Framework for Enhancing Student Learning

The Framework for Enhancing Student Learning combines accountability with evidence-informed decision making to support a system-wide program of continuous improvement. It formalizes the planning and reporting expectations for all school districts with a focus on improving equity of learning outcomes and enhancing the intellectual, social, and career development of all students in the K-12 public system.

On this page:

• Program Overview
• Enhancing Student Learning Report Resources
• Effective Strategic Planning Resources
• Data Resources
• Sector Talk Videos Series
• Relevant Links
• Contact Information

Program Overview

The Framework policy, reporting order, and guiding principles were developed in collaboration with Indigenous rightsholders and education partners.

Statutory Requirements

• Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Policy
• Enhancing Student Learning Reporting Order (PDF)

Program Details

• Framework Guiding Principles (PDF)
• Framework Questions and Answers (PDF)
• Continuous Improvement Program (PDF)

Enhancing Student Learning Report Resources

An Enhancing Student Learning Report is written annually by each school district as part of the continuous improvement cycle. It offers districts the opportunity to reflect on and adjust practices and to share progress with the public.

The Quality Descriptive Statements for Effective Continuous Improvement are integrated into the resources below. These descriptive statements were co-developed with the Ministry of Education and Child Care and sector volunteers from First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC), BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA), BC Association of School Business Officials (BCASBO), BC Principals and Vice Principals (BCPVPA), and BC School Superintendents Association (BCSSA).

• Updated January 24, 2024: Enhancing Student Learning Report Guiding Template (Fillable)(DOCX)

Effective Strategic Planning Resources

These documents are intended to support boards of education in the development of strategic plans. The Quality Descriptive Statements for Effective Strategic Planning are integrated into the resources below. These descriptive statements were co-developed with the Ministry of Education and Child Care and sector volunteers from FNESC, MNBC, BCSTA, BCASBO, BCPVPA, and BCSSA.

• Developing an Effective Strategic Plan (PDF)
• Continuous Improvement Cycles (PDF)

Data Resources

These resources are intended to support districts to access and analyze student performance data to inform continuous improvement planning.

• NEW Taking a Closer Look at Data (VIDEO, 6 minutes 56 seconds)
• Using Data to Inform Decision Making (VIDEO, 3 minutes 24 seconds)
• Ministry K-12 Data Portal

Sector Talk Videos Series

Sector Talks are short learning bursts from sector leaders and support on-going capacity building in the education system.

Relevant Links

These links are intended to provide additional information for boards of education to reference in strategic planning and continuous improvement cycles.

Indigenous Education:

• Indigenous Education in British Columbia
• Tripartite Education Agreement between B.C., Canada and First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC)
• Equity in Action Hub

Supporting Legislation:

• Ministry of Education and Child Care's current Service Plan
• Educated Citizen, Statement of Education Policy Order (Mandate for the School System) (PDF)
• Policy for Student Success (PDF)
• School Act (PDF)

Education Sector Partners:

• BCSTA: Improving Student Outcomes (PDF 16.2MB)
• BCPVPA: School Improvement Planning within BetterEducate

Additional Resources:

• Information to Support Student SuccessInformation to Support Student Learning

Contact Information

For further information about the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning, please contact:

Email: educ.framework@gov.bc.ca