The British Columbia School Trustees Association

The British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) champions good governance practices among school boards through exceptional professional development and province-wide advocacy, all dedicated to ensuring the success of every student across British Columbia. As the sole nonpartisan organization representing democratically and locally elected boards of education, BCSTA has been a steadfast champion for
good governance in public education for 120 years.

Public education matters to us, and we know it matters to you too.

Boards of education across B.C. are thankful to live, work and learn on traditional territories across the province. BCSTA is committed to reconciliation as we support our members in this work.

The BCSTA knows that:

A high-quality public education system is the foundation of a strong democracy

Improving student achievement is the key work of locally elected boards of education

The interests of B.C. students are best met through local decision-making with an engaged community

A strong and unified voice for boards of education throughout the province is key to the success of the public education system

Through their unique role as governors of their local education system, boards create vibrant learning environments where students can thrive and reach their full potential

Advocacy
Work

The BCSTA is a champion of public education, and through our collective work, we

The Role of
Boards

Trustees engage their communities to reflect local priorities, values and expectations. Boards are accountable to the people they serve.

Vote Public
Education

This election BCSTA is highlighting three priorities identified by members from across the province. Education Matters!

News

New Resource for School Boards to Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities and Diverse Abilities

March 18, 2025

[Vancouver, BC – March 18, 2025] – The BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA) is pleased to announce the release of its report, Improving Student Outcomes: For Students with Disabilities and Diverse Abilities, developed by the BCSTA’s Inclusion and Accessibility Working Group. This report is an essential tool in educating school

The BCSTA Calls for Urgent Action on Substance Use and Overdose Response in B.C. Schools

February 5, 2025

[Vancouver, BC – February 5, 2025] – The British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) is pleased to announce the release of its report, One Province, One Plan: Substance and Overdose Safety in B.C. Schools, developed by the BCSTA’s Comprehensive School Health Working Group (CSHWG). This report highlights the pressing need

Recommendations from the BCSTA Comprehensive School Health Working Group

January 29, 2025

On Monday, January 27, 2025 the BCSTA sent an advocacy letter to key provincial ministers, including the Honourable Ministers of Children and Family Development, Health, Social Development and Poverty Reduction, and Education and Child Care, outlining the recommendations from “One Province, One Plan: Substance and Overdose Safety in B.C. Schools,”

Trustee Knowledge Series

BCSTA’s Indigenous Education Committee has launched the Trustee Knowledge Series in response to the B.C. Tripartite Education Agreement to help trustees, as well as members of the general public, learn more about Indigenous issues in education.

2026 Provincial Budget Submission

BCSTA’s ambitious 2026 Budget Submission is built from the advocacy efforts of member boards. Learn more about how we continue to champion K-12 public education in British Columbia

BCSTA Portal

Trustees can access items such as district policies, meeting minutes, the Learning Guide, discussions and more on the BCSTA Portal.

Contact

4th floor – 1580 West Broadway
Vancouver, B.C. V6J 5K9
Phone: 604-734-2721