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January 2019
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Supporting Student Success: BC Tripartite Education Agreement

The recently signed BC Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA) represents an important step on the journey to reconciliation through its enhanced support for First Nations students. 

 

 

 

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Moose Hide Campaign

School districts are invited to participate in the Moose Hide Campaign on February 13, 2019 to
help create a safer world for women and children. Founded by Raven and Paul Lacerte in 2011, the campaign is an opportunity for people to show their commitment to ending violence by wearing a Moose Hide pin, fasting for the day, watching the
Moose Hide Live Broadcast, accessing learning resources, or taking part in other events across the province.
Please contact Charlene Bearhead to register students for this event.

 

 

 

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BC: A Great Place
to Teach

BC is a great place to launch or continue your teaching career. Hear from four teachers about what it‘s like to move to BC, relocate to another district, and make a career and a life in their chosen community.

Watch The Teach In BC Video > 

Transition to Kindergarten

The Transition to Kindergarten booklet (2009) supports families with learning activities that can be done at home. This booklet now needs to be updated.
(See BC Bid No. EDU19-228-SRFP)

Apply For This Opportunity >

French Immersion Celebration Week

February 4-10 is French Immersion Celebration Week – and what better time to explore some of the amazing French language initiatives across the province! Bonne semaine de célébration!

Explore Successful Initiatives in French Education >

 

 

 

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erase: Helping Create Safer Schools

Students thrive when they feel respected and safe in their classrooms and in their communities (including those online). The recently expanded erase initiative is contributing to a safe and inclusive education system through an updated website, training sessions for educators, tools for students to get help and support, and sessions for students and parents.  


Pink Shirt Day is Coming February 27

February 27 is Pink Shirt Day, an annual anti-bullying awareness day that has been acknowledged in BC since 2008. Teachers, staff and students in schools throughout the province are encouraged to wear pink shirts to show their support. 

Learn More About 2019 Pink Shirt Day > 
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Inclusive Education Videos
with Shelley Moore

The Ministry of Education has partnered with author and inclusive education leader Shelley Moore to create a series of short videos designed to support educators in a diverse learning environment. 

Watch the Shelley Moore Inclusive Education Video Series >

BC Training & Education
Savings Grant

BC children ages six through nine qualify for a $1,200 grant when they sign up for a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). No additional contribution is required. 

Learn More About The BC Training & Education Savings Grant >

 

 

 

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Implementing the Graduation Program 

A greater emphasis on concepts and competencies in BC’s redesigned curriculum is giving teachers increased flexibility to deeply explore areas of interest, create multiple entry points for all learners and empower students to take more responsibility for their learning. 

Classroom Assessment Webinars

Districts and schools are invited to participate in a three-part interactive webinar series on aligning Grades
10-12 classroom assessment practices with the redesigned curriculum. First session was on January 17; remaining sessions on February 13 and April 11, 2019. Please email
Heather Brown by February 11 for
webinar access details.


Register For The Classroom Assessment Webinars >

 

 

 

Join the MyEducation BC Team

MyEducation BC is looking for an experienced educator / administrator to join its school district liaison team.

Learn more about this opportunity >

Provincial Scholarship Deadlines

Don't delay: applications for the BC Excellence and Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships are due February 15, 2019.

Apply for a provincial scholarship >

Healthy Living in the Early Years

The Appetite to Play program promotes and encourages healthy eating and physical activity for children from birth to five years old.

Check out the Appetite to Play program >

 

 

 

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2019 Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education 

BC's teachers are among the very best in the world. Do you know one who is especially amazing and deserves to be recognized for his or her exemplary work with students? Nominate this person for a 2019 Premier's Award for Excellence in Education. 

 

 

 

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From the Archives

In 1907 the Provincial Normal School for teacher training is established in Vancouver. Prospective teachers now had to complete a number of courses in both subject content and teaching methods in order to become certified.

 

 

 

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