The Ministry confirmed today that they are moving forward with the comprehensive funding and support reforms we requested. This outcome belongs to the families and advocates who sustained this conversation until it could no longer be ignored. We will remain observant as these programs are implemented to ensure the changes …
We the undersigned, petition the Minister of Education to ensure that EVERY student's right to receive an adequately resourced, appropriate education, is upheld in the province of British Columbia.
We call on the Minister to:
* require early screening and intervention programs for all students in the early primary grades;
* provide swift access to assessment and identification services for at-risk students;
* provide the requisite funding to establish quality support services for at-risk students and students designated as special needs;
* provide specific funding for all high incidence students at the actual incidence rate and at the actual cost;
* ensure that all school districts have in place a full range of programs and services to meet the needs of diverse students;
* ensure that the services offered are provided at therapeutic levels;
* establish mechanisms for determining that the support and accommodation services provided to students with diverse learning and support needs are appropriate and would allow them the opportunity to reach their full potential;
* require that all education professionals receive sufficient pre- and in-service training in order to meet the diverse learning and support needs of all the students in their classrooms;
* establish a third-party appeal process for parents to access that promotes a swift and objective determination of findings and monitored implementation of remedy.
Education gives students the tools they need to reach their dreams and achieve their full potential. Every child in British Columbia must be given that opportunity.
This petition is sponsored by the Learning Disabilities Association of British Columbia.
We are approaching twenty-five hundred signatures and the momentum behind this call for educational equity is becoming impossible for officials to ignore. Please consider sending this link to someone who believes that every student deserves the proper resources to reach their full potential. This is a vital moment to ensure our collective message remains clear and urgent.
March 10, 2008
Reaching one thousand signatures confirms that many people share a deep concern for the educational standards in our province. This milestone reflects a collective desire for schools to provide the specific support every student needs to succeed. I am grateful for the time taken to acknowledge why these changes are essential.
Reached 1,000 supporters
March 10, 2008
Reached 100 supporters
March 4, 2008
March 2, 2008
We are approaching one hundred signatures and this initial milestone reflects a growing recognition of our shared responsibility toward every student. Please consider sending this link to someone who values equitable access to education so we can build further momentum for our request.
7 Comments
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David Johnston
18 years ago
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Every child deserves a fair shot. BC schools are falling way behind on this.
J
Jessica Lee
18 years ago
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YES! Stop ignoring the kids with special needs. They deserve support just like everyone else.
E
Elena Ryan
18 years ago
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Teachers are overwhelmed. They want to help but don't have the tools or the time. Give them the resources please.
T
Tom Achebe
18 years ago
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been fighting for my daughter for 3 years. enough is enough.
M
Mike Patterson
18 years ago
Featured
About time someone did something about this. The system is totally broken and our kids are just falling through the cracks.
S
Sarah Ortega
18 years ago
Featured
My son has been waiting over a year for an assessment. It is honestly heartbreaking watching him struggle when he just needs a little extra help.
S
sharon buckland
11 years ago
Very disappointing to find out that in Nova Scotia there are very little services offered in the school system for Autistic Children. The present Liberal Government run by Mr.McNeil should step up to the plate and give these special needs people a chance to become tax paying citizens not a tax burden. Many kids with special needs are able to go forward with help and eventually become tax payers who contribute to society. Some high functioning autistic kids have the ability to learn and become people who can be an asset to any company. I guess until the day when these government leaders have a child or grand child who is autistic, and are forced to deal with the situation , we will not see help from them. Shame on the government of Nova Scotia and also of Canada for turning their backs on our own CANADIAN CHILDREN THAT ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. WE SEND MONEY TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES WHO NEED HELP AND YET WE IGNORE THOSE CANADIANS WHO NEED IT RATE HERE AT HOME.
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The Ministry confirmed today that they are moving forward with the comprehensive funding and support reforms we requested. This outcome belongs to the families and advocates who sustained this conversation until it could no longer be ignored. We will remain observant as these programs are implemented to ensure the changes …
We the undersigned, petition the Minister of Education to ensure that EVERY student's right to receive an adequately resourced, appropriate education, is upheld in the province of British Columbia.
We call on the Minister to:
* require early screening and intervention programs for all students in the early primary grades;
* provide swift access to assessment and identification services for at-risk students;
* provide the requisite funding to establish quality support services for at-risk students and students designated as special needs;
* provide specific funding for all high incidence students at the actual incidence rate and at the actual cost;
* ensure that all school districts have in place a full range of programs and services to meet the needs of diverse students;
* ensure that the services offered are provided at therapeutic levels;
* establish mechanisms for determining that the support and accommodation services provided to students with diverse learning and support needs are appropriate and would allow them the opportunity to reach their full potential;
* require that all education professionals receive sufficient pre- and in-service training in order to meet the diverse learning and support needs of all the students in their classrooms;
* establish a third-party appeal process for parents to access that promotes a swift and objective determination of findings and monitored implementation of remedy.
Education gives students the tools they need to reach their dreams and achieve their full potential. Every child in British Columbia must be given that opportunity.
This petition is sponsored by the Learning Disabilities Association of British Columbia.
We are approaching twenty-five hundred signatures and the momentum behind this call for educational equity is becoming impossible for officials to ignore. Please consider sending this link to someone who believes that every student deserves the proper resources to reach their full potential. This is a vital moment to ensure our collective message remains clear and urgent.
March 10, 2008
Reaching one thousand signatures confirms that many people share a deep concern for the educational standards in our province. This milestone reflects a collective desire for schools to provide the specific support every student needs to succeed. I am grateful for the time taken to acknowledge why these changes are essential.
Reached 1,000 supporters
March 10, 2008
Reached 100 supporters
March 4, 2008
March 2, 2008
We are approaching one hundred signatures and this initial milestone reflects a growing recognition of our shared responsibility toward every student. Please consider sending this link to someone who values equitable access to education so we can build further momentum for our request.
7 Comments
D
David Johnston
18 years ago
Featured
Every child deserves a fair shot. BC schools are falling way behind on this.
J
Jessica Lee
18 years ago
Featured
YES! Stop ignoring the kids with special needs. They deserve support just like everyone else.
E
Elena Ryan
18 years ago
Featured
Teachers are overwhelmed. They want to help but don't have the tools or the time. Give them the resources please.
T
Tom Achebe
18 years ago
Featured
been fighting for my daughter for 3 years. enough is enough.
M
Mike Patterson
18 years ago
Featured
About time someone did something about this. The system is totally broken and our kids are just falling through the cracks.
S
Sarah Ortega
18 years ago
Featured
My son has been waiting over a year for an assessment. It is honestly heartbreaking watching him struggle when he just needs a little extra help.
S
sharon buckland
11 years ago
Very disappointing to find out that in Nova Scotia there are very little services offered in the school system for Autistic Children. The present Liberal Government run by Mr.McNeil should step up to the plate and give these special needs people a chance to become tax paying citizens not a tax burden. Many kids with special needs are able to go forward with help and eventually become tax payers who contribute to society. Some high functioning autistic kids have the ability to learn and become people who can be an asset to any company. I guess until the day when these government leaders have a child or grand child who is autistic, and are forced to deal with the situation , we will not see help from them. Shame on the government of Nova Scotia and also of Canada for turning their backs on our own CANADIAN CHILDREN THAT ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. WE SEND MONEY TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES WHO NEED HELP AND YET WE IGNORE THOSE CANADIANS WHO NEED IT RATE HERE AT HOME.
Every child deserves a fair shot. BC schools are falling way behind on this.