BCACL is happy to announce four winners of our national inclusive education awards. Winners were chosen from Mission, Prince George, Cranbrook and Nicola Valley....
BC's Minister of Finance announced the 2012 provincial budget today. The budget confirmed previous announcements of funding increase to CLBC, the Ministry of Social Development and to the Ministry of Education (classroom improvement fund). ...
To highlight National Inclusive Education Month and to bring attention to the many positive examples of inclusive classrooms and schools across the country, the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) has created a national certificate of recognition....
This year, along with people from across Canada, BCACL is celebrating February as Inclusive Education Month. Look out for great education resources that we will be posting here and on Facebook and Twitter throughout the month....
The 2012 BCACL Conference Planning Committee is seeking submissions of artwork from artists who are self advocates. The theme of this year's conference is "Moving Forward: Steadfast and Strong”....
BCACL will host its 2012 conference, "Moving Forward: Steadfast and Strong" in Penticton, British Columbia on May 30-June 2, 2012. We are now accepting workshop proposals. The deadline for proposals is January 20, 2012....
This blog post by Sara Tham from Steps Forward Inclusive Education Society tells career counsellors about post secondary options for students with special needs. ...
As the media continues to cover the issues facing people with developmental disabilities and their families, many people are confusing BCACL with the provincial funding body, Community Living BC (CLBC). ...
The provincial government is asking for public input as it forms its 2012 budget. Members of the public can now register to present to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. Meetings are held across the province....
BCACL representatives met with the Minister of Education on May 31, 2011 to discuss important issues affecting students with special needs, their families and the state of inclusive education in B.C. Below is a summary of our concerns and the Minister's responses....