Posts Tagged ‘Press Releases’

From CBC Prince Edward Island: Money for upgrading information technology in schools will be restored in next year's budget, Education Minister Alan McIsaac told the P.E.I. Home and School Federation Tuesday evening. "Starting in April, so before the end of this school year, we'll be putting back in $500,000 into the IT program this year,…

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…

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…

   “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…

From a June 13, 2012 news release: "To support a smooth transition to a single English Language School Board, two interim trustees have been appointed, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac. Patsy MacLean from the Eastern School District and Gary Doucette from the Western School Board have been named as interim trustees…

Four awards presented at Canadian Home and School Federation's AGM in Charlottetown on June 2/12 as follows: Dr. Samual R. Laycock Educator – Terry MacIsaac, Principal Prince Street Elementary Volunteer – Owen Parkhouse, PEI Home and School Federation Mairlyn Ashby Project – PASE Bullying Prevention (Parkside, Athena, Greenfield, Elm St.) Mairlyn Ashby Advocacy – Sally…

In response to the recommendations by the Task Force on Student Achievement, the Minister of Education asked the Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation (HSF) to lead the development of a province-wide Parental Engagement (PE) Initiative. This request represents a strong endorsement of Home and School Associations by the provincial government and recognizes our…

Parents Need to be Aware that Bullying Has Gone Hi-Tech The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation thanks you for this opportunity to come and present our concerns and ideas on an issue that is becoming increasingly serious in our schools and society – cyberbullying. Most of us are aware of bullying at school.…

Celebrations are being planned for the 2012 National Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, February 12-18, 2012.   This has been a Canadian Home & School Federation initiative for twenty-four years. Parent groups right across Canada are showing appreciation for school teachers, secretaries, teachers’ assistants, guidance counselors, nurses, custodians and bus drivers in this established national annual week.…

A new tool kit is now available to support parents who want to become more involved in their children’s learning and school community, says Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Alan McIsaac. “The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation created a tool kit filled with excellent information for parents,” said Minister McIsaac. “Parents…