SPECIAL EDUCATION AND YOUR CHILD – A PARENT TO PARENT POST Does your child have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a Special Education need? If so, you are not alone – according to the Ontario Ministry of Education, 17.4% of students in 2021-2022 received Special Education programs and/or services. How can you ensure …
In November, we had the honor of attending a meeting with Most Rev. Archbishop Leo at the Head office of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The Archdiocese of Toronto includes the City of Toronto, as well as the surrounding regional municipalities of Peel, York, and Durham, and the northern section of Simcoe County. As advocates for …
WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? A PARENT TO PARENT POST When Jesus asked the disciples who others said he was, they offered a variety of persons alive and dead. Jesus then asked the disciples directly, who they say He was. The teaching illustrated the importance of identification and mission. What did Jesus say about …
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may seek not so much to …
Fostering a Catholic Identity in Catholic Schools: Strategies for Parents and Educators As parents and educators, we all play a crucial role in fostering a strong Catholic identity within our Catholic schools. It is our shared responsibility to ensure that our children not only receive a high-quality education but also grow spiritually and deepen their …
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As parents, we play a crucial role in shaping our children’s lives and guiding them toward success. We teach them values, educate them about the world, and help them navigate through their educational journey. But how often do we personally get involved and set the example of what it means to be a part of …
Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education (OAPCE) Unveils New Website and Commemorates 85th Anniversary Toronto, Ontario – October 10, 2023 The Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education (OAPCE) is thrilled to introduce its freshly launched website, coinciding with a significant milestone – the celebration of its 85th anniversary. This newly revamped digital hub …
With gender identity and its place in schools exploding across the Canadian media landscape, a Catholic parent group is pleased to find political proponents of safeguarding parental voice and authority. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is the latest leader to add his voice to the gender pronoun debate, following New Brunswick and Saskatchewan Premiers Blaine Higgs …
With the issue of gender identity in schools making headlines across the Canadian media landscape, the Ontario Association of Parents In Catholic Education (OAPCE), is heartened to see political leaders championing the cause of safeguarding parental voice and authority. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, in particular, has joined the debate, echoing the sentiments of New Brunswick …
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