RESOURCES

An inclusive classroom is for all students and, when done properly, benefits all students. This information, then, is for all parents and caregivers. 

Here, you'll find resources for guidance and assistance in understanding and working within the education system to advocate for a better learning experience for all.

InclusionBC Parent Handbook 

What is Inclusive Education? 

Inclusive Education Services - A Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines 2024 (Ministry of Education and Child Care)

Inclusive Education Resources - Ministry of Education Website 

INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS (IEP)

Individual Education Plans A Guide for Parents  (BCCPAC) 

Getting Ready for IEP Season - Legally

IEP Template Example

Core Competencies

myBooklet BC - FREE online tool to create a personalized information booklet 

Speaking Up BC - school and disability advocacy website

An Ecosystem of Support: A Guide to Meaningful Consultation - British Columbia Council of Administrators in Inclusive Education

K-12 Student Reporting Guidelines: Communicating Student Learning Guidelines

K-12 Student Reporting Policy

K-12 Student Reporting Information for Parents and Caregivers

K-12 Student Reporting Policy Information for Educators and School Leaders

Parent Involvement ~ Basic Principles - BCCPAC

Foundation Skills Assessment - pdf

Qualicum School District - School Fees 2025-2026

Qualicum School District Policy 703 - Student Fees & Subsidies

Qualicum School District Online Fees Payment - SchoolCashOnline

The School Act - Sections 82 and 168

• Ministerial Orders 236/07 and 140/89

Pathways Parksville - Qualicum Beach - Port Alberni

BounceBack Program - Skills to Overcome Depression or Anxiety - For Youth [Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)]

Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

Kids Help Phone

Erase Mental Health - BC Gov.

Erase Substance Abuse - BC Gov.

PrevNet - not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing youth interpersonal violence.

Erase - School Safety - BC Gov.

SOGI 123

Raising Digitally Responsible Youth - a guide for parents and caregivers

Media Smarts - Canada's Centre for Digital Media Literacy

Safer Schools Together - digital safety

How to Talk to Youth About Sextortion

Apple's Parental Controls Guide (Screen Time)

Erase Online Safety - BC Gov.

SAFE BROWSING TOOLS 

OpenDNS - free content filtering and protection

CIRA - Canadian Shield - free, national not-for-profit

CloudFlare 1.1.1.1 - free content filtering

Erase Anti-Racism - BC Gov.