Stage 1 - In-class

Last updated on August 10, 2020

School districts and independent school authorities should have the necessary plans in place to be able to shift between stages if and when required.

Last update: August 10, 2020

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Five Stages Framework for K-12 Education: Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Stage 5


Instructional Delivery

  • In-class instruction provided full-time for all K-12 students as per regular operating procedures
  • No limit to learning group size
  • School density targets are not applicable for this stage

Curriculum, Report Cards & Assessment

  • Full breadth of provincial curriculum for all students at all grade levels
  • Educators plan for and deliver learning through a variety of methods appropriate to the stage and the needs of their students
  • Student Reporting Policy remains in effect for K-12
  • Provincial student assessments (Foundational Skills, Numeracy & Literacy) remain in effect for K-12
  • Individual Education Plans (IEPs) must be updated annually and progress reports provided for each reporting period for all students including students who have an IEP

Health & Safety[1]

  • Regular health and safety policies and procedures

Students Requiring Additional Support

  • Regular operating levels of in-class instruction
  • Consideration should be given to monitoring and responding to the needs of children and youth in care and Indigenous students as appropriate

Children of Essential Service Workers

  • Regular operating levels of in-class instruction
  • If desired, school districts/authorities can partner with a licensed child care provider or become licensed to provide before and after school care

[1] Stage-specific health and safety expectations are subject to change further to updated public health guidance from the Provincial Health Officer and the BC Centre for Disease Control.