Newsletter Vol. 33
Dear Parents, As the school year begins and our children settle into their routines, things are starting to smooth out. We recognize that not every child adjusts easily to new beginnings, but rest assured, we are committed to supporting you. Our goal is to equip parents with the tools and resources you need to advocate […]
Invitation to participate in an online survey for a CIRANO & OBVIA research project
Blog Post: How can parents support their child’s mental health through emotional learning? Part 1 of 3. by Dr. Hovington
Press Release: Back-to-school campaign focuses on road safety.
Press Release Back-to-school campaign focuses on road safety. The parents’ movement invites the public to adopt the yellow sign. August 21, 2023 Montréal-Québec – To mark the start of the new school year, the Pas une mort de plus movement, along with the English Parents Committee Association (EPCA), is asking citizens to wear and to […]
Newsletter Vol. 27
Dear parents, February is the month we celebrate Hooked on Schools. On February 13, as part of Hooked on School Days, we unveiled the results of our national survey, conducted in collaboration with Dr. Mélissa Généreux and the FCPQ, aimed at painting a portrait of family well-being in the context of social crises. All parents […]
How can parents support their child’s mental health through emotional learning? Part 2 of 3. Protecting your child’s mental health
Written by Cindy Hovington, Ph.D. Founder of Curious Neuron or @curious_neuron, Host of the Curious Neuron Podcast and Co-Founder of Wondergrade As parents, we all want to protect our children’s health including their mental health. As we discovered in part 1 of this series on emotional learning, our childhood shapes how we cope with our […]
Newsletter Vol. 22
Dear Parents, As we embark on a new school year, we are filled with anticipation, optimism, and a fresh enthusiasm to shape the educational experience for our children. The beginning of this academic year presents us with a chance to enhance our connections as a community of compassionate and involved parents. Our Association serves as […]
Special-needs children – What kind of educational pathways are available?
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApd-uppjwuHdJRXkbcy69pk_XmQ4maQ-Hs Did you know that there are educational paths specifically for our little ones, regardless of their disabilities, disorders or challenges? ON April 11th2024 at 7 PM, the Direction de l’adaptation scolaire of the Ministère de l’Éducation will be presenting these specific educational paths at our open forum on “Children with special needs – what educational […]
EPCA statement on LEARN Quebec
Press Release For Immediate Release In a recent survey of 3,000 parents across the province concerning the online tutorial program provided by LEARN, EPCA learned that significant gains were achieved by students who participated. These improvements ranged from increased confidence and motivation to higher grades and scores attained by the children on tests and exams. […]
Newsletter Vol. 23
Dear Parents, The new academic year has officially begun, and Governing Boards (GBs) should have been formed at each school by now. Congratulations to all of the newly elected or re-elected parent members. The GB is an important component of Parent Governance and the educational ecosystem because it is the entity responsible for making decisions […]