Under the Education Act, the department of education is responsible for delivering accessible and quality education to Yukon learners. We work closely with our partners in education, including Yukon First Nations, and school communities to develop and improve our programs and practices.
Services and information
Latest news
Statement from Minister McPhee on the Office of the Auditor General of Canada’s audit of education programs in Yukon
June 18, 2019
A statement from the Government of Yukon on the Office of the Auditor General of Canada’s audit of K-12 education programs in Yukon.
Yukon schools and First Nations receive $100,000 for attendance projects
June 13, 2019
Twenty-one Yukon projects receive financial support from the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society’s Every Student, Every Day fund.
School bus and other student transportation options
June 7, 2019
Register a child for school bus, sign up for a free City of Whitehorse Transit pass, or apply for a transportation subsidy.
Yukon University legislation survey
June 4, 2019
Government of Yukon seeking feedback on Yukon University legislation
May 15, 2019
Yukoners can provide feedback on important aspects of the new legislation that will oversee the transition of Yukon College to Yukon University.
Minister responsible
Hon. Tracy-Anne McPhee
Legislative Assembly profile
Email:
tracy.mcphee@gov.yk.ca
Phone number:
1- 867-393-7488
Fax number:
1- 867-393-7135
This unit provides apprenticeship training for carpenter and construction electrician trades.
Email:
Vernon.Beebe@gov.yk.ca
Phone number:
867-456-3867 toll-free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 3867
Fax number:
867-667-8555
This unit provides apprenticeship training for all other trade areas such as automotive, cook and hairstylist.
Email:
Eric.Huggard@gov.yk.ca
Phone number:
867-667-5140 toll-free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5140
Fax number:
867-667-8555
Works to engage and build trust among our partners in education: parents, students, school councils, Yukon First Nations and the public. Areas of responsibility include strategic communications planning, media relations, website management, issues management, advertising, publications and liaising with school councils.
Email:
Jason.Mackey@gov.yk.ca
Phone number:
867-332-7008
Provides Kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum and assessment support and training for Yukon educators and schools.
Email:
curriculum@gov.yk.ca
Phone number:
867-667-5609 toll-free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5609
Fax number:
867-393-6339
Provides executive management for the department.
Email:
DM.education@gov.yk.ca
Phone number:
867-667-5126 toll-free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5126
Fax number:
867-393-6254
Focuses on building productive relationships with Yukon First Nations, the Council of Yukon First Nations, the First Nations Education Commission, and other stakeholders of Yukon First Nations. This branch develops and implements Yukon First Nations curriculum, resources, program delivery, training, evaluation and increased levels of cultural inclusion in Yukon schools.
Email:
ruby.grant@gov.yk.ca
Phone number:
867-456-6752 toll-free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 6752
Fax number:
867-393-6339
Provides Kindergarten to Grade 12 French education curriculum, assessment and cultural support through the following programs: French Immersion, Intensive French, Core French and Option plus.
Email:
French.Programs@gov.yk.ca
Phone number:
867-667-8237 toll-free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 8237
Fax number:
867-393-6366
This branch handles the management and operation of Yukon schools from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Email:
publicschools@gov.yk.ca
Phone number:
867-667-5068 toll-free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5068
Fax number:
867-393-6339
The Student Support Services unit delivers services to students with special needs. This unit covers areas such as psychological services, speech language programs, occupational therapy, sensory impairments, social and emotional support and positive behaviour intervention support.
Email:
studentsupportservices@gov.yk.ca
Phone number:
867-667-8000 toll-free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 8000
Fax number:
867-393-6423
Administers a variety of programs to help pay for post-secondary education, including Yukon Grant, Student Training Allowance, Yukon Excellence Awards, Canada Student Loans and Grants, and a variety of scholarships.
Email:
sfa@gov.yk.ca
Phone number:
867-667-5929 toll-free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5929
Fax number:
867-667-8555
This unit provides transportation to and from school for students.
Email:
student.transportation@gov.yk.ca
Phone number:
867-667-5172 toll-free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5172
Fax number:
867-667-8243
Provides certification needed by teachers to apply for a teaching position in Yukon schools.
Email:
katie.gilson@gov.yk.ca
Phone number:
867-667-8876 toll-free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 8876
Fax number:
867-667-5435
Recruits certified educators for teaching positions in Yukon schools.
Email:
teacherrecruitment@gov.yk.ca
Phone number:
867-393-7132 toll-free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 7032
Fax number:
867-667-5435