Past Events from October 1, 2023 – September 19, 2024 – Page 4 – Education and Child Care Past Events from October 1, 2023 – September 19, 2024 – Page 4 – Education and Child Care

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

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 (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

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

Confirm School Demographic and Safe School Coordinator Contact Information

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 and to input/update any changes throughout the school year. Safe School Coordinator information may be updated by selecting New Contact/School Contact Type/Safe School Coordinator.  Note: … Continued

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

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. 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 September 19, … Continued

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

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. 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 September 19, … Continued