Parent involvement committees-PICs

What does the research say?

Parent Involvement Committees (PICs) are board-level committees that work to ensure school boards are effectively engaging parents. In this section, you will find information about the roles and responsibilities of PICs and the legislation governing them.

  • 2010

    Connecting with community and creating welcoming schools
    School council report 2010

    People for Education, 2010. This report is based on results of surveys of Ontario’s school councils.

  • 2010

    Parent engagement policy

    Ontario Ministry of Education, 2010. The Parent engagement policy emphasizes a vision of schools as places of partnership and respect, where every parent feels included.

  • 2009

    Parent Inclusion Manual

    People for Education, 2009. This manual contains information, tips, and ideas that have come from parents, community agencies and educators across the province.