Advocating for your child

Frequently Asked Questions

Parents and guardians are important partners in their children's education. In this section, you can find information, links and great tips to help you advocate for your children and ensure they are getting the education that meets their needs.

  1. What happens if the bullying continues even after the principal and parents have discussed the situation? Lorraine

  2. My child is sick and cannot go to school for over a month. Can we have a teacher come to our house? Sylvie L.

  3. If a child who has been through the IPRC process and has an Individual Education Plan (IEP) moves to a new school board, what are the responsibilities of parents and the new school to ensure that the IEP is implemented?

  4. Can a school refuse to enrol a student?

  5. Healthy schools: What are they and how can my school become one?

  6. What can I do if my child is being bullied?

  7. What can I do if a teacher is unable to help me with a problem?

  8. I will be meeting with my child’s teacher about questions and concerns I have. How can I prepare for this meeting?

  9. What can I do to make sure my child has access to an effective health and physical education program?

  10. I think my child needs special education support. What should I do?

  11. How do I know if my child needs special education support?

  12. How can I help my school become more environmentally friendly?