Welcome to the Southeast Kootenay District Parent Advisory Council website

What's New

2011-09-15

SD5 Draft Policies for Review and Feedback

2012-06-15

DPAC Meeting Dates

The District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) of School District 5 Southeast Kootenay, is the umbrella organization that brings together Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) in SD 5 -- Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford and the South Country region of British Columbia Canada.

What do we offer?

Advocacy Project
Monthly meeting with updates on what is happening in our district
Workshops
Open discussion forums for PAC Concerns
Representation on school district committees
Information on membership in the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils
Resources and information on current issues and changes in education
Assistance in forming effective PACs
Ongoing support for parents and PACs
Liaison between school level (PAC) and the Provincial Level (BCCPAC)

Rights and Responsibilities

Parents have the right and responsibility to participate in the process of determining the educational goals, policies and services provided for their children. They have a primary responsibility to ensure that children are provided with the healthy supportive environment necessary for learning. They have a responsibility to help shape and support the goals of the school system and share the task of educating their young."

BC Ministry of Education