February Meeting

NVPAC’s February General Meeting will be devoted to a panel session with the topic “Advocating for your Child”.  The objective is to provide a broad overview to parents as to how and when to advocate for their child.

NVPAC Program Facilitator Mike Sexsmith will present a short introduction to advocacy and an overview of existing supports, including organizations and on-line materials.

The main portion of the evening will feature a question and answer session with a panel of experts representing several key perspectives, including the following:

-          an educational services expert from the school district

-          a secondary school administrator

-          a secondary school counsellor

-          a secondary school teacher

-          an elementary school administrator

-          an elementary school teacher

-          a wise parent

Meeting attendees will be able to submit questions anonymously, and each question will be answered by at least two panel members.

Please forward this message to your parent communities, and plan to join us for this informative event:

7:00 pm - Wednesday, 26^th February, 2014

Mountain View Room – 5^th Floor

Education Services Centre

2121 Lonsdale Avenue

Free parking is available in the underground garage; enter from 21st Street.  Proceed via elevator to the 5th floor.