Events from September 30 – October 31 – Page 2 – Education and Child Care Events from September 30 – October 31 – Page 2 – Education and Child Care

Update Ventilation System Overview Reports

School districts are requested to update the school-level ventilation system overview reports on their websites with any new ventilation improvements and measures that have been implemented by September 30. If necessary, the Ventilation System Overview Template (.docx) can be found in the Publication & Resources section of the Capital Planning web page. Questions? Email Ravnit.Aujla@gov.bc.ca.

Minor Capital Programs Call for Submissions

The 2025/26 capital project requests for Minor Capital Programs are due on or before September 30 using the web-based Capital Asset Planning System (CAPS). Refer to the Capital Plan Instructions for eligibility criteria and submission requirements. Please contact Nathan.Whipp@gov.bc.ca with any questions.

School Bus Inventory Report

To assist the ministry in its long-term planning and forecasting of bus replacements throughout the province, school districts must provide an update to their entire existing bus inventory each year in MyCAPS. Please add details for newly acquired buses, and include mileage updates and repair or maintenance information for existing buses. Please also identify the … Continued

Enhancing Student Learning Report

The Enhancing Student Learning Reporting Order (the Order) requires boards of education to write an Enhancing Student Learning Report (the Report) and submit it to the Ministry between June 30 and September 30 each year. Due to the observance of Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30, 2024, Report submissions  will be accepted until October … Continued

November Graduation Assessment Registrations – Opening Date October 1

Schools are required to register students for the Grade 10 and Grade 12 Graduation Assessments in advance of the upcoming assessment session. See the 2024/25 Graduation Assessment Schedule.   Instructions Overview of Graduation Assessments Questions? Contact student.certification@gov.bc.ca.

School Data Collection Form (1601)

This form collects school demographics, contact information and school organization. This information will be used to maintain the School Contacts web page. All 1601 updates should now be completed through the new Education Data Exchange (EDX). Schools and districts can edit their details and contact information directly in the system, eliminating the need to submit forms. Instructions 1. … Continued

Student Data Collection (1701) – September

Form 1701 collects the following information about individual students as at Sept 27, 2024: Name, birth date, gender, grade level and postal code Language programs enrolment Indigenous 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 January 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 – January

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

Reporting Employment of Your Certificate Holders (Your Employees)

On or before October 15 of each year, an employer is required under the Teachers Act to submit to the Director of Certification information that identifies the certificate holders who were employed by the employer from July 1 in the previous year to June 30. This will allow prospective future employers who are considering hiring a certificate … Continued

November Graduation Assessment Registrations – Closing Date

The registration window for schools to register students for the Grade 10 and Grade 12 Graduation Assessments for the upcoming assessment session closes today. See the 2024/25 Graduation Assessment Schedule.   Instructions Overview of Graduation Assessments Questions? Contact student.certification@gov.bc.ca.  

Employment Data and Analysis System (EDAS) – October

The Employment Data and Analysis System (EDAS) collects employment data from the public school system. EDAS serves the needs of: School districts, by providing workforce management information to support local operations and accurate data to support collective bargaining. The BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA), by supporting the BCPSEA Sustainable Workforce Initiative, human resource best … Continued