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, … 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 … Continued
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 (FSA) administration. Instructions 1. Complete and submit the Special Format Assessment Form to EDUC.Fsascore@gov.bc.ca by June 9, 2024. (Note: The 2024 form will be posted in early May.) … Continued
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 … Continued
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
All independent schools are required to login into the Educational Data Exchange (EDX) - Update School Information to input/update Principal and Safe School Coordinator contact information by September 15 annually … Continued
Brick and mortar schools undergoing External Evaluation in the 2024-25 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. … Continued
Brick and mortar shools undergoing Monitoring Inspections in the 2024-25 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. … Continued
Schools undergoing Stand-alone Program Reviews in the 2024-25 inspection cycle are required to complete and submit a template and corresponding documents to the Independent School Branch. Instructions 1. Visit the … Continued
Special Assessments (Braille or Large Print) are provided to students who meet the criteria for designation as a student with a Visual Impairment as outlined in the Special Education Services: A Manual of Policy, Procedures and Guidelines. Instructions 1. Read Chapter 2: B.C. Graduation Program Handbook of Procedures (PDF) for information on the adjudication process. Complete a Request for Special … Continued
Accommodations are provided to students who meet the criteria for designation as a student who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing as outlined in the Special Education Services: A Manual of Policy, Procedures and Guidelines, or who require extra time to complete the oral component as indicated in their Individual Education Plan (IEP) and extra time … Continued
