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June 2019
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How are We Doing? Children and Youth in Government Care and Youth on Youth Agreement  

The Ministry recently released a report on educational outcomes for Children and Youth in Government Care in response to the Representative for Children and Youth‘s Room for Improvement report and recommendations. 
> Read the CYIC Report

Teacher Regulation Website Improvements

The Teacher Regulation website has a new look and feel designed to provide a better user experience. Previous teacher regulation web pages are being redirected to the new site so please update your bookmarks.
> See how the Teacher Regulation website has changed

New Professional Standards for BC Educators Announced

On June 19, the BC Teachers' Council sent an email to all certificate holders announcing the new Professional Standards for BC Educators. In case you missed it, these new standards are also available online. 
> Read the Professional Standards for BC Educators
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In Profile: Denise Augustine

A passionate educator who has held many roles over the past three decades, Denise Augustine is working to build knowledge of Indigenous cultures in BC and support educators to create the best possible learning environments for all students.
> Meet Denise and read her advice on how to deepen your reconciliation practice

Grade 11/12 Curriculum is Complete

Over 200 Grade 11 and 12 courses are now up on the curriculum website. This completes the curriculum redesign for K-12. The Grade 11/12 curriculum will take effect for the 2019/20 school year. 
> Explore the new 11/12 courses

GLA 10 Resources Have Been Posted Online

Assessment samples (online and paper), exemplars, a scoring guide, assessment specifications, and videos (pre‑assessment) for the Grade 10 Graduation Literacy Assessment are now available for your use.
> See the GLA 10 resources

Marine Science Program for Students with Visual Impairments

Thanks to the work of some committed educators, a new week-long program is enabling students with visual impairments to dive into the world of marine science.
> Learn more about the Sea School Marine Science Camp
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Want to Come Work with Us?

Join our team! The Ministry of Education currently has openings for the following positions:
> Executive Director, Curriculum and Assessment
> Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator

Aboriginal Student Progress Audit

The gap in education outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students is closing, but as this report shows, there is still work to do.
> Read the Aboriginal student progress audit 

New Inclusive Education Video

In her latest video, inclusive education advocate Shelley Moore discusses goal-setting strategies to capture students‘ progress and growth.
> Watch Shelley Moore's latest video

School's Out!

From all of us to all of you, thank you for making the 2019/20 school year such a success. Your hard work and dedication to BC's students is greatly appreciated.

Enjoy some well-deserved time off and look for the next edition of Learn in your mailbox on July 31. 
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