Helping Kids Who Learn and Think Differently Succeed at Formal Events
Formal events can be joyful occasions, but for kids who learn and think differently, they can also bring a host of challenges. With unfamiliar routines, new places, and sensory demands, it’s no surprise that these environments might cause meltdowns or anxiety. The good news is that with a little preparation and insight, you can help […]
Newsletter Vol. 36
Dear Parents,Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I hope this message finds you and your family rested and ready for the exciting opportunities that a new year brings. January is not only a time for resolutions, but also for reflection and renewed commitment to the causes that matter most—our children’s education and well-being.The […]
Newsletter Vol. 17
Dear Parents, As we progress into the new year, there are so many things going on in the Quebec educational system. Many new laws are being implemented in Quebec that have a significant impact on the educational system and, by extension, our children. EPCA remains vigilant about the effects of the laws on our students […]
Halloween Tips and Trick’s
Halloween is a fun time. It’s also noisy, hectic, and full of diversions. These are difficulties for children who battle with focus and self-control, such as those with ADHD. You may, however, limit difficulties without restricting your child’s enjoyment. Here are some frequent Halloween obstacles for children with ADHD, as well as suggestions about how […]
EPCA calls on the government to put in road safety safeguards around schools
Montreal, 7 March 2023 – The English Parents’ Committee Association of Quebec (EPCA) supports the Make School Zone Safe Initiative and encourages all parents to organize protests in front of Quebec’s English schools on March 15, 2023. Deeply moved by Mariia’s death in downtown Montreal last December and the tragedy at a Laval daycare, EPCA […]
The difference between IEP meetings and parent-teacher meetings
If your child has an IEP, it can be confusing to have both an IEP meeting and a parent-teacher meeting. It may feel like both cover the same ground. But the reasons for each meeting aren’t the same. The people who come to the meeting are different. And the conversations focus on different aspects of […]
Newsletter Vol. 18
Dear Parents, Our kids had a well-deserved spring break and I hope you were able to enjoy it with them! Now we are nearing the end of the school year, which can make motivation more difficult. As parents and primary educators for our children, we play a critical role in their success. Let us be […]
Newsletter Vol. 25
Dear parents, Parent-teacher meetings can be overwhelming, but there are ways to prepare and tackle these meetings with confidence. This newsletter is dedicated to helping you achieve that. Here are four things to remember: Preparation is key. Look through your child’s schoolwork and have questions ready. Speak up. If you notice your child is struggling […]
PRESS RELEASE
A group of parents and children deliver their message and a piece of art on road safety on the way to and from school at the National Assembly Quebec City, April 20, 2023 – Following the demonstrations held on January 24 and March 15 in the schools, a group of parents and children from the […]
EPCA Quebec Applauds Quebec Government’s $300-Million Academic Catch-Up Plan: A Boost for Student Success
Montreal, January 9, 2024 – The English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA Quebec) applauds the Quebec government for taking the bold step of announcing a $300 million academic catch-up plan designed to prepare students for success throughout the remainder of the school year and the upcoming summer period. The Minister of Education, Bernard Drainville, announced comprehensive […]