Past Events from October 4, 2024 – May 15, 2025 – Page 3 – Education and Child Care Past Events from October 4, 2024 – May 15, 2025 – Page 3 – Education and Child Care

Form 1602: Independent School Authority Data Collection

This form is used to collect and update information on independent school authorities (i.e., demographic information, provincial umbrella association, authority information and verification from authorized signatory). This form is also used to determine the standing of the authority with the Registrar of Companies. Instructions 1. See the Form 1602: Form Completion Instructions for Independent School Authorities … Continued

School Data Collection Form (1601)

This form collects school demographics, contact information and school organization. This information will be used to maintain the Independent School Information web page. Instructions 1. Visit the September K-12 Data Collection web page for the 1601 instructions and form. 2. Update your information on EDX. Questions? Email the Data Management Unit at Data.Management@gov.bc.ca.

Statement of Per Student Operating Costs (SOPSOC) Documentation for 2023/24

The 2023/24 School Year Statement of Per Student Operating Costs (SOPSOC) documentation is available online. Instructions All independent schools classified as Group 1, including those operating under an Online Learning Agreement, that received funding in the 2023/24 School Year, must complete the SOPSOC Form. Group 2 schools that wish to qualify for Group 1 classification … Continued

Request for Special Format for April Assessments

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

Request for French Language Literacy Assessment Accommodations – April

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

Student Data Collection (1701) – February

Form 1701 collects the following information about individual students as at February 7, 2025 : name, birth date, gender, grade level and postal code language programs enrolment Aboriginal Education program enrolment Career program enrolment Special Needs category enrolment Number of courses for all students in the secondary grades including adults. This information is critical for determining … Continued

Request for Special Format for June Assessments

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

Request for French Language Literacy Assessment Accommodations – June

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

Analytics Playground

620 Superior Street Rm 420 A/B

The Analytics Playground is an exciting new hands-on workshop series from the Education Analytics Office, open to all Ministry staff—no prior experience required! These monthly workshops are designed to give you practical experience working with data across various platforms and using it to make informed decisions.  In a friendly and interactive setting, you will have … 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, 2025.

Student Data Collection (1701) – May (Independent online learning schools only)

This collection only involves Public Continuing Education Schools and Ministry-approved Online Learning schools and Independent Online Learning schools. Form 1701 collects the following information about individual students as of May 2, 2025 : Name, birth date, gender, grade level and postal code Language programs enrolment Indigenous Education program enrolment Career program enrolment Special Needs category enrolment … Continued

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 the certificate holders they employ. Instructions 1. Log in to the Employers’ Area for more information about the annual fee/payroll deduction requirement and submission instructions. Questions? Email trb.employers@gov.bc.ca if you … Continued