Note: DPAC expects to hear the final numbers for budget shortfalls in SD57 on Wednesday, at the expanded committee of the whole. From the Vancouver Sun: School boards around the province are facing at least $56 million in budget cuts and considering eliminating more than 350 jobs heading into the …
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There was a recent article in the Tyee about students self-excluding from field trips, due to financial concerns: http://thetyee.ca/News/2014/04/10/Students-Self-Exclude/ A public school system is intended to provide all children with an equitable education, regardless of their family’s income. That means school fees should never stand in the way of a …
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At last night’s DPAC meeting, reference was made to two BCCPAC resources for parents. Links to these resources are here: http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/resources/individual-education-plans-guide-parents JUST UPDATED in 2014 – Many parents are not sure what to expect at an Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting. When they meet school staff on behalf of their …
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We are looking for willing people to step forward and be nominated for a rewarding position on our DPAC executive. Meetings occur on the first Monday of the month with an executive meeting one week before. Positions include the Chair, Vice-chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Directors, and District Associate. Executive Members have …
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Are you interested in attending the BCCPAC Conference and AGM in Richmond? We currently have two people interested in attending, and we will be finalizing this decision for April 15th. If you are interested in attending, please let us know before April 15th – email chair@sd57dpac.ca for more information. More information: http://conference.bccpac.bc.ca/ …
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The following materials were provided at last night’s DPAC meeting: 2014 april 7 – superintendents notes cupe – dpac april 7, 2014 PGDTA_PGDTA.Ad_Apr.2014
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Join us at a resolutions workshop to discuss how to vote at the provincial BCCPAC Conference. We will be starting at 11am at the Van Bien Training Centre. As food will be provided, we ask that you register. Register: http://dpacresolutions2014.eventbrite.ca Agenda: Nominations: http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/sites/default/files/nominationsonly2014_0.pdf Resolutions: http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/sites/default/files/articles/resolutionsonly2014.pdf As we will be providing food, pre-registration is …
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http://conference.bccpac.bc.ca/ The full schedule and speakers list is just being updated now – please check back soon for more details and a full list of speakers and sessions. Note: DPAC will be sending representatives to the BCCPAC meeting in Richmond – if you’re interested in attending, please let us know …
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http://britishcolumbia.compareschoolrankings.org/pdfs/Fraser_Institute_Report_Card_on_British_Columbia%E2%80%99s_Elementary_Schools_2014.pdf Some useful links that discuss the Fraser Institute methodology, and debate around these scores: http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/news-blog/finding-information-about-bc-schools I recently interviewed a Vancouver realtor about how house-hunting parents obtain information about K-12 schools. He said those relocating within the province often get advice from friends and relatives, but many families moving to …
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The 2014-15 Calendar was approved by the school board on February 25, 2014.2014-2015 Calendar, approved
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