PAC Useful Links

We have provided some useful links below. If you know of useful links that don't appear below, please let us know and we would be happy to check them out and add them if approriate.

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BCCPAC's Education Partners

National and Provincial Affiliates

PACs and DPACs in BC

BC Sites

Canadian Sites

U.S. Sites

Other International Sites

BCCPAC's Education Partners

• BC College of Teachers

• BC Ministry of Education

• BC Principals' and Vice-Principals' Association

• BC Public Schools Employers' Association

• NEW BC School District Secretary-Treasurers' Association

• BC School Superintendents' Association

• BC School Trustees' Association

• BC Teachers' Federation

• Canadian Union of Public Employees

BCCPAC's National and Provincial Affiliates

• Canadian Home & School Federation

Represents parents committed to improving the quality of education available to their children on a national level. The umbrella organization for ten provincial affiliates, including BCCPAC.

• Alberta Home and School Councils' Federation

• Manitoba Association of Parent Councils

• New Brunswick Federation of Home and School Associations, Inc.

• Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of School Councils

• Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations, Inc.

• Quebec Federation of Home and School Associations

• Saskatchewan Association of School Councils

PACs and DPACs in BC

• Blakeburn Elementary PAC, SD 43

• Central Okanagan DPAC, SD 23

• Comox Valley Parents' Advisory Council

• Cumberland Junior Parents' Advisory Council

• Deep Cove PAC. SD 63, North Saanich

• Gilmore School's PAC, SD 38

• Gray Elementary School PAC, SD 37

• Hillcrest Elementary School PAC - Salmon Arm

• James Ardiel PAC Society, SD 36

• Kootenay Lake SD 8 DPAC

• Kootenay Lake SD 8 DPAC (Eastshore)

• Lord Byng Secondary School PAC

• McTavish Elementary School PAC, SD 63, Saanich

• New Westminster DPAC

• North Surrey Secondary School, SD 36 

• Oak Bay High School PAC

• Prince George DPAC, SD 57

• Quilchena PAC, Vancouver

• Red Bluff PAC, SD 28

• Richmond DPAC, SD 38

• Rose Valley Elementary School PAC - on the Westside in Kelowna, BC.

• School District 69 DPAC

• South Delta Secondary School - PAC, SD 37

• Surrey DPAC, SD 36

• Victoria Confederation of Parents Advisory Councils (VCPAC)

• West Vancouver DPAC

• Yahk Elementary School PAC, SD 8

BC Sites

• Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (AMSSA) - A coalition of over 80 organizations providing multicultural programs and immigrant settlement services throughout BC.

• ArtStarts - Innovative arts programs for youth, practical resources for teachers and artists, leadership in advocacy for arts in education.

• BC Dairy Foundation - Encourages healthy eating and active lifestyles through school Milk Programs, Milk Run and Milk School Spirit Week.

• BC Gaming Commission

• BC Government - Homepage

• BC Human Rights Commission

• BC Manual of School Law K - 12

• BC Ministry for Children and Family Development

• BC Ministry of Education - Homepage

• BC Ministry of Education Policy Website - Find a Ministry policy, about policy changes and how policy works

• BC Learning Connection - Supplies licensed video resources to the K-12 school system in BC

• BC Safe School Centre - Provides resources, training information and links to other websites on the development and support of safe school and community environments. Resource Catalogue available to register and borrow videos, books and media kits. Online searchable catalogue also available.

• BC Statistics - Statistical agency of the BC Government.

• BC WorkInfoNet Youth Site - Provides BC youth aged 15 to 29 with access to current, online career planning, work search and labour market information.

• BC WorkInfonet Youth Site Facilitator's Guide - Assists educators and career practitioners to introduce the Internet and Youth Site.

• BCTF Professional Development Calendar - BC Teachers' Federation professional development calendar.

• CAPP Work Experience Policy - Updated policy on the work experience component of Career and Personal Planning.

• Career Planning for Students and Parents - Information on career planning and transition to post-secondary education or work.

• Center for Education Information (CEISS) - An independent, non-profit agency providing information on BC's education institutions and labour market/career research.

• Course Equivalency - External credentials may give BC students graduation credits for learning in the community.

• NEW Delta School District Parent Centre

• EdInfo - A weekly electronic digest of education news and information distributed by the BC Ministry of Education.

• Emergency Social Services - Provincial emergency response program.

• Federation of Invisible Disabilities - Canadian organization providing support for those with learning disabilities, brain injuries, autism, ADD, ADHD, fetal alcohol syndrome and more.

• First Nations Education Steering Committee - Encourages discussion on education matters affecting First Nations in BC. Information on activities, programs, upcoming events and publications.

• Fraser Institute - An economic (market driven) think tank. Publishes school "report cards".

• Geared 2 Youth - On scholarship and community involvement opportunities for youth. Sponsored by ICBC.

• Graduation (Grade 11 and 12): External Courses - On learning activities offered outside the school system that can be applied toward graduation credit. Music, dance, drama, lifesaving, flight training, etc.

• Grade 12 Provincial Examinations - Copies of past examinations and keys.

• Home Room - On the history of education and schools in BC.

• ICBC - Graduated Licensing Program. Plus Geared 2 Youth.

• ICBC Way To Go School Program - A project of the RoadSense Team (a partnership between ICBC and Autoplan Brokers) to help BC communities promote traffic safety awareness among students and parents.

• Innovation and Imagination - Joint public/private partnership celebrating the evolution and impact of education in BC.

