1. New Representative Training
OAPCE info session
New Representative Training

2. introductions Presenting today Other Members of the Team
Karen Magdangal – OAPCE Director
Jennifer Millson – Secretary DRAPCE
Chuck Farmer – OAPCE Director (and our webmaster)
Jervi Capunitan – Treasurer DRAPCE
Mariana Kutin Morais OAPCE Director
Marianne Zoric – Chair DRAPCE Regional Council
Alina Danglay – Vice-Chair DRAPCE

3. Agenda Our Mission Who is OAPCE Who is DRAPCE OAPCE Liaison Rep Role
How all parents can participate
Frequently Asked Questions
Q&A
Contact / Information

4. We were given a gift… The Gift of: Publicly funded Catholic education
Having a parent voice at the local, regional, and provincial level
OAPCE Representative position on parent and regional councils
As per Ministry of Education regulation 612 of the Education Act
Reg 612 reinforces the important link between parents and a Board's Director of Education and Trustees.
Parent involvement - an important way to improve student achievement and well-being and to protect our publicly funded Catholic education.

5. accordance with the Catholic Faith.”
Shared mission…
“We shall support the preservation and enhancement of the highest quality
publicly funded English Catholic Education in Ontario, enabling all our children
to become contributing members of the Church, school, home, and society in
accordance with the Catholic Faith.”

6. Who is OAPCE? Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education
Established 1939 as a home, school, parish volunteer group
Collective voice of parents and guardians of children enrolled in publicly funded English Catholic Education in the Ontario.

7. Who is OAPCE?
The only association recognized by the Ministry of Education & the Institute for Catholic Education
Provides a voice for parents who share a common goal in supporting the continuation and preservation of publicly funded Catholic Education in the province of Ontario
Two-way communication with stakeholders who share a common mission
OAPCE Directors are voted-in at the regional level

8. Why OAPCE is important? We need a collective parent voice!
It can only be achieved if local parent council/volunteer groups get together on a regional level through DRAPCE
With the help of DRAPCE (+ other regional groups) we make up the whole provincial voice
It shows solidarity and a common mission
Protect our GIFT and our constitutional right to publicly funded Catholic Education
Power in numbers — it starts with you.

9. Dufferin-Peel 29 Catholic District School Boards Nipissing-Parry Sound
Northeastern
Northwest
Ottawa
Peterborough Victoria Northumberland & Clarington
Renfrew County
Simcoe Muskoka
St. Clair
Sudbury
Superior North
Thunder Bay
Toronto
Waterloo
Wellington
Windsor – Essex
York
Algonquin & lakeshore
Brant Haldiman Norfolk
Bruce-Grey
Eastern Ontario
Dufferin-Peel
Durham
Halton
Hamilton- Wentworth
Huron-Perth
Huron-Superior
Kenora
London
Niagara

10. The Dufferin–Peel Catholic District School Board 85,000+ students
149 facilities 123 Elementary 26 Secondary Schools Municipalities: Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville One of Ontario's largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas. Parent voice: 170,000 strong!

11. Who is DRAPCE?
Dufferin-Peel Regional Association of Parents in Catholic Education
Dufferin-Peel’s Regional OAPCE Council
RECALL: Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education
Is the connection between Catholic Parents in Dufferin-Peel
The link for parents from the local to the provincial level

12. Who is DRAPCE
Collective voice of parents from local schools within Dufferin-Peel
Parent Voice (Provincial level)
OAPCE
Parent Voice (Regional Level)
DRAPCE
(Parent Voice Local)
School Council
(CPIC)
CCCSC

13. Why is DRAPCE important?
Plays an integral role in assisting OAPCE to carry out its mandate.
provides a regional presence and is the voice of parents in Dufferin-Peel
provides a direct channel of communication and allows parents to provide input to and communicate with OAPCE
Plays an integral role in information-sharing from OAPCE and within the parent community by:
engaging in a broad range of information-sharing activities that include formal and informal events, regional meetings, speakers and seminars on education, faith and parenting topics while providing social and parent development opportunities.

14. OAPCE Liaison Rep Role
Ministry of Education Regulation 612 of the Education Act requires an OAPCE liaison Representative
How are OAPCE Reps chosen?
Usually elected by the Catholic School Parent Council; or
If no rep is identified, the School Parent Council Chair/Vice Chair fulfils the role.

