- Parents & Students
-
-
Parent Resources
- Career Programs and Dual Credit
- Child Care Programs
- Curriculum
- District Calendars
- District Contacts Directory
- Early Learning Programs
- Homeschooling Requirement
- Inclusive Learning Support
- Kindergarten Registration
- MyEdBC Login
- Parent Advisory Council
- Transportation Registration
- School Fees
- Student Insurance
- Student Registration
- Transportation
- Winter Weather Information
- Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year!
District Parent Advisory Council
- Chair: Carmen Sundstrom
- Email: cowichanvalleydpac@sd79.bc.ca
- Website: dpac.sd79.bc.ca
-
-
- Employment
-
-
Employment Opportunities
Join the Cowichan Valley School District and have the career you want that supports the life you have.
-
-
- Contact Us
-
-
Welcome to Cowichan Valley School District
The Cowichan Valley School District proudly serves learners across many diverse communities. We offer world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to help prepare our learners for a world they will create.
Contact District
Phone: (250) 748-0321
Fax: (250) 748-6591
Email: info@sd79.bc.caMailing Address
- 2557 Beverly Street
Duncan, British Columbia
V9L 2X3
- 2557 Beverly Street
-
-
- Schools
-
-
Welcome to Cowichan Valley School District
There are 17 Elementary schools and 5 Secondary schools in the Cowichan Valley School District.
Catchment School
To learn what your catchment school is and to obtain school contact info please use the School Locator tool.
Framework for Enhancing Student Learning (FESL)
Each school has their own plan on how to serve our learners. These plans align with the district-wide FESL and Beyond Education, you can find individual school FESL’s with the below
-
-
- News
-
- Calendars
-
-
View 2024-2027 School Calendars
- 2024/25 School Calendar – finalized (the non-instructional and professional development days have been confirmed) and includes Early Dismissal days. Early Dismissal days added for PLCs.
- 2025/26 School Calendar – finalized (the non-instructional and professional development days have been confirmed) and includes Early Dismissal days. Early Dismissal days added for PLCs.
- 2026/27 School Calendar
- School Calendar Holiday Breaks (2024/25 to 2026/27)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about how the school calendars are created? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
-
-
Guided by the District’s vision, mission and values, and our goals, the Human Resource Department assists our employees through leadership, management, professional advice and service that will support successful student learning.
HR Information
This section of the Cowichan Valley School District web site is designed to provide employees with links to resources. If a resource is not listed below, please contact the Human Resources Administrative Assistant at 250-748-0321 ext. 279.
CUPE Memos
CUPE Forms
Joint Job Evaluation
The Joint Job Evaluation Committee (JJEC) maintains the job evaluation plan for all jobs within CUPE Local 5101.
Job evaluation initiated at the request of an incumbent:
Whenever the employer changes the duties and responsibilities of a job, or the incumbent(s)/union feel that the duties and responsibilities of a job have been changed, or that the job description does not reflect the duties and responsibilities of the job. Submit your request for rating a changed job to the JJEC at educatsec@sd79.bc.ca.
Easy Connect (Electronic Dispatching)
- Access Easy Connect System: https://sd79-makeafuture.simplication.com
- Easy Connect Help Desk: 1-866-806-6851
- Easy Connect Email: info@simplication.com (4:30am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday)
Easy Connect Instructions
- Easy Connect Casual CUPE and TTOC Manual
- Easy Connect Regular Employee Manual
- EA and Clerical Designate Process
- Out of School Care (AM) and Feeding Futures Instructions
- Easy Connect App Instructions
- Casual CUPE Frequently Asked Questions
- EA Designates and EA Casuals Preferences for Offers Video
- Alternatively, click on the following link (login required) to access our Easy Connect documentation and training video recording Easy Connect Training Documents and Recordings
Quick Links:
CUPE Agreements
Education Assistants Qualification Upgrade
Requests to upgrade EA qualifications are reviewed twice a year, in October and April. To request an upgrade to your qualifications; please review the position description for the required education, experience and skills.
When completing the form(s), please elaborate on the education and specific courses taken as well as the number of hours in any course. Also include all practical experience that supports the requested upgrade. Any practical experience indicated must be verifiable by a reference and be accompanied by a full explanation of your experience that supports the request.
Submit your complete package to hrcupeusw@sd79.bc.ca. This package should include the completed request form(s), all transcripts (unofficial is accepted), certificates, supporting documents and references. All required accompanying documentation must be attached with the submission. Not submitting all this information will prevent review of your request.
