Joint Educational Planning and Support for Children and Youth in Care - CROSS-MINISTRY GUIDELINES - Contents

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Joint Educational Planning and Support for Children and Youth in Care presents cross-ministry guidelines developed by collaboration among provincial and regional teams, education representatives, and inclusive support partners in British Columbia. The document explains the rationale and purpose of the guidelines, defines children and youth in care, and outlines guiding principles. It details the framework for collaborative planning, information sharing, and roles and responsibilities, reinforced through a case study and practical checklists, resources, and common terms. Updates are planned through 2021 and beyond.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages53

Reading Time2 h 14 min

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Introduction

Rationale

Purpose of the guidelines

Who are children and youth in care?

Guiding Principles

The Guidelines

Collaborative planning

Information sharing

Roles and responsibilities

Collaborative Planning: A Case Study

Aiden

One year later

Glossary of Common Terms

Resources for the Child/Youth’s Care Team

Joint Educational Planning and Support for Children and Youth in Care CROSS-MINISTRY GUIDELINES Contributions The cross-ministry project team acknowledges the efforts of many individuals involved in the original development of Joint Educational Planning and Support for Children and Youth in Care: Cross-Ministry Guidelines (2008). Regional and provincial office staff of the Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Ministry of Education, and representatives of the Federation of Independent School Associations, First Nations schools, British Columbia Council of Administrators of Inclusive Support in Education, and the British Columbia Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association collaborated in 2008 to produce provincial-level guidelines that contributed to improved information sharing practices and increased collaborative planning for children and youth in care in British Columbia. These guidelines were reviewed and updated in 2016/17, in collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Ministry of Education. The revised guidelines were distributed in 2017. The most recent guidelines will be distributed in 2021 and will continue to be reviewed every three years and updated as needed to reflect new directions or changes required due to system transformation efforts made by the Ministry of Education, or relevant policy changes made by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. The Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Ministry of Education encourage service providers and staff at the local level to meet and explore how these guidelines can be further put into effect through collaborative working relationships. JOINT EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN CARE: CROSS-MINISTRY GUIDELINES [2] Contents 1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Rationale ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Purpose of the guidelines ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Who are children and youth in care? ............................................................................................................................................. 6 2. Guiding Principles ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 3. The Guidelines ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Collaborative planning ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Information sharing ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Roles and responsibilities .................................................................................................................................................................. 9 4. Collaborative Planning: A Case Study..................................................................................................... 11 Aiden ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 One year later ................................................................

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Joint Educational Planning and Support guidelines?

The guidelines establish a shared approach to planning and support for children and youth in care, with a focus on collaboration and improved information sharing.

Who collaborated to produce the provincial-level guidelines?

Provincial and regional office staff from the Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Ministry of Education, along with representatives from school and inclusive support organizations, collaborated to produce the guidelines in 2008.

How are the guidelines updated over time?

The document was reviewed and updated in 2016/17, distributed in 2017, and scheduled for further distribution in 2021, with updates every three years or as needed for new directions and policy changes.

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