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 […]
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 […]
Blog Post – Emailing your Child’s Teacher: What to Say.
What should you say to your child’s teacher in an email? Email can be an excellent way to communicate and highlight crucial issues. The most effective emails are usually brief and focused on facts rather than emotions. Take a look at these two example email to a teacher. You can use it as a template […]
New English Parent’s Committee Provincial Leadership Elected
Montreal, Monday, November 22, 2021 – It is with great enthusiasm that the English Parent’s Committee Associate (EPCA) of Quebec announces its new Executive Officers, elected at the Annual General Assembly in November.Katherine Korakakis, representing the English Montreal School Board, was re-elected as President for her third year. Ms. Korakakis has been instrumental in advocating […]
Report Cards 2022-2023: Information for parents
This handout provides parents with the relevant information regarding the report card and Ministry exams for the 2022-2023 school year.
Where is the Plan?
Press Release For immediate release Where is the Plan? (January 5, 2022 – Montreal) – With the 17th of January maintained as the day students return to school, the English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA) is still unclear of the plan for a safe return to school. “Today’s press conference left parents with more questions […]
Newsletter Vol. 15
Dear Parents, The first report cards for this school year have been distributed and it is now time for Parent Teacher Interviews. EPCA has developed a number of tools to help you with your first in-person meeting with your children’s teachers in over two years! While this may be an intimidating time for both you […]