What We Do

  • Advise the Board on parent engagement;
  • Support, encourage, and enhance parent engagement;
  • Support School Councils;
  • Provide advice and information about the education system to parents and school councils;
  • Host activities to help parents support their child’s learning at home and at school; and
  • Host events such as the Annual Parents' Conference, the School Council Appreciation Event and cohost the TDSB Parents as Partners Conference and the Conversation Series.
For more information on how PIAC can support you or your school council please contact info@torontopiac.com.

PIAC Meetings

PIAC members hold monthly, public meetings to: 
  • Discuss TDSB policies, procedures, and initiatives, and if needed make recommendations to the Board on parent engagement;
  • Discuss new developments in the Provincial education system;
  • Discuss opportunities for parent engagement; and
  • Discuss the activities of Working Groups.

PIAC Working Groups

PIAC operates through the work of a number of sub-committees called Working Groups. Working Groups make recommendations to PIAC on a wide variety of specific matters. Working Groups
  1. Enable PIAC to divide the workload of the whole committee; 
  2. Allow PIAC to draw on the interests, expertise, and experience of its Members; and 
  3. Provide an avenue for PIAC to reach out to and involve others.

Here is a full list of 2021-2022 PIAC Working Groups.

All 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

Highlights of PIAC's Work on Behalf of TDSB Parents

  • Our Pools Working Group spearheaded saving TDSB pools from closure in 2013;
  • Facilitated parents joining the interview teams for teacher candidates applying for promotion to Vice-Principal;
  • Created a template & guide for completing the annual School Statement of Needs (SSoN);
  • Helped develop the Parent Concern Protocol;
  • Help develop the TDSB calendar;
  • Played an instrumental role in the board’s creation of TDSB universal school council email addresses;
  • Offers parent support for their work on School Councils;
  • Hosts free parent conferences annually to inform and support TDSB parents;
  • Lobbied for the addition of a Parent Tab direct link on the TDSB homepage;
  • Facilitated waiving of permit fees for School Councils; 
  • Facilitated including School Council consultation in updates to the TDSB Fundraising Guide; and
  • Gained School Council access to School Messenger for direct-to-parent e-communications.