Insider’s Guide to K–12 Education in BC
What Every Parent and Educator Needs to Know
- Publisher
- UBC Press
- Initial publish date
- Aug 2015
- Category
- Elementary, Reference, Personal & Practical Guides
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781926966786
- Publish Date
- Aug 2015
- List Price
- $24.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781990615009
- Publish Date
- Jun 2022
- List Price
- $75.00
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Description
Provides parents with the information they need to
- Navigate the school system
- Make informed decisions
- Access available resources and support
- Advocate for their child
Equips educators with the information they need to help parents make the right decisions for their child’s education
Key Questions Answered
- How does the school system work?
- What makes a good school good?
- How do I choose the right school for my child?
- What program options are available? Which one best suits my child?
- What if my child needs additional support or interventions?
- How is my child’s learning assessed and evaluated?
- What are the requirements for graduation?
- How can I support my child through school transitions?
- How can I become involved in my child’s school?
About the authors
David Starr is a prize-winning author of five previous books. In The Nor’Wester, he told Duncan’s story of fleeing Scotland to Canada, where he joins Simon Fraser on his epic 1808 voyage by canoe down the Fraser. Bombs to Books chronicles the stories of refugee children and their families coming to B.C. Golden Goal and Golden Game are young adult soccer-themed books for reluctant readers. The Insider’s Guide to K–12 Education in B.C. is a resource guide for parents about the B.C. school system. David grew up in Fort St. James in northern British Columbia, and he now lives in Greater Vancouver with his wife, four children and a dog named Buster. He is one of the UBC Faculty of Education’s Top 100 Graduates and a school administrator in Metro Vancouver. For further information and readings availability, visit www.davidstarr.org.
Editorial Reviews
This resource is a comprehensive hands-on guide for both parents and educators to help them navigate and understand the education system in British Columbia. It is very informative about schooling options as well as support for all learners and assessment practices in a user friendly format. It would be a valuable resource for all schools to have.
Sandy Magnussen, Parent and Special Education Technology Coordinator, SD46
