A recording of the February 12, 2025 BC Produce webinar with Samatha Gambling from Feed BC is available for viewing in the FISA video gallery.
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ERASE Sessions for May 2024
The following training sessions have seats available. Independent schools that are scheduled for a Ministry inspection in 2024-2025 may want to take advantage of these spring trainings in order to fulfill erase training requirements. Basic Threat and Risk Read More …
SET-BC FULL-SERVICE SUPPORT (AT plus SET-BC Team Support) REQUESTS – Fall intake cycle closes Nov. 22, 2023
Intake for School Requests for SET-BC Student-Based Full Service Supports for the second half of the 2023-2024 school year is open, with support beginning mid to late January of 2024. https://www.setbc.org/services/student-applications/ Completed Applications Deadline: Submission date for completed Full-Service applications is due November 22nd, Read More …
Feeding Futures – Applications due Oct. 9, 2023 – Resources to assist in completing the form
The Province has announced $214 million over three years to create or expand school food programs to support students experiencing food insecurity. This includes $12.2 million for independent schools over three years, with $4.5 million being made available for eligible Group 1, Read More …
District/Authority Scholarship (DAS) Applications
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 …
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 …
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 …
Taking Action with MDI Data – May 16th @3:00 pm & May 19th @10:30 am (PST)
Schools that participated in the 2021-2022 Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) have received instructions on accessing their school-level MDI report. To help school communities determine their next steps, FISA will host a webinar (repeated twice for ease of access). Join Read More …
Foundry Health & Wellness Supports – Mar 4, 2022 at 9:30-10:30am (PST)
FISA is pleased to partner with Foundry BC to host an upcoming Q & A session for all independent schools. This virtual conversation will be an excellent opportunity for you to directly engage with Foundry to learn more about what services, support, Read More …
FISA Mental Health and Wellness Webinar – Feb. 18, 2022 from 1:30-3:30 pm (PST)
From 1:30-3:00 pm (PST) on Feb. 18th FISA will hold our 2nd CLS webinar with Dr. Shirley Giroux. CLS encourages a deliberate focus on creating and nourishing a school culture where everyone feels safe, connected, and respected. A recording of the Dec. 7th session Read More …