French as a Second Language Advisory Committee

Apply for a position on the board's French as a Second Language Advisory Committee

The Peel District School Board is currently seeking eight parents to sit as members on the board’sFrench as a Second Language(FSL) Advisory Committee.The committee was formed as part of the 2013-2014 Secondary French Immersion Review.

The committee meetsthree to four times during the school year to provide input and feedback in an advisory capacity to the board regarding the development and implementation of French programs and initiatives.

The purpose of the Peel board's French as a Second Language Advisory Committee is to:

  • act as an advisory committee to the board
  • share feedback and input on the development and implementation of Core French, French Immersion and Extended French programs and initiatives
  • work collaboratively with the school board to support student success in FSL programs
  • develop strategies for enhancing parental engagement with FSL programs
  • develop and enhance community connections related to FSL programs and initiatives

Call for parent members

In early June, a selection sub-committee consisting of staff and trustee members will review all parent applications and select representatives using the following Parent Member Selection Criteriaas a guide:

  • must have a child in a Peel District School Board school during their role on the FSL Advisory Committee
  • demonstrates a keen interest in public education and French as a Second Language programs (Core French, French Immersion and Extended French)
  • understands the importance of parent, family and community engagement
  • demonstrates advocacy and community development skills
  • reflects the diversity of the community
  • where possible, representation from elementary, middle and secondary schools and all municipalities
  • must be available to attend evening meetings at the HJA Brown Education Centre

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Peel board's French as a Second Language Advisory Committee, please complete the Application Formincluded with this document and emailit toby May 31, 2018.

If you have questions about the committee or the application process, please contact Amy Cundari at 905-890-1010 ext. 2519 by email at .

French as a Second LanguageAdvisory Committee

Parent Member Application Form

~Deadline: May 31, 2018~

Name
Address
City
Email
Daytime phone number
Evening phone number
My children currently attend:
(School) / Grade andFSL program they are in
(Core French, French Immersion,
Extended French)

Are you responding as a (check all that apply):

School Council member at ______School

French Immersion/Extended French parent

Core French parent

Other ______

Please indicate the FSL program you wish to represent/advocate for:

Core French

Extended French

French Immersion

Please refer to the selection criteria for guidance to respond to the following questions.

Describe yourspecific experiences as a parent or community member that you feel would be helpful to the French as a Second Language Advisory Committee.

Briefly tell us why you are interested in sitting on the Peel Board's French as a Second Language Advisory Committee.

The committee meetsthree to four times per year, usually on a Tuesday evening from 6to 7:30 p.m. at the H.J.A. Brown Education Centre. Are you able to commit to attending all of these meetings?

Yes No

What would you like us to consider with regards to your attendance at these meetings ? ______

Please email the completed form by May 31, 2018to

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