1. School Districts -60 in total -spread throughout the province -oversee local catchment area
1.1. Administration -principal/vice principal -both handle discipline -management of school operations
1.2. Students -follow student's code of conduct -attend classes and gain knowledge -participate in school-wide activities -form sports teams and arts clubs -community service
1.3. School staff
1.3.1. Teachers -provide classroom instruction, manage classroom environment -develop lesson plans, issue grades
1.3.1.1. BCTF -teacher’s union -supports members with grievances and concerns -negotiates for better wages and working conditions
1.3.2. EA’s -support teachers with instruction -work one on one with students with learning/physical disabilities, behaviour issues -model good behaviour, make connections with students -make connections with students -perform odd clerical work, supportive assistance to teachers and staff -take part in extra-curricular activities -supervise recess and lunch time
1.3.2.1. CUPE -EA/EASW/Custodial union -supports union members with grievances, concerns -negotiates for better wages and working conditions
1.3.3. EASW’s -support indigenous students
1.3.4. Custodial/Maintenance -keeps school buildings operational and sanitary
1.3.4.1. Maintenance staff -fixes broken equipment, keeps access open and systems operational
1.3.4.1.1. Custodial Staff -cleans school
1.3.5. Support staff -not necessarily onsite
1.3.5.1. Occupational Therapist -helps with daily living activities
1.3.5.1.1. Physiotherapist -works to improve physical abilities
1.3.6. Specialized school staff
1.3.6.1. Indigenous Support Teacher -develops Aboriginal education plans, liases with indigenous students and their families
1.3.6.1.1. Learning Support Teacher -develops IEP's, coordinates focussed work with specific students
1.3.7. Extra staff
1.3.7.1. bus drivers -pick up and drop off students at school
1.3.7.1.1. library techs -manage library stock
1.4. Parent Advisory Council -provides parental input on hiring, liases with parents about school operations.
1.5. Superintendent -manages entire school district -oversees senior staff -manages budgets -chief executive officer for district
1.6. School Boards -elected school trustees -control governance and policy -may appoint senior staff and admin personnel
2. Parents -provide input on local issues and concerns -support learning with at-home follow-up
3. Childcare BC -provides funding for child care -organizes and regulates child care centres
3.1. Strongstart -early learning and socializing centres -snacks, crafts, songs and games
3.2. Child care centres -subsidies available -Child Care Operating Funding helps offset costs of operation
4. First Nations Education Steering Committee -advances First Nations education in schools
5. Ministry of Children and Family Services -May be accessed if a child is being hurt or neglected
5.1. Ministry of Child and Youth Mental Health -may be accessed if a child is struggling with mental health issues
6. Community Organizations
6.1. Youth Centres -programs/activities for youth -safe space to gather -community volunteer opportunities
6.1.1. Community Services -employment -housing -safe homes
7. Alternative Education Choices
7.1. Homeschool -students study at home -under direction of distributed learning teacher
7.1.1. Independent Schools -religious or adapted curriculum -eligible for partial or full provincial funding
7.1.1.1. First Nations Schools -managed by local First Nations communities -may be under the jurisdiction of province or not
7.1.1.1.1. Alternative Education -supports at-risk youth