Newsletter Vol. 29
Dear Parents,As we enter the third and final stage of the school year, I hope you are well and looking forward to the accomplishments that lie ahead. It’s a pleasure to communicate with you as we navigate this critical period together.You should have received your child’s report card before the Easter holiday. As we approach […]
How can parents support their child’s mental health through emotional learning?
Part 3 of 3. 3 tips you can implement to support your child’s social-emotional learning and 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 With several pediatric organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declaring that […]
Newsletter Vol. 24
Dear Parents, I trust that your children’s transition back to school was smooth and that all the essential educational resources are readily available to ensure their academic success. If you encounter any service disruptions in your school, such as issues with resources, transportation, or daycare services, or if you have observed any shortcomings related to […]
Newsletter Vol. 30
Dear parents, There are only a few weeks left until the end of the school year, and we are currently in the home stretch. The school community has once again been dealing with a challenging year, which has brought everyone, including the parents, together to work through the difficulties. Across the province, thousands of parents […]
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 […]