Creating a Substance Use Prevention Plan – Free WebinarThe Ministry of Education and Child Care, in partnership with Dr. Hayley Watson, Adolescent Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Open Parachute is hosting three free webinars focused in helping you create a personalized step-by-step plan for implementing substance use prevention skills in your home. Dr. Watson will focus on specific steps you can take to ensure that you and your family are supported as you teach substance use prevention skills to your child/youth.
Key Takeaways:
Please register in advance by selecting the session which you would like to attend:
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Mental Health and Substance Use Team: [email protected]
Key Takeaways:
- Learn the skills that will help prevent your child and youth from using substances
- Navigate the challenges that arise while teaching these skills to your child and youth
- Create a step-by-step plan for implementing substance use prevention strategies
- Increase your ability to effectively support yourself and your child/youth at the same time
Please register in advance by selecting the session which you would like to attend:
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Mental Health and Substance Use Team: [email protected]
Ombudsperson Investigating Exclusion of Students from BC Public Schools.
The BC Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, has just announced an investigation into the exclusion of students from the K-12 public education system in British Columbia.
“Our office has received complaints from across the province about children, including those with disabilities, being excluded from school with little or no instruction,” said Chalke. “We will examine the extent to which K-12 students are being excluded from schools across the province and whether those exclusions are fair. We will assess the role of the Ministry of Education and Child Care and school districts in these exclusions.”
Read the full release here
BCCPAC released the following report in 2017:
Summary Report: Survey for Parents of Students who are denied a Full Day at School
Inclusive education remains one of the most prominent topics raised by parents seeking advocacy support from BCCPAC, by our Inclusive Education Committee, and through resolutions passed at our annual general meetings.
Members of our leadership team have been, and continue to, actively collaborate with the Ministry of Education and Child Care and other education partners to advance inclusive education initiatives. We are optimistic that this investigation will compliment these efforts and result in positive, actionable recommendations to further support all students.
How You Can Help
Parents and caregivers whose children have been affected by school exclusions are encouraged to contribute their experiences through a confidential questionnaire.
If you or your family have been impacted by school exclusions, we encourage you to participate by April 1, 2025. You can complete the questionnaire or choose to speak directly with an Ombudsperson investigator by providing your contact information in the questionnaire.
We encourage you to share this information with other families and communities who may wish to participate.
The BC Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, has just announced an investigation into the exclusion of students from the K-12 public education system in British Columbia.
“Our office has received complaints from across the province about children, including those with disabilities, being excluded from school with little or no instruction,” said Chalke. “We will examine the extent to which K-12 students are being excluded from schools across the province and whether those exclusions are fair. We will assess the role of the Ministry of Education and Child Care and school districts in these exclusions.”
Read the full release here
BCCPAC released the following report in 2017:
Summary Report: Survey for Parents of Students who are denied a Full Day at School
Inclusive education remains one of the most prominent topics raised by parents seeking advocacy support from BCCPAC, by our Inclusive Education Committee, and through resolutions passed at our annual general meetings.
Members of our leadership team have been, and continue to, actively collaborate with the Ministry of Education and Child Care and other education partners to advance inclusive education initiatives. We are optimistic that this investigation will compliment these efforts and result in positive, actionable recommendations to further support all students.
How You Can Help
Parents and caregivers whose children have been affected by school exclusions are encouraged to contribute their experiences through a confidential questionnaire.
If you or your family have been impacted by school exclusions, we encourage you to participate by April 1, 2025. You can complete the questionnaire or choose to speak directly with an Ombudsperson investigator by providing your contact information in the questionnaire.
We encourage you to share this information with other families and communities who may wish to participate.
Registration is open to all parents/caregivers who belong to a BCCPAC-member PAC or hold an Executive position on a BCCPAC-member DPAC. Check your membership status: https://bccpac.bc.ca/index.php/members/membership-list?view=memberlist
Pre-Summit Input Deadline: November 18
Register by November 18 to submit questions for the Ministry of Education and Child Care and suggest topics for the Strategic Planning breakout sessions.
Registration Deadline: November 25
Registrations received after the deadline (or when the event has reached maximum capacity) will be added to the waitlist and notified if a spot becomes available.
The Zoom event link will be sent by email when your registration has been processed (allow 3-5 days for processing). If you have not received the link by November 28, send an email to [email protected].
REGISTRATION LINK
Pre-Summit Input Deadline: November 18
Register by November 18 to submit questions for the Ministry of Education and Child Care and suggest topics for the Strategic Planning breakout sessions.
Registration Deadline: November 25
Registrations received after the deadline (or when the event has reached maximum capacity) will be added to the waitlist and notified if a spot becomes available.
The Zoom event link will be sent by email when your registration has been processed (allow 3-5 days for processing). If you have not received the link by November 28, send an email to [email protected].
REGISTRATION LINK
Board of Directors — 2024-2025
Bonnie McBride -President
Laura Ward – 1st Vice-President
Resha Sabti – 2nd Vice-President
Meredith Laird - Secretary
Victoria Brekkaas – Indigenous Director
Kendra Mann - Director
Simon Adams - Director
Keirsten Tymko - Director
Alex Mullaly - Director
Trish Coft - Director
Tracy Humphreys – Executive Director
Bonnie McBride -President
Laura Ward – 1st Vice-President
Resha Sabti – 2nd Vice-President
Meredith Laird - Secretary
Victoria Brekkaas – Indigenous Director
Kendra Mann - Director
Simon Adams - Director
Keirsten Tymko - Director
Alex Mullaly - Director
Trish Coft - Director
Tracy Humphreys – Executive Director