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Last updated on January 29, 2026

As part of the K-12 Workforce Plan, the Province has introduced a range of initiatives that are already making a positive impact in the education sector. Keep reading to discover how these efforts are strengthening B.C.’s K-12 workforce.

Latest news

Provincial Teacher Mentorship Pilot Program Launches

The Provincial Teacher Mentorship Pilot Program website is now live and mentorship activities are beginning in 5 pilot school districts. While the pilot phase is centred on 5 public school districts, resources are being made available online for educators throughout the province.

Education Assistant Competency Framework

The Education Assistant (EA) Competency Framework (PDF, 603KB) is an optional resource that outlines key knowledge and skills to promote consistency and ensure EAs are job-ready to support B.C. classrooms.

K-12 Workforce Plan and initiatives

Learn more about how we can work together to support the K‑12 Workforce Plan (PDF, 11.7MB)

Northern B.C. Practicum Awards

Learn more about the Northern B.C. Practicum Awards (PDF, 847KB)

Teacher mentorship program overview

Learn more about how B.C. is developing a provincially coordinated mentorship program (PDF, 9.4MB)

Other news, updates and resources

First Nations Teacher Recruitment and Retention in the BC K-12 Public School System Report (PDF, 1MB)

2024 Provincial Workforce Plan summary (PDF, 209KB)

Education Assistant Workforce Engagement Report (PDF, 918KB)

Internationally Educated Teachers Engagement Report (PDF, 1.2MB)

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