ABORIGINAL EDUCATION

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Artist: Chris Paul Logo Description

The Ministry of Education is responsible for Aboriginal Education in the BC 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.

The Ministry of Education allocates approximately $51 million annually for Aboriginal education in the BC 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. 

To monitor and report on Aboriginal student success in the province, the following mechanisms are in place:

Performance Data Monitoring and Reporting

The Ministry of Education collects data to monitor the performance of Aboriginal students in the BC public school system.  This annual report entitled "How Are We Doing?" provides a mechanism for the Ministry, Aboriginal communities and school districts to open dialogue and make recommendations for improving the educational outcomes for Aboriginal students.  

Accountability Framework

The Accountability Framework, rooted in the School Act, reflects a public commitment to improve student results. The Accountability Framework includes: Annual School Plans developed by School Planning Councils, Achievement Contracts and District Reviews, supported by Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreements.

Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreements

Enhancement Agreements are developed in consultation with the school districts, Aboriginal communities and the Ministry of Education and include goals to improve Aboriginal student success.