Answers to Participant Question-Homework 101 Workshop
1. 13, 10, 8, different levels of homework involvement for each child as a single parent. How to manage that? I’m not sure where you shop but if you go to Walmart, Amazon or anywhere else, perhaps pick out, with the children (those who are interested) a calendar with stickers. They can also buy their […]
Impact of social crises on family well-being
Take part in the provincial survey From one upheaval to the next :The impact of social crises on the well-being of Quebec families The English Parents’ Committee Association of Quebec (EPCA) and the Fédération des comités de parents du Québec (FCPQ) join forces to find out how families are doing. In collaboration with Dr. Mélissa […]
Newsletter Vol.19
Dear Parents, Myself and EPCA have had a very busy month working on your behalf. We are always so happy to be able to work with parents – and on behalf of parents – to advance the priorities of the anglophone parent community in Quebec. Remember to contact us with your ideas on how EPCA […]
Newsletter Vol. 26
Dear parents, I hope you and your loved ones had a restful and enjoyable holiday season. I am relieved that 2024 commences with the return of our children to school and the conclusion of the strike. The Minister and the Ministry consulted EPCA regarding a back-to-school strategy, and we specified: That the weight of the […]
National Student Ombudsman
Starting August 28, a new way for managing complaints in schools will be implemented across Quebec. This new process will be applied uniformly across Quebec and will replace the complaint examination procedures in place. The National Student Ombudsman, a new independent organization outside the school network, will oversee implementing this new streamlined complaint procedure. The […]
The national survey on the impact of social crises on the well-being of Quebec families
Many thanks to the 13,000 participants who took part in the national survey on the impact of social crises on the well-being of Quebec families! We will unveil the results of the survey on February 13 at 12pm. Join us! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89306365629?pwd=alZyWHEveTR2dzJTQ0d4SlpZQStCdz09
Press Release: EPCA has been excluded from hearings on Bill 23
May 30th, 2023Montreal, May 30th, 2023 – The English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA) deplores the fact that it has been excluded by the government of Quebec for the parliamentary committee hearings on Bill 23: An Act to amend mainly the Education Act and to enact the Act respecting the Institut national d’excellence en education.The hearings, […]
Brief on Bill 47
BRIEF BILL 47 FINAL
EPCA reacts to the priorities of the Minister of Education
Montreal, January 26, 2023 – The English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA) welcomes the Minister of Education’s intention to improve the school network with a particular focus on educational success and is eager to learn more about the methods that will be used to carry out these priorities. EPCA would like to remind everyone that parents […]
Newsletter Vol. 20
Dear Parents, Here we are at the home stretch. Summer is right around the corner! It is a time for reflection over a great year for our students and a moment to take a breath as we enjoy the warm weather and the break that is about to come for our children. That being said, […]