15. Your Role as an OAPCE Rep
Be a conduit of information and provide contact between your Parent Council and DRAPCE and OAPCE
Attend the meetings: Parent Council and DRAPCE, etc
Act as the voice of OAPCE at your parent council meetings. Share information with your community: School, Parish, and family
Share success stories from your schools at DRAPCE meetings
i.e. report on engagement event(s) or share your schools great ideas
Join, follow, share OAPCE/DRAPCE on Facebook, Twitter and
Attend the annual OAPCE Conference and AGM

16. ALL parents welcome
DRAPCE is made up of all parents and all volunteers
All parents/guardians are welcome to attend our meetings
Our regular monthly DRAPCE meetings are a great place to learn firsthand about parent activities in your community and to meet and network with other like-minded parents
Coming to the meeting? Sign up at
We welcome volunteers – help at a meeting or event, or share other skills, contact us at

17. FAQ’s When and where are DRAPCE’s meetings? Next meeting?
Monthly Meetings: last Wednesday of almost every month
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: St. Valentine, CES in the Gym
5610 Heatherleigh Ave, Mississauga, On, L5V 2V7
Next meeting?
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Dates, details, and sign-up at our website:

18. FAQ’s How do I register for meetings? Who can vote at DRAPCE meetings?
Register online
Once you register, you will receive communications with timely useful information and future meeting notifications—rsvp for meetings in advance
Who can vote at DRAPCE meetings?
Only the OAPCE Representatives can vote
Where can I find the DRAPCE’s bylaws?
DRAPCE bylaws are found on the website and provide other important information about DRAPCE and its governance.

19. FAQ’s What experience is required to be an OAPCE rep?
No experience necessary; however, should you have a skill or talent that you think we could use, please let us know.
Can I be the OAPCE Rep for more than one school?
Yes, so long as you are nominated by those schools.
We didn’t get a rep in September, is it too late?
Typically the Rep is identified at the beginning of the school year, but we welcome Reps being identified later in the year too.

20. FAQ’s Can the OAPCE Role be a shared role?
Yes, however, only one vote per school even if you both attend at the meeting
Does my parent council have to approve me to attend DRAPCE meetings?
The OAPCE Rep position is nominated through the parent council; however, DRAPCE meetings are open to all parents as non-voting members

21. Past Events / Meetings
Superintendant Sue Steer on parent engagement and some rules for parent councils
Manager of Communications Bruce Campbell on how to positively respond to negative media about Catholic Education
E-learning specialist on Homework Help tools for parents
Ron Morrish on Restorative Discipline (using discipline to develop good behaviour vs. punishing bad behaviour )
Dufferin-Peel Security Officers on School Safety policies
T. Harnett from the Hamilton Diocese on The Family Dinner Table

22. DRAPCE regional council Symposium - May 2017
Other resources
Keynote Summary on the History of funding of Publicly funded Catholic Education in Ontario
Homework Help Tutor Ambassador was on hand to answer parent queries
Independent Workshop Sessions
Pearson Publishing provided Rosaries and Information about the new “Growing in Faith Growing in Christ” on-line resource
Technology use vs. abuse finding the balance
Parent’s guide to reducing stress and building resiliency in children
Parenting tips for various children’s personality types “Talk to Me”
Some workshop session resources from this symposium are available.
Financial Literacy for children JK - 8

23. We were given a gift… …How do you show your support?
Every ACTION counts:
Ensure your property taxes reflect support for Catholic schools
Speak out in favour of Catholic education with positive examples
(but please avoid getting into “us versus them” debates)
Complete surveys supporting Catholic education when it is debated
Share your views with your local and provincial government representatives
…How do you show your support?

24. Contact information & Links
OAPCE
Twitter: OAPCEOntario
Facebook: OAPCE
DRAPCE
Facebook: Drapce
School Board website – Dufferin-Peel
Central Committee for Catholic School Councils (CCCSC)
OAPCE partners
OAPCE parent partner newsletter archive
History of public funding for Catholic Education in Ontario
More about designating your taxes
School board Resource tab for parents

25. Questions?

26. Closing Prayer Loving and compassionate God,
we pray for those who fought for liberty, freedom and justice;
And for those who made the ultimate sacrifice;
Grant that they may rest in your peace.
As we renew our faith in Your Son whom You raised from the dead, strengthen our hope that all our departed brothers and sisters will share in His resurrection,
we ask this in Jesus name who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
In the name of the Father, and of the son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Prayer for All Soul’s Day (Nov 2) and Remembrance Day

27. Let’s protect our GIFT—show your support anyway you can !
THaNK you!
Let’s protect our GIFT—show your support anyway you can !