Understanding the education system and a parent’s role in it can be quite the challenge.  After many requests, we have created this page to help parents.  Continue to email us with your questions and we will keep finding answers for you.


  • People for Education is a parent-led organization working to support public education in Ontario’s French, Catholic and English School Boards.  They have lots of useful information, including Parent Tip Sheets - general school-based information for parents.
  • Are you looking for information on EQAO testing, the provincial testing for students in grades 3, 6 & 9 ?
  1. EQAO Fact Sheet
  2. EQAO Questions to ask
  3. More EQAO information
  4. People for Education - overview of EQAO

  • Report cards are always followed by Parent Teacher Interviews.  For ideas on how to make the most out of your parent/teacher interview, please click here - what questions to ask
  • Head Lice- Hard to avoid your child getting head lice.  Good news though - there is information for you to help get ride of the lice! Good luck.
  1. information in various languages
  2. more information
  3. helpful video