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Friday, May 3, 2024

7:45 am

Breakfast - Airport Ballroom Foyer

8:45 am

Opening Remarks, Welcome & Acknowledgements

9:00 am

Minister of Education and Child Care
The Honourable Rachna Singh

9:30 am

It Can Happen to Anyone (ITCHA)
Neeru Muker (she/her)
Program Facilitator, Children of the Street - PLEA Community Services

ITCHA is a 60-minute prevention-based workshop designed for parents, caregivers, service providers and community audiences. This presentation includes a comprehensive overview of youth sexual exploitation in British Columbia, case studies and trends affecting youth, online exploitation, an overview of legal issues surrounding sexual exploitation, and family support.

10:45 am Nutrition Break - Airport Ballroom Foyer
11:00 am BREAKOUT SESSIONS (pre-selected with registration)

Life All Over the Spectrum

The panel consists of autistic adolescents and young adults who share very personal and deep stories in order to teach and demonstrate what inclusion should look like. In a conversational style, panelists will share stories of challenge, barriers, as well as what has worked for them to be successful and included. The panel will not only educate, but will help to reduce stigma, with the ultimate goal that the audience will gain insight into what might make inclusion and accessibility successful. There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and engage with the panelists. This panel has spoken at the University of the Fraser Valley over 10 times and is a highlight for the community. The panel has also been featured in other conferences, communities and has spoken at a local school district.

Back to Basics

Think PACs aren’t your thing? Think again! Join the BCCPAC Board as we go back to basics and build a toolkit together. We'll chat about community and team building, finding new faces and how to make your PAC or DPAC more inclusive. Get ready to share your own success stories and leave with fresh ideas to bring your community together. Let’s make PACs for everyone!

Advocacy Support Volunteer Training

Join us for an insightful presentation aimed at equipping volunteers in each school district with essential tools and knowledge to support parents and caregivers in advocating for their children. This foundational training covers critical topics such as legal frameworks, communication strategies, advocacy skills and understanding the roles and boundaries of individuals and organizations in the education system, including PACs, DPACs, and BCCPAC. We'll provide some useful resources, guidance on how to find factual information and when to seek outside help. Through this training, we aim to build a strong foundation of leadership and support for parents and caregivers, ensuring a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for all students.

12:20 pm

Lunch Break - Airport Ballroom Foyer

1:20 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS (pre-selected with registration)

Life All Over the Spectrum

The panel consists of autistic adolescents and young adults who share very personal and deep stories in order to teach and demonstrate what inclusion should look like. In a conversational style, panelists will share stories of challenge, barriers, as well as what has worked for them to be successful and included. The panel will not only educate, but will help to reduce stigma, with the ultimate goal that the audience will gain insight into what might make inclusion and accessibility successful. There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and engage with the panelists. This panel has spoken at the University of the Fraser Valley over 10 times and is a highlight for the community. The panel has also been featured in other conferences, communities and has spoken at a local school district.

Back to Basics

Think PACs aren’t your thing? Think again! Join the BCCPAC Board as we go back to basics and build a toolkit together. We'll chat about community and team building, finding new faces and how to make your PAC or DPAC more inclusive. Get ready to share your own success stories and leave with fresh ideas to bring your community together. Let’s make PACs for everyone!

Advocacy Support Volunteer Training

Join us for an insightful presentation aimed at equipping volunteers in each school district with essential tools and knowledge to support parents and caregivers in advocating for their children. This foundational training covers critical topics such as legal frameworks, communication strategies, advocacy skills and understanding the roles and boundaries of individuals and organizations in the education system, including PACs, DPACs, and BCCPAC. We'll provide some useful resources, guidance on how to find factual information and when to seek outside help. Through this training, we aim to build a strong foundation of leadership and support for parents and caregivers, ensuring a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for all students.

2:40 pm Nutrition Break - Airport Ballroom Foyer
2:55 pm

Updates from the Ministry of Education and Child Care
Jennifer McCrea, Assistant Deputy Minister
System Liaison and Supports Division, Ministry of Education and Child Care

Join us for a session with Assistant Deputy Minister Jennifer McCrea. She will update us on food program funding, provincial guidance on district cell phone use policies, and student success.

3:40 pm

Indigenous Education: Continue to go Forward with Courage
Brad Baker, Assistant Superintendent of Indigenous Education, Ministry of Education and Child Care

British Columbia is a leader when it comes to Indigenous Education. We have done great work and there is still more to do. During this session participants will dive into recent changes to policy and legislation, and will collaborate on how they are an important part of moving Indigenous Education forward.

4:55pm Closing Remarks & Door Prizes
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