SE Kootenay DPAC Resources

The Southeast Kootenay District Advisory Council (DPAC) has gathered a list of resources for parents and parent groups. If you have a resource that you think belongs in this list please contact us.

To search for more resources see the list of Educational Partner Links located at the bottom of the page.

Local resource documents are uploaded to the website in PDF format, if you do not already have a PDF Reader installed on your computer please click on the Get ADOBE Reader logo below.

**Boy Smarts - Mentoring Boys For Success At School - Barry MacDonald**

In this book you will find 100 imaginative and practical guidelines for authentic engagement in meeting boy's varied learning needs. It's not a cookbook or managerial guide that reduces complex human interaction to a simple formula. It offers real-life guidance based on a growing body of research from leading authorities, that parents and teachers can actually use. Available for loan. Please contact us.

**What Really Matters for Struggling Readers - Richard L. Allington"

Note from author - "...We have tried to cut through the research jargon and at least some of the messiness and provide plain language guides for teaching students to read. Our main focus is helping you (teachers) use the research as you plan and deliver reading lessons to your students..." Available for loan. Please contact us.

DPAC Toolkit

The DPAC Toolkit is a compilation of PDF documents targeted to PACs. Download the compressed .zip file and unpack it to your computer then you can view any of the documents with Adobe Reader. (52MB .zip File)

SE Kootenay DPAC Brochure

General information regarding the SE Kooteany DPAC, who we are and what we do.

SE Kootenay DPAC Constitution and Bylaws

Copy of our Constitution and Bylaws, amended April 14, 2010

SE Kootenay DPAC Policy and Procedure Manual

Here is a copy of our Policy and Procedure manual, updated April 14, 2010

Six Steps of Making Motions

A guide to making motions at meetings.

Supporting Early Learners - published by Partners in Learning

Partners in Learning believes that children have the best possible chance to reach their full potential when educators and parents work in partnership to provide supportive learning environments. What can I do to support my child’s early learning experiences? We have a set of 4 newsletters that schools and parent groups can use to answer this very important question.

Supporting Early Learners - published by Partners in Learning-Issue 1 - Reading Experience

Supporting Early Learners - published by Partners in Learning-Issue 2 - Understanding and Comprehending What We Read

Supporting Early Learners - published by Partners in Learning-Issue 3 - Writing: Getting Ideas Down

Supporting Early Learners - published by Partners in Learning-Issue 4 - Writing: Making it Better