Web Directory

» Association for Co-operative Education
   Provincial organization of all post-secondary institutions in BC and Yukon which helps post secondary students obtain paid employment while completing their education. Programs, members, information for students and employers, newsletter,
   http://www.co-op.bc.ca/

» Association of Educators of Gifted, Talented and Creative Children in BC
   Contains basic information for teachers. News, events, publications, resources and executive members.
   http://www.bctf.ca/PSAs/AEGTCCBC/

» B.C. Principals' and Vice-Principals' Association
   An autonomous organization of more than 95% of the province's public school administrators. Its members includes more than 2400 men and women who have a significant responsibility for what happens in public schools.
   http://www.bcpvpa.bc.ca/

» BC Homeschool Association
   Homeschooling resources for BC.
   http://www.bchomeschool.net/

» BC Ministry of Advanced Education
   Dedicated to providing post-secondary and skills development opportunities to the province's youth and adults. Includes service plan, reports and publications.
   http://www.gov.bc.ca/aved/

» BCcampus
   Gateway to all online courses, programs and services for students in higher education within the province, provicing better access to course and flexibility in educational choice.
   http://www.bccampus.ca/

» British Columbia Association of Student Activity Advisors
   A registered, non-profit organization that supports student leadership. Resources, conferences, links and profile.
   http://www.bcasaa.bc.ca/

» British Columbia Centre for International Education
   Information for international students about public accredited universities, colleges and institutes in BC.
   http://www.bccie.bc.ca

» British Columbia College of Teachers
   Professional regulatory body for teachers in British Columbia created under the Teaching Profession Act. Includes mandate, FAQs, membership, bylaws and policies, news and reports, event calendar, and certification information.
   http://www.bcct.ca/

» British Columbia Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils
   Information on programs and projects. Includes a bulletin board, publications, newsletters, and links to councils across Canada and the United States.
   http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/

» British Columbia Public School Employers' Association
   Accredited bargaining agent for school boards, for teaching and support staff in the K-12 public education system. Profile, history, constitution, events, careers, employee groups, publications, resources, research and benefits.
   http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/

» British Columbia Registered Music Teachers Association(BCRMTA)
   A non-profit organization committed to music through programs that support teaching and performance. Includes finding a teacher, membership information, events, resources, service awards and school credits.
   http://www.bcrmta.bc.ca/

» British Columbia School Superintendents' Association
   An autonomous, non-profit organization of senior school district administrators serving to foster the improvement of education for students. News and events, members, governance, professional development, scholarships and publications.
   http://www.bcssa.org/

» British Columbia School Trustees Association
   Professional association that supports public education and advocates for the role of publicly elected trustees. Includes news, publications, and calendar of events.
   http://www.bcsta.org/

» British Columbia Teachers' Federation
   A union of professionals representing public school teachers. Profile, resourcers, news, pension plan, membership, awards, grants and scholarship. Also available in French version.
   http://www.bctf.ca/

» CTABC
   Organization of people employed as a teacher, superintendent, administrator of an associate of a Christian school. Includes services, membership details, events, photos and newsletters. Located in Langley.
   http://www.christianteachers.ca

» Certified Management Accountants Society of British Columbia
   Provides additional studies and professional development for Management Accountants.
   http://www.cmabc.com/

» Charter for Public Education
   Initially sponsored by the B.C. Teachers' Federation and was an independent panel made up of members of the community. Charter, panel members, organizations, public hearing dates and locations.
   http://charter.publiced.ca/

» Clarus Educational Centre
   Offers programs, services, resources, and information geared to enhancing secondary school learning. Operated by students and graduates of Simon Fraser University. Profile, staff, directors, community involvement and employment opportunities.
   http://www.claruslearning.com

» Community Learning Network BC
   The primary focus of CLN is to help K-12 teachers integrate Information Technology into their classrooms.
   http://www.cln.org/

» Computers for Schools in British Columbia
   Free computers for schools through community partnerships with BCTel. Includes information about donations and volunteering, along with an application form.
   http://www.cfsbc.ca/

» Council of Parent Participation Preschools
   Unites and assists its member preschools in providing high standards of preschool education with support from parents and teachers in a planned adult education program. Lists news, articles, and information about their services.
   http://www.cpppreschools.bc.ca/

