1. The Structure of Education
British Columbia Public Schools

3. Important MOE Responsibilities
Educational Policy
Curriculum Development (IRPs)
Aboriginal Enhancement Agreements
Assessment (FSAs, Exams)
Data Management
Language Programs
Finances
Renovation/Construction of schools

4. Trustees
A school trustee is a member of a governing board, responsible for ensuring that the public voice of the community is heard in public education. There are five, seven or nine trustees on each board.
Trustees
Are elected locally to a school board for three-year terms.
Come from all professions and backgrounds: lawyers, doctors, oyster farmers, hairdressers, parole officers, etc.

5. Trustees
The provincial government, through the Ministry of Education, sets the broad goals, policies and curriculum requirements for the BC school system.
Trustees implement those programs and policies to meet these goals based on local priorities.
Trustees hire and, in some cases, fire Superintendents.

6. School Districts

7. BCTF Founding Purpose (1916)
Promote the cause of education in British Columbia
Raise the status of the teaching profession in British Columbia
Promote the welfare of the teachers of British Columbia

8. Services to Members Bargaining (negotiation and contract enforcement)
Pro-D, reps to Ministry, leadership training, support for instruction
Legal Services

9. Services to Members (2) Internal Mediation Service Judicial Council
Salary Indemnity Plan
Pension
Lesson Aids

10. BC College of Teachers
Social Credit government introduced ‘Teaching Profession Act (1987) created Canada’s first college of teachers.
This was an attempt to ‘separate the professional concerns of teachers from their economic concerns.’
Laura Bickerton from the BC College of Teachers will speak to you on Wednesday March 12.

11. The main functions of the BCCT
Review and approve Teacher Education Programs for Certification Purposes
Establish Certification Requirements
Assess Qualifications and Suitability
Issue Teaching Certificates and Membership
Suspend or Cancel Certificates for Cause

12. Teacher Qualifying Service
Is operated jointly by the BCTF and the BCSTA (BC School Trustees Association).
Evaluates all B.C. teachers to determine salary categorization.
Looks at academic and professional preparation and years of teaching experience.
Usually assigns category 5 to UBC Teacher Education graduates.