ABORIGINAL EDUCATION
| The Ministry of Education is responsible for Aboriginal Education in the B.C. public school system kindergarten to grade 12. Through the Aboriginal Education Enhancements Branch, the Ministry is committed to working with education partners, school districts and Aboriginal communities to improve Aboriginal student success. |
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Aboriginal Education - K-12 Funding
The Ministry of Education allocates approximately $52.6 million annually for Aboriginal education in the B.C. public K-12 school system. This funding enables school districts to deliver enhanced education programs and services for Aboriginal students who self identify as being of Aboriginal ancestry.
Monitoring and Reporting
To monitor and report on Aboriginal student success in the Province, the following mechanisms are in place:
The Ministry of Education collects data to monitor the performance of Aboriginal students in the BC public school system.
The Accountability Framework includes: Annual School Plans developed by School Planning Councils, Achievement Contracts and District Reviews, supported by Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreements.
Enhancement Agreements are developed in collaboration with the school district, Aboriginal communities and the Ministry of Education, and include goals to improve Aboriginal student success.
Aboriginal Education Resources
Aboriginal Education Ministry approved learning resources, curriculum documents, Ministry research, First Nations map and related links.
ABNET Listserve
An open discussion forum for people interested in Aboriginal education in British Columbia.
