Policy Statement

The Board of Education is committed to fostering developmentally appropriate and inclusive, resource-rich learning environments for all students that reflect diversity and ensure equitable access to educational materials. Schools will provide a wide range of learning resources that honour multiple perspectives, lived experiences, and diverse learning needs.

Definitions

“Learning resources" refers to information represented, accessible, or stored in a variety of media and formats, which assist student learning as defined by the learning outcomes of the provincial curriculum (Ministry of Education and Child Care, 2024).

Guiding Principles for Resource Selection and Use in Schools

The Board of Education is committed to ensuring that all learning resources align with the Vision and Values of the North Vancouver School District and:

• Are inclusive and equitable;
• Reflect diverse cultures, languages, identities, and ways of knowing, including Indigenous perspectives and knowledge systems;
• Prioritize the authentic voices and perspectives of people from communities that have traditionally been excluded, underrepresented or marginalized in society;
• Support multiple means of engagement, expression, and accessibility for all learners;
• Promote critical thinking about historical and contemporary issues without perpetuating discrimination and harmful stereotypes; and,
• Align with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Canadian Human Rights Act and the BC Human Rights Code.
  

Related Policies

• Policy 210: Controversial Issues in Schools
• Policy 405: Political/Religious Activities or Materials
• Policy 409: Anti-Racism and Equity through Cultural Diversity
• Policy 412: Supporting Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Gender Expression
• Policy 416: Anti-Ableism 
  

Resources

• North Vancouver School District Accessibility Plan
• Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom
• Canadian Human Rights Act
• BC Human Rights Code
• Ministry of Education and Child Care​