• IRPs - BC Ministry of Education Integrated Resource Packages.

• Learning Disabilities Association of Vancouver

• Literacy BC - Provincial organization promoting and supporting literacy activities in BC.

• Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

• Office of the Ombudsman - Receives inquiries and complaints about practices and services of public bodies. Publications, reports and complaint form available.

• Open Learning Agency - Provides formal and informal education and training opportunities for learners around the world.

• Open School - Offers innovative and timely education programs for BC K-12 curriculum.

• Parents and Applied Academics - Explains Applied Academics, the option of a different teaching approach, specific courses and skills.

• PASBC (Post-Secondary Application Service of BC) - Links to education resources and institutions, plus financial assistance information. Opening Doors allows users to investigate over 1300 academic programs.

• Passport to Education Program - Recognizes student achievement in grades 9 to 12.

• Provincial Learning Network (PLNet) - Telecommunications network, implemented and maintained by the provincial government, connecting the public school system and BC College and Institute system to each other and the Internet.

• NEW Rural Communities Summit

• Simon Fraser University

• Society for the Advancement of Excellence in Education - Provides education research and information for policymakers, education partners and the public.

• University of British Columbia 

• University of Northern British Columbia

• University of Victoria

• Way To Go (ICBC) School Program - See ICBC Way To Go above.

Canadian Sites

• Canadian Educational Policy and Administration Network - A forum for information about education issues including school policy, technology partnerships, safe schools, funding.

• Canadian Education Association - Bilingual, non-profit organization for the improvement of education.

• Canadian Library Index - Links to public and post-secondary libraries.

• Canadian Parents for French - National network of volunteers promoting French language learning opportunities for young Canadians.

• CanConnect - Building ICT (information, communications and technology) skills for Canadian youth.

• CanLearn - Information and interactive planning tools to explore learning and education opportunities, research occupations, develop learning strategies, and create financial plans to achieve goals.

• Citzine - A web magazine by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

• Council of Ministers of Education, Canada - The national voice for education in Canada.

• Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) - A national organization to strengthen Canada's cultural workforce.

• Education Law Reporter - Information on education law publications, seminars and Web Research Services.

• Generations CanConnect - Government of Canada SchoolNet GrassRoots program to bring youth and senior citizens together to explore and record seniors' contributions to their country and communities.

• Gifted Canada - Information on bright and gifted children.

• Learning Disabilities Association of Canada

• Media Awareness Network - On media education and awareness in the home, school and community. Also Web Awareness: Knowing the Issues on the challenges and issues that arise as children and young people go on the Internet.

• National Symposium on Arts Education - A virtual symposium for exchanging information, highlighting research, promoting issues and celebrating accomplishments.

• NEW Parent Resource Centre of Ottawa - Strengthening the capacity of the Ottawa community to raise our children.

• School Net - Brings together educators and students to share education resources, enhance learning, develop information technology skills, and encourage the use of technology in the classroom.

• Statistics Canada - Also Learning Resources to connect students and teachers to the vast array of free Canadian information and teaching resources.

• Studentawards.com - Database of scholarships, bursaries, fellowships, grants and other financial awards.

• Volunteer Canada - Promotes volunteerism and community participation in Canada.

U.S. Sites

• NEW Alliance for Parental Involvement in Education - A non-profit organization which assists and encourages parental involvement in education, wherever that education takes place, in public school, private school or at home.

• Awesome Library - An internet library database of 22,000 reviewed resources, including the top 5% in education.

• Children's Partnership (TCP) - On technology issues affecting children.

• Coalition for America's Children - Calls attention to serious obstacles impeding children's well-being and encourages "campaigning for kids" through candidate forums involving the community and media.

• ECS e-Clips - A daily online education news service, with top stories of the day and a link to Education Week's extensive daily news roundup.

• Education in Our Communities - A discussion guide to encourage citizens to "talk about schools", examine issues, develop new ideas and find common ground for constructive action.

• ERIC - Over 3000 resources on a variety of education issues

• Family Education Network - A parenting and education resource on education, family and child-related information.

• KIDSNET - Encourages media literacy in children and a commitment to educational excellence in broadcasters.

• National Education Goals - Information on the 8 goals, including parental participation, defined by the Governors and Congress to improve learning and teaching in the nation's education system.

• National Issues Forum - Deliberations on policy issues.

• National PTA - United States volunteer organization working on behalf of children.

• Parents for Public Schools - A national organization of community-based chapters working in public schools through broad-based enrollment, meaningful parent involvement and district-wide improvement.

• Parents Guide to the Internet - US Department of Education. Publications for parents. Online resources for parents and children include Yahooligans and Get Net Wise.

• Parents Helping Parents - A family resource center serving parents of children with special needs.

• Protecting Students from Harassment and Hate Crime - A Guide for Schools (January 1999) developed by the US Department of Education.

• NEW Reclaiming Youth Network, Dr. Martin Brokenleg, Professor, Native American Studies, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

• NEW US Department of Education Publications - Publishes information for teachers, administrators, policy-makers, researchers, parents, students and others with a stake in education.

• Vaughn Next Century Learning Center - The "Little School That Could" in Los Angeles, California. A story of a vision for a school, parent involvement, accountability, teacher quality and governance.

Other International Sites

• NEW ACE, Advisory Centre for Education - An independent advice centre for parents, offering information about state education in England and Wales for 5-16 year olds.

• NEW Research and Information on State Education - RISE commissions research and brings existing research findings together, disseminating work through publications and seminars.