self\" >Applications Now Open: Provincial Child Care Council<\/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\/2025-07-04\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday July 04 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Applications Now Open: Provincial Child Care Council<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/family-social-supports\/caring-for-young-children\/communications-engagement\/childcarebc-engagement\/provincial-child-care-council\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Provincial Child Care Council<\/a> is now accepting applications for vacant positions during its next appointment period. The Council plays a key role in shaping the future of child care in our province, and we are seeking individuals who are passionate about contributing to its vital work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Council&#8217;s mandate is to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>provide advice and expertise on policies and programs which affect the affordability, quality, stability and accessibility of child care; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>represent the regional and sectoral interest of parents, children, caregivers and communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are looking for diverse representation from a wide range of child care providers of different types of care, school districts, child care advocacy groups, early childhood educators, academics in early care and learning, labour unions, businesses, local or regional governments, and post-secondary institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in offering your expertise and strategic advice to the Minister of Education and Child Care, and can dedicate your time to this important work, we encourage you to apply. We also ask that you share this opportunity with your colleagues, networks, and others in your sector who may be interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the Provincial Child Care Council and submit an expression of interest, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcpublicsectorboardapplications.gov.bc.ca\/s\/noticeofpositionDetail?nop=J-0437\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crown Agencies and Board Resourcing Office posting<\/a>. The application deadline is July 27, 2025<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-13 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/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\/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-58617 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-07-04 division-fmd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-indigenous-education-leads 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\/bc-tripartite-education-agreement-learning-series-joint-verification-process-webinars-registration-open-2\/\" target=\"_self\" >BC Tripartite Education Agreement Learning Series: Joint Verification Process Webinars \u2013 Registration Open<\/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\/2025-07-04\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday July 04 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">BC Tripartite Education Agreement Learning Series: Joint Verification Process Webinars \u2013 Registration Open<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), in collaboration with the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) and the Ministry of Education and Child Care, invites you to attend a webinar on the Joint Verification Process (JVP). Details are available in this <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2025\/07\/BCTEA-Learning-Series-JVP-Webinars-Registration-Open.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">event backgrounder<\/a> (PDF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-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\/indigenous-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Indigenous Education Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-58588 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-07-04 division-sipp 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-creating-safer-school-communities-a-ministry-session-on-responding-to-threats-and-critical-incidents\/\" target=\"_self\" >Reminder: Creating Safer School Communities: A Ministry Session on Responding to Threats and Critical Incidents<\/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\/2025-07-04\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday July 04 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Reminder: Creating Safer School Communities: A Ministry Session on Responding to Threats and Critical Incidents<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the British Columbia School Superintendents Association\u2019s Summer Leadership Gathering in Whistler, Safer Schools Together and the Ministry of Education and Child Care will be hosting a special session focused on creating safer school communities. This interactive session will explore effective, trauma-informed practices for responding to threat-related behaviors and critical incidents in schools\u2014an increasingly urgent topic across many districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rooted in principles of safety, inclusion, and equity, this session will highlight provincial best practices and tools that support safe, caring and identity-affirming learning environments. Participants will gain insights into how school and district leaders can strengthen policies, deepen trust with families, and build staff capacity to respond with care and consistency when harm occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re an experienced leader or newly appointed, this session adds critical depth to an already rich and dynamic conference agenda and underscores the collective work of cultivating school communities where all students and staff can thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This session will take place on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 12:30-3:00\u00a0pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/creating-safer-school-communities-tickets-1435578376569?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration for\u00a0this session<\/a>\u00a0is open. Please register by July 28, 2025. Please reach out to the Student Safety Team at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:erase@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">erase@gov.bc.ca<\/a>\u00a0for more information or if you have questions about this session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/directors-of-instruction\/\" rel=\"tag\">Directors of Instruction<\/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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Below, you\u2019ll find a collection of year-end articles and updates, including: A reminder, too, that &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/district_update\/dm-bulletin-july-4-2025-58582\/\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" >Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"release_date":[],"approval":[],"class_list":["post-58582","district_update","type-district_update","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/district_update\/58582","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/district_update"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/district_update"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/district_update\/58582\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58768,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/district_update\/58582\/revisions\/58768"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58582"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"release_date","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/release_date?post=58582"},{"taxonomy":"approval","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/approval?post=58582"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}