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 […]
Quebec Solidaire
In the interest of getting first-hand comment and commitment on the issues that are of concern to our educational community, EPCA reached out directly to the provincial political parties in the National Assembly to ask them eight questions pertaining to these topics and our children’s education. In addition to previously published responses, EPCA has now […]
Making the most of your child’s IEP meeting
The key to being a successful, confident advocate in your child’s IEP sessions is preparation. Here are five things you should do before an IEP meeting. 1. Gather and examine your records. Take out any official documents you have copies of, such as your child’s current IEP, recent progress reports, and report cards. Collect samples […]
Appointment of the Minister of Education
Montreal, October 20, 2022 – The English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA) would like to take this opportunity to not only congratulate Bernard Drainville on his appointment to the position of Minister of Education, but also offer our complete cooperation to him on matters pertaining to public education in Quebec. Katherine Korakakis, the President of EPCA, […]
Newsletter Vol. 14
Dear parents, The new academic year has well and truly begun, and Governing Boards ought to have already been formed at every school. Congratulations to all the parent members who were recently elected or re-elected. As the entity responsible for making decisions at a school, the Governing Board (GB) is an important component of Parent Governance […]
Parent-Teacher Meeting Checklist for Math
Is your youngster struggling with math? Speaking with the teacher can help you understand what’s going on and how you can help. You may speak during a parent-teacher meeting. You can also arrange another time to talk, either in person, by phone, or by email. But how can you voice your concerns? Be direct and […]
Blog Post: Is your youngster struggling with French?
Speaking with the teacher can help you understand what’s going on and how you can help. You may speak during a parent-teacher meeting. You can also arrange another time to talk, either in person, by phone, or by email. But how can you voice your concerns? Be direct and specific while speaking with the teacher. […]
Blog Post: Is your youngster struggling with math?
Speaking with the teacher can help you understand what’s going on and how you can help. You may speak during a parent-teacher meeting. You can also arrange another time to talk, either in person, by phone, or by email. But how can you voice your concerns? Be direct and specific while speaking with the teacher. […]
Annual General Assemblies
Montreal, August 11, 2021 – The English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA) welcomes the announcement of a more normal return to school this year. However, questions remain. School is also a social net for young people; however, we recognize that steps must be taken to make sure that reopening the schools is done in a safe […]