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BCCPAC Advocacy Project Resources
BCCPAC produces many resources for parents on advocacy and the BCCPAC Advocacy Project. You may order copies of the following publications from BCCPAC by submitting the  BCCPAC Resources Order Form.
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New for 2008
Speaking Up! A parent guide to advocating for students in public schools
Newly updated and expanded! This 44-page guide, developed by the BCCPAC Advocacy Project, helps parents navigate the public school system and solve problems their children are having in BC public schools. It explains how the school system works, outlines parents' and students' rights and responsibilities, provides strategies for advocating for children and supporting student self-advocacy. 44 pages. $3 per copy for members.
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| Self-help Guides: Meeting Survival, Problem Solving |
Other Recommended Reading and Viewing
The Ministry of Education publishes a wide range of information and resources. Following are some of the major listings.
Aboriginal Education
BC Performance Standards
K-12 Curriculum/IRPs
Relevant Legislation, Manual of School Law
School/District Contacts
Special Education
Technology Resources
Other important websites
BC Ombudsman
Ministry of Attorney General
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Ministry of Community Services
Frequently used publications
Fair Schools Report. Published by the BC Ombudsman, May 1995. Available free of charge. Call 1-800-567-3247
Keeping Schools Safe: A Practical Guide for Principals and Vice-Principals. Published by the BC Principals' and Vice-Principals' Association and BC School Trustees' Association as part of the BC Safe Schools Initiative, June 1999
Parent's Guide to Individual Education Planning. Two versions:
Volunteers and the Law. Published by the Law Foundation of British Columbia and the People's Law School.
Enquiry BC
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