Families as Partners in Learning: 2026 COPAC Parent Conference

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">COPAC General Meetings take place on the first Monday of every month of the school year - September through June. If the first Monday is a holiday, the meeting will take place on the following Monday. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your PAC President or COPAC Rep is not receiving COPAC meeting invites, please email COPAC President. </span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FREE: PARENT EDUCATION EVENT</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FAMILIES AS PARTNERS IN LEARNING: PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR FAMILIES AND PACS</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28, 9-3PM </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(1040 Hollywood Road S, Hollywood Road Educational Services) </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/f1HujqYKKv" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families as Partners in Learning 2026 COPAC Parent &amp; Caregiver Conference – Fill out registration form</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents and PAC leaders are invited to a one-day, in-person Parent Education &amp; PAC Leadership</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Day on Saturday, February 28 at the Hollywood Road Education Learning Centre.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This free event will offer practical, relevant learning sessions led by district staff and community</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">partners, with opportunities to connect with other parents across schools. Participants will rotate</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">through breakout sessions in the morning and afternoon, with time for discussion, collaboration,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">and shared learning.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Topics include digital literacy &amp; AI, anti-racism and cultural safety, Indigenous learning,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">youth health and safety, and PAC leadership essentials.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Morning Parent Education Breakouts</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participants will choose sessions focused on current issues impacting students and families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">AI &amp; Digital Literacy</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Learn how AI is showing up in education, what families should know, and</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">how to support students in a rapidly changing digital world.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Anti-Racism, Cultural Safety, and Micro-aggressions</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -A practical session focused on building</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">inclusive school communities and understanding how everyday actions and language affect</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">belonging.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Local Syilx Okanagan History and Indigenization of the Curriculum</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> -Learn about the local</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">context, why indigenization matters, and how this learning is being reflected in classrooms.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vaping and Youth</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Information on current trends, local realities, and how families</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">can support prevention and safety.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safer Schools </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Learn about programs in place in SD23 schools to support our youth through</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">mental health and wellness.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Afternoon PAC-Focused Breakouts for PAC and PAC Curious Families</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skill-building sessions designed to support PACs and parent leaders:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PAC 101</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - The basics of PACs, why parent engagement matters, and how PACs fit within the</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BC education system.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Treasurer 101 </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">- Support for PAC treasurers and executive teams, including financial</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">responsibilities, best practices, and common questions.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Food &amp; Nutrition with an Interior Health Dietitian</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Interested in hot lunch programs? Join</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">the discussion on food safety, nutrition guidelines, and inclusive food planning in schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://copac.sd23.bc.ca/documents/58a0d1e8-4e0e-4bc4-abcd-c399143b59fd/COPAC-Parent-Conference-Feb-28_5.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click for more details</span></a></p>