About PIACEducation is a partnership involving students, parents, teachers, principals, staff, trustees, school boards, government, and the community. The Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) is committed to strengthening this partnership and is committed to assisting parents, and school councils.
PIAC Vacancies
All parents of TDSB students are welcome to run for election as a PIAC Representative in their Ward. Contact your Trustee to find out about Ward elections. For more information: mail info@torontopiac.com. |
VisionSupporting parents as partners in education.
MissionTo aid access to information and resources for parents, especially that of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and Ontario Ministry of Education, in support of more effective parent engagement in their child’s learning to improve student achievement and well-being, and enhance accountability of the education system.
MembershipPIAC Members are elected parent volunteers who form an Advisory Committee of the TDSB. Each TDSB Ward has two PIAC Members.
View the current PIAC Membership List (PDF, 79 KB) Ward Co-Representatives are advocates who
Historical PerspectiveIn 2010, Parent Involvement Committees (PICs) within school boards such as the TDSB were formally established under the Ontario Education Act R.S.O 1990 “to support, encourage and enhance parent engagement in order to improve student achievement and well-being” [R.330/10, s.27 (1)]. Ontario Regulation 612/00 outlines how PICs are to be structured and operated.
GovernancePIAC is governed by a series of bylaws based on guidelines set out in the Ontario Education Act R.S.O 1990, Regulation 612/00 .
Member Roles and ResponsibilitiesPIAC’s mission as described above is fulfilled through the following roles and responsibilities:
PIAC Working GroupsAll PIAC non-governance Working Groups are open to the public, allowing parents and community members to contribute to the work of PIAC. PIAC values the hard work and input of parents and community members. Working Groups are a great way to get to know the education system and support parent engagement. PIAC Working Groups meet virtually. If you would like more information on the PIAC Working Groups or are interested in participating, please contact info@torontopiac.com
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