It is our hope that redistributing the same amount of money is not the ultimate goal, but instead revising the funding model is merely a step along the path to a truly inclusive and modern K-12 public education system. … More Thoughts on the Funding Model Review
Our recommendations are only the beginning of many changes that are required to provide a quality, equitable public education to all the children in our province. … More Parent-Led Groups Advocate Together for Access to Education
Let’s talk. Are you a student who is designated as special needs in the public school system? What do you think about this terminology? Are you a parent, and educator, a trustee, a Ministry of Education staffer? Have you already been working hard on trying to shift the language around this term? … More Inclusive language and special needs
Building Relationships was one of the excellent workshops we were fortunate to have at our second annual advocacy conference, Advocacy In Action (2017). It was presented by Erika Cedillo and José Duarte. You’re really going to have to look out for their next live version of this presentation, because their energy and enthusiasm really gave … More Notes from Advocacy In Action – Building Relationships
Building Relationships was one of the excellent workshops we were fortunate to have at our second annual advocacy conference, Advocacy In Action (2017). It was presented by Erika Cedillo and José Duarte. You’re really going to have to look out for their next live version of this presentation, because their energy and enthusiasm really gave … More Notes from Advocacy In Action Part 1 – Building Relationships
With the startup to the new school year, and the many challenges that parents typically encounter around this time, I thought it might be valuable to have a comprehensive guide to how to proceed. I turned to Inclusion BC to see if they could provide some guidance. This excellent and thorough document is what they … More Guest Post: Effective Approaches to Resolving School Issues for Your Child With Special Needs
Inclusion and students with special needs are the afterthought of the BC school system. … More The state of things
Whether your child has a confirmed diagnosis or you have a child who seems stuck in the system, join us for inspiration as well as practical tips and techniques. Hear from experts and real parents who’ve been through grueling experiences and managed to re-emerge with tools and supports for their children, while finding the right fit in the BC system. You’ll also find a community of parents who really get your experience and can help you feel less isolated. … More Advocacy In Action – a Workshop/Conference for Parents/Guardians of Children With Special Needs in BC Schools
Parent advocates decry BC government funding for select special needs private schools as elitist and segregatory For immediate release BRITISH COLUMBIA October 4, 2016 – Sending $1 million in special needs funding to select private schools smacks of elitism, says a parent advocacy group made up of BC parents of special needs children, … More Media Release October 4, 2016 Re: Private SES Funding
The allocation of services for students in various categories is not like a Chinese Food Menu…if you have designation “X”, it comes with egg rolls and a full time EA The Ministry began by determining, in a very broad way, approximately how much it will cost to meet the needs of students in certain special … More Special Needs Funding in BC Schools – It’s Not What You Think
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