As part of the upcoming Estates General on Education, the RCPAQ is consulting with parents of Quebec students. This consultation will serve to document what parents are experiencing, observing, and what they want for the future of their children.
Whether it’s a few minutes or more, you choose how far you want to go, as three options are available, ranging from a quick comment to a full survey.
We don’t just ask parents about what’s wrong. We also want to know your positions and opinions on what is important or a priority, what needs to be improved, and what should be preserved.
If you work in education, answer from your experience and perspective as a parent of a student, not from your professional role.
Your situation
A few points before we begin
Simple information that will allow for a better understanding of the realities behind the answers.
Mandatory step
All information remains completely anonymous.
Required
What type of community do you live in?
How many school-aged children do you have?
What levels of education are they in?
The confidentiality of your answers is protected in accordance
with applicable privacy laws.
The choice is yours.
How far do you want to go?
The three options are complementary. Start with just one if you wish; you can always go further.
OPTION 01SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
What would you like to tell us?
Answer one, two or all three questions. You can choose another
option afterwards without re-entering your profile information.
You can share an experience your child has had, a challenge,
a success, an idea or a solution that hasn’t been covered
in this survey.
OPTION 0215 QUESTIONS
Share your views with a few simple moves
For each question, move the slider to the position that best
reflects your views.
01
Changing how things are done
How willing would you be to rethink current practices
and structures to improve the education system?
50% / 50%
No changeExtensive changes
02
The pace of change
Should the education system evolve gradually or more quickly?
50% / 50%
Gradual improvementRapid changes
03
Equity and equal opportunity
How important are equity and equal opportunity for students
in the school system to you?
50% / 50%
Not at allVery important
04
The fundamental role of schools
What is your view on the fundamental role of schools?
50% / 50%
Focus on teaching and academic learningPlay a broader social role
05
Educational pathways
Where do you stand?
50% / 50%
Common and similar educational offerings for everyoneMore personalized programs and pathways
06
Girls and boys
Differences between girls and boys are observed in some
educational indicators, including results and academic
success. In your opinion, to what extent should schools
adjust their expectations, requirements or teaching methods
depending on whether they are teaching girls or boys?
50% / 50%
No adjustments between boys and girlsSignificant adjustments between boys and girls
07
Local circumstances
In your opinion, to what extent should schools adjust their
expectations, requirements or teaching methods based on
the community or region in which they are located?
50% / 50%
No adjustments; a standardized approach across QuebecSignificant adjustments based on the community or region
08
Resource allocation
In your opinion, how should student support resources be allocated?
50% / 50%
Allocate resources similarly among all studentsAllocate more resources to students with greater needs
09
Students’ special needs
In your opinion, to what extent should schools adjust their
expectations, requirements or teaching methods to meet
each student’s special needs?
50% / 50%
The same expectations and practices for everyoneSignificant adjustments based on each student’s needs
10
Students with special needs
In your opinion, how should teaching and services
be organized for students with special needs?
50% / 50%
Mainly in regular classrooms, with the necessary supportMainly in specialized classes or groups
11
Vocational training
In your opinion, what place should vocational training
have in high school education?
50% / 50%
Remain a separate pathwayBe more integrated into high school
12
Discipline and safety
How far should schools be able to intervene when a student
repeatedly disrupts learning or compromises the safety of others?
50% / 50%
Keep the student in their class or school whenever
possible, with support
Be able to remove the student from their class or school
when the situation warrants it
13
Tomorrow’s schools
To what extent should it be possible to adapt traditional
school standards and models (grounds, schoolyards,
buildings, government ownership) to the needs
and circumstances of the community?
50% / 50%
Maintain similar traditional standards and models everywhereAllow more flexibility in size, spaces and facilities
14
Decisions concerning your child
When a decision directly concerns your child,
what role should the parent have?
50% / 50%
Only be informed of the decisionParticipate actively and directly in the decision with the school
15
School decisions
In decisions concerning all students in a school,
what role should parents have?
50% / 50%
Only be consulted and informed of decisionsParticipate actively and directly in decisions
OPTION 03FULL SURVEY
03
The full survey will appear here.
Your profile information and any responses you have already
provided in the other options will be transferred to the
full survey. You can review and change them as needed.
Thank you for your participation!
Thanks to parents who take the time to share their experiences, concerns, and ideas, we will be able to accurately represent the realities of families throughout Quebec.
This participation will help us to highlight the priorities, points of convergence and desired changes for the school of tomorrow.
You can share an experience your child has had, a challenge, a success, an idea or a solution that hasn’t been covered in this survey.