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Our Booth at PEI Teachers’ Federation Convention
Shirley Jay, Executive Director of the PEI Home and School Federation, is overseeing our booth at the PEI Teachers' Federation 2012 Annual Convention at the Delta Prince Edward hotel in downtown Charlottetown. The convention includes a substantial trade show, which is open to the public, and which includes exhibitors ranging from textbook suppliers to local educational…
Read MoreResponses to 2012 Resolutions
The PEI Home and School Federation received responses to 2012 resolutions from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and from the English Language School Board (representing the Eastern School District and Western School Board). The resolutions themselves were considered at the April 14, 2012 Annual General Meeting, and are available for review in…
Read MoreHow to hold a Home and School Movie Night
Many local Home and School associations hold "movie nights." This can be an excellent way of providing an inexpensive night out for your school families. Changes to the Copyright Act passed in 2013, however, have significant implications for Home and Schools, and what was permitted in the past under a province-wide educational license with film…
Read MoreHome & School Fall Leadership Training
Any Home and School Volunteer….Presidents, Vice Presidents, Treasurers, Secretaries, Committee Chairs, etc. What will you Learn? How to Run a Home and School Meeting How to Build an Agenda How to Do a Financial Statement How to Record a set of minutes How to Write a resolution How to stay current with educational issues No Cost!…
Read MoreTrustees announced for English Language School Board
For Immediate Release: The following is distributed by Island Information Service at the request of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Trustees announced for English Language School Board Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, September 14, 2012 – The transition to a single English Language School Board has reached a significant milestone today with the…
Read MoreSemi-Annual Meeting: October 30 2012
The PEI Home and School Federation's 59th Semi-Annual Meeting has been changed from Oct. 18, 2012 to Tuesday, October 30, 2012 beginning with a reception at 5:45 p.m. and continuing with business meeting at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Kinkora Community Hall, 45 Anderson Street in Kinkora, PE (map). Hon. Alan McIsaac Minister of Education…
Read MoreParents Involved in Education, Survey RFP
The PEI Home and School Federation developed a survey in 2008 to determine various aspects to parental involvement in their child’s education. The survey summary results are available for review. The Federation is currently wanting to do a follow-up Parent Engagement Survey to collect data on how parents are involved in education and learning of children and youth in PEI. The information will…
Read MoreDr. Avis Glaze, international speaker held public session for parents
“Dr. Glaze is a well known and respected educator and we’re pleased to have her here on Prince Edward Island and that she is able to share her knowledge and experience on building capacity to improve student achievement,” said Minister McIsaac. “It is important for government and educational partners to discuss effective practices and…
Read MoreSHAPES-PEI Provincial Health Profile Release
In 2010-11 approximately 10,000 grade 5-12 students from across PEI were surveyed regarding their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours related to healthy eating, active living, tobacco use and mental fitness. The results of the surveys have been share with participating schools and boards. On Wednesday, September 12, 2012 the provincial results will be shared publicly for…
Read MoreFall 2012 School Trustee Meetings
Over the fall months, during the transition to a single English Language School Board for Prince Edward Island, the current Western School Board and Eastern School District, under the governance of their appointed trustees, will continue to meet. Dates and locations are as follows: Eastern School District September 25, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. – Stratford Office,…
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