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Wednesday’s updates

A collection of articles and reading. http://www.vancouversun.com/health/there+more+students+with+special+needs+better+identifying/10165866/story.html “There are three things that have changed, gradually but inexorably, since the turn of the century: The first is that students with special needs and their parents are fully aware of their rights, and are comfortable advocating for themselves. The second is that …
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Monday’s updates

Parents can apply for $40/day payment here for children 12 years of age and under, registered in a BC public school: http://bcparentinfo.ca/ Money will not be received until sometime after strike ends, will not be taxable, and can be spent in whatever way parent deems appropriate (daycare, tutoring, donated to PAC, …
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Statements from BCTF & Govt re: current situation

http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/08/bctf-too-far-from-affordability-zone-for-mediation.html#.VAMwsHIjJeU.twitter Minister of Education Peter Fassbender issued the following statement today: “Today veteran labour mediator Vince Ready determined that the parties are too far apart for mediation at this time. “I’m very disappointed for students, parents and teachers. What should be a time of excitement and anticipation will instead be …
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Vince Ready has left talks

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-teachers-strike-vince-ready-walks-out-of-talks-1.2751718 “Vince Ready has left talks between the B.C. teachers’ union and the provincial government in Richmond, B.C., saying the sides are too far apart to come to a resolution anytime soon. “I don’t see a resolution here before the start of school given the positions of the parties. They …
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From Prince George Citizen: Schools Out, What Now?

http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/local/school-s-out-what-now-1.1334113 … While negotiations continue between the government and its teachers various Prince George groups have stepped forward with plans for next week. Judy Russell’s Enchainement Dance Center is presenting Let’s Hang!, an extended day camp for elementary school-aged children. There are two high energy camps designed to keep children …
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PGDTA calls for "Rally for Public Education"

 
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Saturday’s Updates

Fascinating article on special needs in the classroom: http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Special+needs+classroom/10161867/story.html http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/bc-districts-hold-off-telling-parents-school-cancelled-due-to-teachers-strike/article20285434/ “School districts in British Columbia are holding off telling parents the start of classes will be cancelled next Tuesday amid fresh negotiations aimed at stopping the teachers’ strike.” Mediation update: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-teachers-strike-talks-continue-under-mediator-vince-ready-1.2749847 “Mediator Vince Ready met with the teacher’s union and the employer …
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BCCPAC August 2014 Newsbytes sent out

August was a busy month for BCCPAC – An emergency DPAC Summit meeting was held on August 16th. The press release below was issued as a result of the coming together of DPAC leaders throughout the province. Additional related media with board insight can be found below. BCCPAC Press Releases …
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Friday's update

“Parents will need to keep an eye on the media this weekend to find out if schools will be opening Tuesday morning. [Which would be Wednesday in Prince George school district] “(I)f there is a deal even at the last minute, we will do everything possible to open schools right away,” …
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More links & updates

http://globalnews.ca/news/1528752/update-vince-ready-to-meet-with-iker-fassbender-on-thursday/ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-teachers-strike-vince-ready-to-meet-with-jim-iker-and-peter-cameron-says-bctf-1.2747910 http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/08/minister-of-educations-meeting-with-bctf-and-bcpsea.html http://m.thetyee.ca/Opinion/2014/08/28/Fassbender-Settlement-Translated/ http://www.vancouversun.com/news/deal+teachers+dispute+mediation+possible/10153135/story.html http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/inexcusable-conduct-by-bc-government-and-teachers-union/article20216759/ http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton/staples+better+education+more+expert+teachers/10138409/story.html
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