Qualification Request Forms:
USW Memos
- Oct 18/21 – Memo: Employment Enrichment Opportunity
- Oct 12/21 – Memo: Time Change for the Close of all Postings
- Oct 22/17 – Memo: Paperless Appointment Letters
- Memo regarding Paperless Appointment Letters
USW Forms
USW Collective Agreements
Easy Connect (Electronic Dispatching)
- Access Easy Connect System: https://sd79-makeafuture.simplication.com
- Easy Connect Help Desk: 1-866-806-6851
- Easy Connect Email: info@simplication.com (4:30am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday)
Easy Connect Instructions
- Easy Connect Regular Employee Manual
- Easy Connect App Instructions
- Alternatively, click on the following link (login required) to access our Easy Connect documentation and training video recording Easy Connect Training Documents and Recordings
Quick Links:
Easy Connect Link
- Help Desk: 1-866-806-6851
- Email info@simplication.com
- 4:30am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday
TTOC Easy Connect Training Information
Click on the following link (login required) to access our Easy Connect documentation and training video recording Easy Connect Training Documents and Recordings
Payroll & Benefits Information
- TTOC Pay Schedule
- TTOC Benefits Enrollment Info (applications only accepted July – September)
- TTOC PBC Application (applications only accepted July-September)
See all of our Payroll & Benefit Forms and Documents
Health & Wellness
There are several resources – online and in the community – that SD 79 employees can access to support their overall health and wellness. Whether you are looking for some options to stay physically active, you need tips on nutrition, or you are in need of some additional supports for your mental health, there are many resources to support you and your families.
Employee Family Assistance Program
Our EFAP provider, Vancouver Island Counselling, offers a wealth of information on topics including work/life balance, teens and aging family members, substance abuse, anxiety, and sleep to name a few. Past issues of their monthly newsletter are also available.
- Click here to browse Vancouver Island Counselling
Easy Connect Link
- Help Desk: 1-866-806-6851
- Email info@simplication.com
- 4:30am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday
Teacher Easy Connect Training Information
Click on the following link (login required) to access our Easy Connect documentation and training video recording Easy Connect Training Documents and Recordings
Payroll and Benefits Information
- Payroll & Benefits Info for Contract Teachers
- Handout – Category, Step and Experience on Pay Advice
- Handout – Sick days on Pay Advice
- Pacific Blue Cross Employee Change Form
- Name – Address – Contact Change Form
Explore all of our Payroll & Benefit Forms and Documents.
Experience Transfer (Article C.4)
Seniority Information
Quick Links
Cowichan Valley Teachers’ Union
Lake Cowichan Teachers’ Association
Completing Your Remedy Submissions Procedures
Accessing Remedy
Login to Office 365 by going to https://office.com under applications locate Data Dashboard. This will log you into the portal. Click Remedy on the Side Bar and follow the instructions. Watch the How to Video.
- Remedy Option 1 Procedures
- Remedy Option 4 Procedures
- Remedy Option 4 Guidelines (including Tech)
- Bill 28 Size and Composition Worksheet Sept 2018
Remedy Technology Request Form – Complete Online
If you have any questions or concerns, please email remedy@sd79.bc.ca.
Easy Connect (Electronic Dispatching)
- Access Easy Connect System: https://sd79-makeafuture.simplication.com
- Easy Connect Help Desk: 1-866-806-6851
- Easy Connect Email: info@simplication.com (4:30am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday)
Easy Connect Instructions
- Easy Connect Casual CUPE and TTOC Manual
- Easy Connect Regular Employee Manual
- EA and Clerical Designate Process
- Out of School Care (AM) and Feeding Futures Instructions
- Easy Connect App Instructions
- Casual CUPE Frequently Asked Questions
- EA Designates and EA Casuals Preferences for Offers Video
- Alternatively, click on the following link (login required) to access our Easy Connect documentation and training video recording Easy Connect Training Documents and Recordings
Human Resources Team
Employment Opportunities
The Cowichan Valley School District welcomes skilled and dedicated individuals to join our team.
HR Resources
Ashley Olender
HR Administrative Assistant – Teachers
- hreducation@sd79.bc.ca
- (250) 748-0321 Ext. 223
Donna Whyte
HR Health & Wellness Manager
Kerrie Bainbridge
Human Resources/Accounting Coordinator
- hraccounting@sd79.bc.ca
- (250) 748-0321 Ext. 266
Laura Worsley
Dispatcher
Easy Connect Help Desk: 1-866-806-6851
- dispatch@sd79.bc.ca
- (250) 748-0321 Ext. 245
Health & Wellness
There are several resources – online and in the community – that SD79 employees can access to support their overall health and wellness. Whether you are looking for some options to stay physically active, you need tips on nutrition, or you are in need of some additional supports for your mental health, there are many resources to support you and your families.
Health & Safety
The health and safety of all employees [and students] is an important concern and therefore, we are committed to providing a safe and healthy working and learning environment. The Board will develop standards and procedures in addition to its legal and regulatory responsibilities, when and where necessary, in an effort to protect staff against health and accident hazards.
Payroll & Benefits
The Payroll and Benefits Department processes pay and benefits for Teachers, CUPE, USW, Principals/Vice Principals, Teachers Teaching on Call, and Excluded employees. The staff of this department are responsible for financial analysis and reporting, accounting operations and payroll administration for the district.