Mémoire: Projet de loi Nº 9
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EPCA disappointed with new Assistant Deputy Minister appointment
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Québec, January 27, 2022 – The English Parents Committee Association (EPCA) was taken aback when the Québec Cabinet announced on January 26th the nomination of the sous-ministre adjointe au réseau éducatif anglophone, aux relations interculturelles, et aux Autochtones to the Ministry of Education. EPCA expresses regret for the manner in […]
EPCA Newsletter Vol. 12
It has been another long year getting through COVID and fighting for the rights of parents and English speaking students and I am really proud of what we have been able to accomplish together again this year. Students have again showed incredible resiliency in the face of a third year in the middle of change […]
Back to School: Guide to Involvement for Parents
Back to School Guide to Involvement for Parents EPCA Back to School Parents Guide 2022
EPCA Newsletter Vol. 13
Dear parents, With the angst over the upcoming Quebec election looming not far away, we sometimes forget that a new school year has started. EPCA wants to know how it’s been for you and your children so far. We will be launching an online survey to find out so stay tuned for that survey […]
Quebec Solidaire
In the interest of getting first-hand comment and commitment on the issues that are of concern to our educational community, EPCA reached out directly to the provincial political parties in the National Assembly to ask them eight questions pertaining to these topics and our children’s education. In addition to previously published responses, EPCA has now […]
Making the most of your child’s IEP meeting
The key to being a successful, confident advocate in your child’s IEP sessions is preparation. Here are five things you should do before an IEP meeting. 1. Gather and examine your records. Take out any official documents you have copies of, such as your child’s current IEP, recent progress reports, and report cards. Collect samples […]
Appointment of the Minister of Education
Montreal, October 20, 2022 – The English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA) would like to take this opportunity to not only congratulate Bernard Drainville on his appointment to the position of Minister of Education, but also offer our complete cooperation to him on matters pertaining to public education in Quebec. Katherine Korakakis, the President of EPCA, […]
Newsletter Vol. 14
Dear parents, The new academic year has well and truly begun, and Governing Boards ought to have already been formed at every school. Congratulations to all the parent members who were recently elected or re-elected. As the entity responsible for making decisions at a school, the Governing Board (GB) is an important component of Parent Governance […]
Parent-Teacher Meeting Checklist for Math
Is your youngster struggling with math? Speaking with the teacher can help you understand what’s going on and how you can help. You may speak during a parent-teacher meeting. You can also arrange another time to talk, either in person, by phone, or by email. But how can you voice your concerns? Be direct and […]