» Directorate of Agencies for School Health
   Established as a not-for profit society devoted to advocating prevention activities that enable students to develop to their fullest potential. Goals, board of directors, profile, breakfast for learning partnership and membership form.
   http://www.dashbc.org/

» ELSA Net
   Provides free, basic English training for adult newcomers to the country. Includes information about locations throughout the province, FAQs, and list of objectives.
   http://www.elsanet.org/

» Early Childhood Educator Registry
   Provides information for those planning to register as educators. News, reports and publications, FAQs, booklet, registration and renewal forms, resources and minister's profile.
   http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/index.htm

» Educacentre
   Provides French language adult education and training services. Includes program information, campus locations, and an organization profile. [French and English]
   http://www.educacentre.com/Educacentre/index.asp?lang=en&idSection=0&idPage=0

» Education in British Columbia
   Resource for education information. Listings of schools (public and private), colleges, universities, language schools and training facilities.
   http://www.bceducation.com/

» Federation of Independent School Associations of BC
   A non-profit society, umbrella organization for independent school groups in the province. Includes mission statement, history and bylaws.
   http://www.fisabc.ca

» Gifted Children's Association of BC
   Provides support and advocacy for gifted children and their families with chapters in several BC communities. News and events, resources, membership, newsletter and related links.
   http://www.gcabc.ca/

» ILS Learning Corporation
   On-line interactive education programs for Canadian Insurance brokers and other professionals.
   http://www.ilscorp.com/

» Kidfish
   Web based tool for teaching grade 5 to 7 students about the environment, fish, insects, and stewardship. Includes lesson plans and activity sheets.
   http://www.kidfish.bc.ca/

» Live Teacher
   Online tutoring services by certified teachers in the province.
   http://www.LiveTeacher.ca

» Mining Association of BC Education Division
   A partnership between classroom teachers and the mineral industry in British Columbia. The focus of this partnership is to support classroom teachers with the development of practical and usable teacher resources. The program is teacher-driven and all cla
   http://www.bcminerals.ca

» Ministry of Education
   Information about the ministry, roles and responsibilities for setting curricula, standards, funding and broad policy directions for education in the province in Kindergarten through to Grade 12 (K-12).
   http://www.gov.bc.ca/bced/

» Network of Performance Based Schools
   Voluntary action research community shares ideas, data and experiences in applying performance based education standards in reading, writing, numeracy and social responsibility.
   http://www.npbs.ca/

» Northern BC Distance Education School
   Kindergarten to Gr. 12 programming for residents of north eastern British Columbia and the Yukon.
   http://www.des.prn.bc.ca/

» Odyssey of the Mind
   A creative problem solving organization that develops team work in school aged students. Overview, registration, resources, news and events.
   http://www.odysseybc.ca/

» Open School BC
   Courses and resources for teachers in the K-12 education system in British Columbia.
   http://www.pss.gov.bc.ca/osbc/

» Private Post Secondary Education Commission of British Columbia
   Provides information about services and institutions offering private training and instruction. Includes updates, list of institutes, information for students and trainers, commissioners, staff, fees, annual reports, downloadable documents and resources.
   http://www.pctia.bc.ca/

» SelfDesign High School
   An independent distance learning and home schooling high school affiliated with the B.C. Ministry of Education.
   http://www.iskhighschool.org

» Society of Christian Schools in BC
   An organization of Christian school communities sharing a biblical vision for Christian education. Programs, leadership, curriculum, financial stewardship, resources, conferences, member schools and employment opportunities.
   http://www.scsbc.ca/

» Summit Learning Centre
   Homeschool programs for students in kindergarten through grade 12 in British Columbia.
   http://www.summitlearningcentre.ca/

» The Homeroom
   A gateway to information about the history of education and schools in British Columbia. Timelines, resources, public and independent schools, post secondary institutions, textbooks, curriculum guides and high school exams.
   http://records.viu.ca/homeroom/

» quizme.com BC
   Grade 12 Provincial Exam preparation resource designed to help students prepare for provincial exams in science and math. Generates real or online quizzes from a database of actual provincial exam questions.
   http://www.quizmebc.ca/