Parent booklets - quick read reference guides for parents in British Columbia.
Below are 5 excellent, easy read booklets written by parents for parents.
Our thanks go to Joyce Gram and Catherine Abraham for their time and dedication to helping parents.
Aboiginal Education - A Discussion Guide
Building Student Success in BC's Public Schools - A Guide for Parents
Individual Education Plans (IEP) - A Guide for Parents
Webcast on the IEP booklet, with the authors (47 minutes long)
Reading: Breaking Through the Barriers - A Discussion Guide
Student Assessment in BC's Public Schools - A Guide for Parents
Other Resources
SPEAC does not have an official stand on cel phone use for students.
Recent publications on Celphone safety Oct 2011 - Cel phones
no risk of cancer - Cel phones
cause cancer it is a complex issue.
Parent Appeal Process - Better known as "What to do, as a parent, when I have a problem at school"
You can also email the SPEAC President for support or direction
speac@sd62.bc.ca
Volunteers and the Law - Important reading for anyone who is holding a volunteer position.
Parent Guide to Facebook
BCCPAC has many good resourses on their webpage.
A few of them are listed here.
Supporting Student Success - This book (84 pages) is an excellent collaboration of the Education Partners in BC. This is a great book to read and share with your child's education partners.
It can be found broken down into sections, (smaller downloads) on BCCPAC's
webpage.
Speaking Up! - is a parent guide to advocating for students in public schools
is available to download free. SPEAC may have some printed copies. If you would like a printed version email the president to find out if one/some can be dropped off at your school.
BCCPAC resource webpage