Math Learning – When is the Conversation Over?
Position Statement | Open Letter to Minister Eggen: Math Learning and Parent Voice Dear Minister Eggen; A recent letter from Deputy Minister of Education Curtis Clarke states the department has cut off communication with Dr. Tran-Davies on the issue of math education....Nominate an Outstanding Volunteer in Education
Let volunteers know the difference they make to education! Fill in the form to nominate an outstanding school volunteer. School volunteers do so much for us. Do a little something for them! Each year, CAPSC recognizes the Calgary volunteers who make an enormous...Planning for a New Year at CAPSC
Volunteer Recognition Each year, CAPSC recognizes the Calgary volunteers who make an enormous difference to the success of our schools and students. Do you know a master community builder, fundraising champ, financial wizard or amazing event organizer? Tell...Transportation Recommendations
With bus fees for Calgary students potentially doubling, CAPSC calls for additional transportation funding CAPSC requests that the CBE invest in the technology and training recommended in the independent technical review, and that Alberta Learning provide additional...About the Alberta Fires
Thanks to those caring for Wood Buffalo’s evacuees Parents know that teachers make an enormous difference in the daily lives of our children, but may not stop to think about what happens when crisis hits. As fire devastated Fort McMurray, school staff made...CAPSC AGM & Other Updates
Thanks to all of you who have supported CAPSC’s actions and events through the past year! Your support helped create significant change to the way that the CBE is now involving parents in decision-making. More ways to provide parent perspective on education are...Math Excellence Event Summary
On January 28, CAPSC was pleased to present our Math Excellence Night on behalf of Calgary parents. The intention was to allow parents and other stakeholders in education to glimpse some best practices, and hopefully continue the dialogue in their own community...Upcoming Forum on Excellence in Math Education
Thursday, January 28th | 7 PM Performing Arts Centre | Webber Academy 1515-93 Street SW What are some best practices being used to achieve results in mathematics? What specific ideas can parents use to support their child’s learning at home? How are the needs of...November 2015 Meeting
November Meeting: Monday November 16, 2015 AGENDA | Public Engagement – Transportation – Math Learning – Budget Thanks to the parents who joined us at our November meeting to discuss transportation, public engagement, math learning and school...About the Opinion Editorial
Dear Members; We appreciate the information that you have provided over the past few months about how changes to busing have affected you. The volume of emails and comments received on our petition confirmed that these changes have been stressful and troubling for...Opinion Editorial on Transportation Costs
CAPSC executive believes that parent consultation in matters concerning our children is of key importance to membership. Having access to detailed data is a critical part of understanding the situation and allowing an informed discussion of options going forward. It...Join us on Monday, November 16, 2015
MEETING | 7 – 9 PM | Monday, November 16 2015 Evergreen Theatre’s Oak Room | 1709 8th Ave NE | Mayland Heights All parents are welcome to join us to discuss issues of concern in education. Our agenda will include the following topics: Current Action Items CBE...Stakeholders Walk 1.8 KM To Support Kids
Next Meeting: Monday, November 16 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | 1709 8th Ave NE | Mayland Heights CAPSC executive thanks the representatives from provincial and municipal government who joined us as we walked 1.8 kilometres from the McDougall Centre to the CBE’s...
Minister of Education says CAPSC concerns are legitimate
We want you to know that we were encouraged by Minister of Education David Eggen’s response when we met with him on September 21 to discuss concerns expressed by our members. (Currently, CAPSC represents 40,000 children via school council and individual memberships.) We appreciate that the Minister met with us so quickly to consult on both transportation and budget. In last week’s Global TV clip, Minister Eggen acknowledged that CAPSC’s concerns are legitimate.