Toolbox
Guides, publications and templates
to facilitate your parental involvement in education.
Guides and publications
For the sake of the environment, we only publish electronic versions, which also enables us to make changes quickly if necessary. The guides are therefore constantly evolving and truly up-to-date.
My involvement
to make a difference.
A guide to parental involvement in the school system.
- A simple yet comprehensive summary of opportunities for parental involvement in the school system.
- An invaluable aid for any parent interested in getting involved in their child’s school.
GLOSSARY OF INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION
Guide to terms, acronyms and abbreviations used in Quebec education.
- Enlightening definitions of the vocabulary commonly used in the world of education.
- A practical reference for all parents involved in school affairs.
COSTS CHARGED TO PARENTS
Guide to free schooling in the youth sector
- Information and resources to help you understand free schooling and the role of authorities and parents in relation to school fees.
- Tables summarizing the legislative and regulatory frameworks applicable to free schooling.
Preparation for the parent’s
general meeting
Guide and suggestions
- A document to prepare for a key moment of parental engagement.
- Ideas and suggestions to ensure active and enthusiastic participation from parents.
TRAINING FOR GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS
Tips and tricks
- Here are a few ideas to help you make the most of your training.
- Links to online documents on the Ministry’s website.
Special projects in the education sector
Why and how?
- Why and how do you implement a special project in an educational environment?
- What is the Intensive English Project and what does the research say?
SPECIAL PURPOSE FUNDS OR FOUNDATIONS
What to choose for managing funds from solicitations or donations
- How to manage a school effectively, in full compliance with the Education Act.
- What are the differences between a “foundation” and a “special purpose fund”?
Parent Participation Organization
Start-up and operation
- A document to inform parents on how to start a PPO and ensure its smooth running.
- Ideas and suggestions for identifying needs and fostering collaboration.
DELIBERATIVE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
Overview of the general process
- Explains the procedures of a Parents’ Committee or Governing Board meeting.
- For parents who have never attended a deliberative assembly, so that they can understand how it works.
Drafting minutes
Guide
- Includes tips for drafting minutes, as well as examples of minute elements.
- This guide is intended specifically for the secretary, who is responsible for taking the minutes.
Appointment of parent members to the Board of Directors (for francophone CSS only)
Presentation on CSS budgets and Budget Rules (in french only)
General financing principles and description of budgetary measures and rules.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING A PRINCIPAL.
Guide for the Governing Board.
- A document to support the GB in this mandatory consultation.
- Ideas and suggestions to help us identify the needs of our school and the skills they require.
Templates
Sample documents, initial ideas, fill-in-the-blanks templates.
Governing Boards
Highlights template for GB
To quickly communicate information and decisions from your GB to parents in your school.
Principal selection guide template
A guide for the governing board.
Template for the procedure rules of a GB
To oversee the deliberations and activities of the Governing Board.
PPO Highlights template
To quickly communicate your PPO’s information and decisions with the parents in your school.
Example of formal notice
Word template (.docx) to help you write your notice for a general meeting of parents.
Example of an agenda
Word template (.docx) to help you write your agenda for a general meeting of parents.
Parent committees
Highlights template for PC
To quickly communicate your PC’s information and decisions with your school representatives.
Annual Report template for PC
An outline to help you write your PC’s annual report, which is usually tabled at the AGM.
Google Form survey template
A Google account is required. The link will open a page on which a button allows you to create a copy of the template on your Google drive.