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Independent School Inspection Templates (EEC) – Brick and Mortar Schools

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

Early Learning Reporting Tool

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

Independent School Inspection Templates (EEC) – Online Learning (POLS-I) Schools

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

Independent School Inspection Templates (MI) – Online Learning (POLS-I) Schools

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 Reporting

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

Schools Planning to Add Grade Levels Next School Year

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

Annual Practice Fee Deduction

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.

Annual Practice Fee Remittance

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

FSA Special Format Assessment Form

The Special Format Assessment Form is used to report the number of grade 4 and grade 7 students who need Large Print and Braille materials for the Foundation Skills Assessment … Continued

Educator to Student Ratio Form (Designated Special Education Schools only)

As per the Special Education Programs and Funding Independent Schools Policy, Independent Special Education Schools must meet the Educator to Student Ratio (1:6 or less) to receive the Special Education School grant and must submit the 2023/24 Educator to Student Ratio Form to demonstrate adherence to the criteria. Instructions: Please submit the 2023/24 Educator to Student Ratio … Continued

Update Student Records for Scholarship Eligibility

August 31 is the deadline for student records to be updated so that eligible graduates, including those completing or upgrading during the summer, are considered for scholarships and receive those awards as appropriate. Please … Continued