B.C.'s Welcoming Schools
Last updated on September 3, 2026We’re committed to creating welcoming school environments where all students feel safe and supported and can focus on learning.
These resources – for students, staff, educators and families – support that goal.
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Students
About safe, caring and inclusive schools
Find information about anti-racism, gender diversity and sexual orientation
Ways to deal with bullying and stay safe at school
Find resources and tools on topics like bullying, gangs, consent and sexualized violence
What we’re learning at school
Explore B.C.’s curriculum to discover what students are learning in schools
How to report something concerning to my school
Our erase online reporting tool is available to students to seek help or submit reports if you see or hear something that concerns you
How to find in-person or virtual counselling
Connect with Foundry BC for free and confidential health and wellness services for youth 12-24
How to stay safe online
Get to know how to use technology responsibly, protect privacy and stay safe from online bullying, sextortion and other harms
What I need to graduate
Understand graduation requirements
About mental health and substance use
Discover supports for mental health and substance use prevention
About resources for children and youth in care
Learn what supports are available for students in care and for high school students transitioning out of care
Adults
How to talk about concerns, including with my child’s school
Explore practical tips and advice to navigate difficult conversations with children and youth and your school
About cell phones in school
All school districts in B.C. have codes of conduct in place to restrict students’ use of personal digital devices, including cell phones and tablets, in the classroom
How to support my child’s mental health
Learn about mental health and substance use supports, resources and tools
How to keep my children safe online
Find more on how to use technology responsibly, protect privacy and keep kids safe from online bullying, sextortion and other harms
Who to contact at my child’s school district
Find school district contact information here
How to enrol my child in Kindergarten
Access to full day kindergarten is available for all eligible five-year-olds in B.C.
What my child is learning in school
Explore B.C.’s curriculum to discover what students are learning in schools
How classroom and library resources are selected in schools
Find more on how local learning resources policies and procedures apply to all learning resources in a school
About report cards
Find information on K-12 student reporting in B.C.
About literacy skills in schools
Learn how literacy screening provides valuable information about students’ early literacy skills
About inclusive education supports for my child (PDF, 2.4 MB)
A resource to help you navigate inclusive education in schools
About resources for newcomers to Canada
Discover what B.C.’s world-class education system has to offer residents
About safe, caring and inclusive schools
B.C. schools promote inclusive classroom environments where everyone, regardless of race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or ability, is safe, welcome and ready to learn
About vaccines in school
Find out what routine vaccines are given in schools
How to take action against racism
Learn how to start conversations about anti-racism and keep them going
How to keep my child safe on the road
Tips to help your child stay safe on the way to and from school
About electric kick scooter rules and safety
Learn how to support safe and legal electric scooter use for children 16+
School staff
Indigenous specific resources and programs
Explore Indigenous Education resources and programs
How AI might be used in the classroom
Explore resources and supports designed to enhance digital literacy and guide the use of AI in education
How to prepare and respond to emergencies
Emergency management planning for schools is critically important to the well-being of students, employees and parents that entrust their children to the care of educators in B.C. schools
About provincial assessments
Learn how provincial assessments align with the B.C. curriculum and provide a snapshot of student performance in key areas, helping to monitor key outcomes of B.C.’s education system over time
What classroom teaching resources are available for literacy and numeracy
BC Learning Pathways is a series of resources that help teachers develop students’ literacy and numeracy skills
How to respond to a racist or discriminatory incident (PDF, 1 MB)
This guide provides protocols to address issues of racial harm and hate in B.C. schools
Considerations for selecting learning resources
The selection of learning resources requires educators to carefully consider how the resources they use will enhance student learning