Summit Presentations

• Starting a DPAC Advocacy Program - Susan Wilson
  • Presentation Slides
  • Session Recording
• Q&A with the Ministry of Education and Child Care
• The Art of Collective Decision-Making: Navigating PAC/DPAC Governance - Vea Coronado
  • Presentation Slides
  • Session Recording

Membership Summit Guide

• Welcome message from our Board of Directors
• Schedule of Events for the day, with details about the sessions and presenters
• Information from our Sponsors and Exhibitors

Resources to assist parents/guardians/caregivers as they advocate for their student's supports at school:

• BCCPAC Leadership Manual​
• Inclusion BC Parent Handbook​
• BCEdAccess Advocacy and Conflict Resolution​
• Student Rights​
• Parent/Guardian Rights​
• How to write an email​
• Preparing for a meeting​
• Running a productive meeting​
• Follow-up after the meeting​
• BCEdAccess Exclusion Tracker​
• Speaking Up BC​
• Autism BC resource listing​

PACs and DPACs are reminded to apply online for Community Gaming Grants between April 1 - June 30, 2024 to receive Gaming Grant funding in Fall 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Similarly DPACs and PACs must report on the spending within 90 days of their own fiscal year end. All reports and applications are done online. See all details on the CGG website.

PACs and DPACs can use Gaming funds to pay for their BCCPAC membership.

PAC/DPAC Community Gaming Grant Resources:

2024 PAC & DPAC Guidelines & Conditions

Gaming Grants FAQ

April 23 2024 webinar recording

April 23 2024 webinar presentation (slide deck)

Our annual parent education conference is a unique opportunity for parents across the province to gather, connect, discuss and network. Thank you to all who attended our 2024 in-person conference and made it a resounding success! We appreciate you taking time away from your family to join us. Please feel free to share these presentations and resources with your parent communities.

• It Can Happen to Anyone (ITCHA) - Neeru Muker (she/her), Program Facilitator, Children of the Street - PLEA Community Services
  • 10 Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online
  • COS Tips for Recognizing & Supporting Exploited Youth
  • How to Talk to Your Kids About Online Sexual Exploitation
  • Online Safety Plan
  • Red Flags of Online Exploitation
• Back to Basics - BCCPAC Board of Directors
  • Back to Basics
• Advocacy Support Volunteer Training - Tracy Humphreys, BCCPAC Executive Director
  • Morning Session (slides)
  • Afternoon Session (slides)
  • Techniques for Difficult Conversations
• Ministry of Education and Child Care Update - Jennifer McCrea, Assistant Deputy Minister, System Liaison and Supports Division
  • ECC Update
• Indigenous Education Update - Dr Amber Shilling, Executive Director, Indigenous Education, Ministry of Education and Child Care
  • Indigenous Education

• PowerPoint Slide Deck
• Video Recording

• PowerPoint Slide Deck
• Video Recording

• Welcome message from our President and Executive Director
• Schedule of Events for each day, with details about the sessions and presenters
• Information from our Sponsors and Exhibitors

Emerging Topics Discussion

• DPAC
• parent education
• pac