Shoring Up The Cracks

For parents who have children who struggle in some or all academic areas, I have some thoughts I’d like to share about reporting student progress – in particular about reporting progress as it relates to IEP goals and objectives, so their child won’t be one of those who falls between the cracks. Spiral Curriculum: A … More Shoring Up The Cracks

One week till Advocacy Conference!!

***Get your tickets below!!*** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocating-for-special-needs-in-bc-schools-conference-tickets-20582695396 We’re so excited that we have one week to go until our Vancouver conference!  This is our first ‘in-person’ event.  Here are some of the actions our group has taken in the last year and a half: https://atomic-temporary-88612101.wpcomstaging.com/forced-out-survey-results/ https://atomic-temporary-88612101.wpcomstaging.com/2016/03/05/equitable-access-for-all/ https://atomic-temporary-88612101.wpcomstaging.com/in-the-news/ Please contact us at equitableaccesstoeducation@gmail.com if you would like an … More One week till Advocacy Conference!!

April 2 Morning Speaker – Lindsay Waddell

We are very fortunate to have Lindsay Waddell speaking in the morning at our April 2nd conference! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocating-for-special-needs-in-bc-schools-conference-tickets-20582695396 ***Get tickets at the link above*** Lindsay Waddell is a lawyer practicing with Moore Edgar Lyster in Vancouver. She currently practices a blend of labour, employment and human rights law but has spent much of the past … More April 2 Morning Speaker – Lindsay Waddell

Not just “noise”!

Citizens from all over BC have used our quick and easy email tool to tell Mike Bernier, the minister of education, that their public education funding concerns are more than just “noise.” Here is j… Source: Not just “noise”!

Exciting Speakers at April 2 Advocacy Conference

“We have an exciting lineup of speakers for our April 2nd Advocacy Conference! Tickets below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocating-for-special-needs-in-bc-schools-conference-tickets-20582695396 Birgitta von Kosigk worked on many special needs files, including Auton, Anderson, and Hewko. She also represented clients before human rights tribunals and in school board hearings. Currently, Birgitta works with individuals, families, and businesses to create better solutions in … More Exciting Speakers at April 2 Advocacy Conference

April 2 Advocacy Conference – Keynote Speaker Birgitta von Krosigk

We’re very excited to announce our keynote speaker, Birgitta von Krosigk! About the presentation – Advocating for the Advocate Register here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocating-for-special-needs-in-bc-schools-conference-tickets-20582695396 Being a parent or primary caregiver of a child with special needs brings with it many tasks and roles over and above the traditional parental/caregiver ones. This is on top of whatever role … More April 2 Advocacy Conference – Keynote Speaker Birgitta von Krosigk

Advocating for Special Needs in BC Schools – a Conference for Parents/Guardians

Buy tickets on Eventbrite now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocating-for-special-needs-in-bc-schools-conference-tickets-20582695396 APRIL 2, 2016 – 930 AM TO 430 PM, Roundhouse Community Centre, Vancouver, BC Contact us at equitableaccesstoeducation@gmail.com with any questions. Do you have a child who needs extra support at school? Wondering how to get your child what they need to survive and thrive in the system? Exhausted … More Advocating for Special Needs in BC Schools – a Conference for Parents/Guardians