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 […]
ARE YOUR SCHOOL TAXES GOING WHERE YOU WANT THEM TO?
The deadline to change your situation is APRIL 1st Please make sure you are paying your school tax where you want to, be it to the ENGLISH System or the FRENCH System. This does not have to be where your child goes to school and can be your choice even if you don’t have child […]
Hooked On School Days
Montreal, February 13, 2023 – The English Parents Committee Association (EPCA) is pleased to underline the importance of Hooked On School Days taking place February 13– 17, 2023.The Hooked On School Days campaign is intended to remind our dedicated students, parents, and educational community stakeholders that they are all indispensable in insuring student success as […]
Determine the underlying reasons behind your child’s reluctance towards attending school.
Children often lack the ability to effectively articulate the difficulties they encounter within the context of school. In contrast, “I hate school!” is a common phrase heard by parents. You can learn more about what’s going on and your child’s challenges by using this worksheet. It can be difficult for you as a parent or […]
Newsletter Vol. 28
Dear parents, As the academic year progresses, it is critical that we address relevant issues affecting our students’ well-being and academic success. Among other relevant topics, this edition of the newsletter will focus on discussing and addressing the rising use of vaping, wax pens, and other substances by students. This newsletter will be a comprehensive […]
Blog Post: The role of parents in supporting their child’s school motivation
The role of parents in supporting their child’s school motivationCatherine F. Ratelle, Ph.D. Université Laval During the Hooked on School Days, important individuals in students’ lives are mobilized to offer them support in the last stretch of the school year marathon. Among them, we find parents, whose contribution to student development and well-being is the […]
EPCA and QESBA call for transparency in Canada-Quebec
Montreal, October 11, 2023 – The English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA) and the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) are increasingly concerned with the manner in which the Quebec Government accounts for and distributes the monies received under the Canada-Quebec Entente envelope ear-marked for the English minority community in Québec. Both the EPCA and the […]