2023/24 Ready, Set, Learn (RSL) Grant Funding Applications: This program connects families and their children to local schools and community agencies to support children’s transition into kindergarten. Independent schools interested in RSL grant funding for the 2023/24 school year are invited to complete an application for funding by June 30, 2023. Questions may be directed … Continued
As per the Independent School Policy and Guidelines for Schools Offering Boarding, independent schools offering boarding must submit an annual report on the number of distinct reports, if any, that were made to the Ministry of Children and Family Development and/or the police that relate to student safety in the boarding environment over the course … Continued
Brick and mortar shools undergoing Monitoring Inspections in the 2023-24 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. Visit the Independent schools inspection documents web page for links to required templates and appendices. 2. Submit the completed template and corresponding documents to EDUC.IndependentSchoolsOffice@gov.bc.ca … Continued
Brick and mortar schools undergoing External Evaluation in the 2023-24 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. Visit the Independent schools inspection documents web page for links to required templates and appendices. 2. Submit the completed template and corresponding documents to EDUC.IndependentSchoolsOffice@gov.bc.ca by … Continued
The Early Learning Branch has developed a new Reporting for Early Learning Programs web page to consolidate and streamline reporting requirements for early learning contracts. This replaces the Ready, Set, Learn Outcomes Report and the Reflecting on Quality Reporting formats and should be used to fulfill reporting requirements starting immediately. Instructions 1. Visit the new Reporting for Early Learning Programs web … Continued
Online Learning (POLS-I) Schools undergoing External Evaluation in the 2023-24 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. Visit the Independent schools inspection documents web page for links to required templates and appendices. 2. Submit the completed template and corresponding documents to EDUC.IndependentSchoolsOffice@gov.bc.ca by … Continued
Online Learning (POLS-I) Schools undergoing Monitoring Inspections in the 2023-24 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. Visit the Independent schools inspection documents web page for links to required templates and appendices. 2. Submit the completed template and corresponding documents to EDUC.IndependentSchoolsOffice@gov.bc.ca … Continued
Ready, Set, Learn events provide a fun, family-oriented atmosphere with the intent of supporting children’s transitions into school. Schools that received Ministry of Education funding in 2022-23 for Ready, Set, Learn must submit a report to the Ministry using the Early Learning Reporting Tool before October 1, 2023. Instructions Visit the Early Learning Reporting Tool … Continued
Online applications for the BC Excellence and Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships are due by 2:59 pm PST on February 15, 2024.
All schools intending to add grade levels next year beyond those approved on their current Certificate of Group Classification are required to inform the Inspectors of Independent Schools. Program Reviews for requested grade additions will be included in regularly scheduled inspections in 2024/25. Schools not scheduled for a regular inspection during the 2024/25 school year … Continued
Under section 168.2 of the School Act and section 14.1 of the Independent School Act, employers are required to deduct an annual practice fee from the wage of each certificate holder in their employ on April 30. These fees are to be remitted to the Ministry on or before May 15, 2024.
Under section 37 of the Teachers Act, on or before May 15, employers are required to remit to the Ministry the annual practice fee they deducted from the wage of … Continued
