The Ministry of Education and Child Care distributes 5500 District/Authority Scholarships across school districts and independent school authorities that recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest or strength. Winners receive a $1,250 scholarship voucher to Read More …
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Indigenous-Focused Grad Course Pro-D
FISA is pleased to partner with BCSSA, FNESC and the MECC to offer in-person workshops designed to supports schools in implementing the Indigenous-Focused Graduation Requirement. Region Location Date Attendee Limit Registration Metro Vancouver* (Including Surrey) New Westminster (choice of dates – duplicate content) Read More …
SET-BC Winter Application Cycle ends Nov. 23, 2023
SET-BC Student Applications for Winter 2022 Due Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 @ 4:00 pm. (*Note applications are time-stamped) Please see the following message from SET-BC regarding the Winter intake cycle. Note there have been significant changes in the process. SET-BC Student Based-Services Available Assistive Technology Read More …
FISA Pro-D Sessions – Provincial Outreach
The FISA Mental Health coordinators, Jamie Morris and Michelle Hussey, will be hosting professional development opportunities on mental health and wellness throughout the province this school year. Join us to explore how to center school mental health education and support Read More …
2022-23 erase Training Schedule
The 2022-23 erase training schedule is available HERE The Overview of the Provincial Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Protocol and Digital Threat Assessment (DTA) training fulfills the erase compliance requirements for independent schools. The Nov. 23 and Jan. 10 Overview Read More …
Ventilation Grant Application – Due Sept. 16, 2022
BC Independent Schools – Air Quality Improvement Grant Application Ventilation Grant Application Form – Due Sept. 16, 2022 Backgrounder During the pandemic a heightened awareness of the importance of air quality within schools was followed by recommendations focused on enhancing Read More …
Child Care New Spaces Funding Webinar Available for Viewing
A recording of the July 13th webinar on how to access funding for new child care spaces is available in the FISA Video Gallery HERE. The slide deck shared by Michelle Kirby, Manager of Partnerships and Engagement Child Care Capital Branch, Child Read More …
2022-23 ArtStarts AIE Application Cycle Open
ArtStarts – Artists in Education Grant (AIE) ArtStarts provides a grant of approximately $25,000 annually to FISA in support of artistic endeavours in independent schools. Group 1, 2, 3, and 4 schools are encouraged to apply in order to receive Read More …
SEL & Well-Being Assessment & Growth Toolkit
If you haven’t visited FISA’s wellbeingbc.ca website lately, we encourage you to do so as it contains a wealth of ideas and suggestions for promoting student and staff well being. Featured on the site is an easy to use Schoolwide Assessment Read More …
Webinar Recordings – Taking Action with MDI Data & Compassionate Systems Leadership
Recordings FISA webinars are available for viewing in our “Video Gallery” accessible under the “Media” dropdown menu. Recent additions include the Taking Action with MDI Data, facilitated by Jamie Morris & Michelle Hussey, and the 4-part Compassionate Systems Leadership series, Read More …