School District #73

Parents are vital partners in their children’s education. Study after study show that parental involvement is a major factor in a child’s academic success. B.C. parents have always found ways to support their children academically at home and now they have a legal right to volunteer at their children’s schools. Volunteering may not be for everyone, but it’s an exciting option for those parents who want to be more directly involved in their children’s education. Some of the ways to become more involved with your child’s education are:

• School Planning Councils
• Parent Advisory Councils
• District Parent Advisory Councils

District Parent Advisory Councils

District Parent Advisory Councils (DPACs) allow parents to have input into the education system at the school district level. They are a valuable link between local Parent Advisory Councils and the school board.

Like Parent Advisory Councils, DPACs may choose to be members of the British Columbia Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC).

DPAC Purpose

The DPAC is the legislated parent voice at the school district level, representing the collective views of PACs in a school district.

A DPAC advises the school board on any matter relating to education in the school district. DPACs advocate for parental involvement in the education system and give input into the development of education policy and curricula.

2010/2011 Calendar

Regular DPAC meetings usually occur on the third Tues of each month.

• October 19, 2010
• November 16, 2010
• December 14, 2010
• January 18, 2011
• February 15, 2011
• March 15, 2011
• April 19, 2011
• May 17, 2011

All meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre at
7:00pm - 9:00pm in room 1B.