Notes from Advocacy In Action Part 1 – Building Relationships

November 7, 2017

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

Guest Post: Effective Approaches to Resolving School Issues for Your Child With Special Needs

October 12, 2017

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

Advocacy In Action – a Workshop/Conference for Parents/Guardians of Children With Special Needs in BC Schools

September 1, 2017

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

Media Release October 4, 2016 Re: Private SES Funding

October 5, 2016

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

Special Needs Funding in BC Schools – It’s Not What You Think

June 25, 2016

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

Shoring Up The Cracks

May 31, 2016

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

Survey Results

May 24, 2016

For two weeks in April, the BC Parents of Special Needs Kids – Action for Equitable Access to Education group invited parents and caregivers from across the Province to share their thoughts on public education. The survey was targeted towards parents/caregivers who currently have children who experience extra support needs attending public school, as well … More Survey Results