The purposes of the Council will be:
* To be the collective voice of parents in Langley School District
* To advise the school board on any matter relating to education in the district, including the district’s Achievement Plan
* To communicate with parents and parent advisory councils on educational matters
* To promote the interests of public education and, in particular, the interests of Parent Advisory Councils in the Langley School District and the interests of Langley School District students
* To provide parent education and leadership development, and a forum for discussion of educational issues
* To assist parents in forming a parent advisory council in every school
* To assist members in obtaining information and communicating with district personnel
* To provide and support a local advocacy project
* To communicate with other organizations in the community and province on educational matters of common interest
We offer:
* monthly meetings
* resources and information on current educational issues, trends and legislative changes
* representation on Langley School District committees
* support for parents and Parent Advisory Councils
Langley DPAC General Meetings are open to ALL parents.
