OAPCE Parent Survey 2023

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Introduction:

Thank you for participating in this survey. The Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education (OAPCE) values your input as we plan our focus areas for the upcoming year. Your responses will help us better understand the needs and concerns of parents in Catholic education in Ontario and guide our advocacy efforts accordingly.

Instructions:

Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions. Your responses will remain anonymous and confidential. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at oapce@oapce.org.

Email *

Full Name *

1. Which board does your child/children go to? (Select one) *

2. Why did you choose to enroll your child/children in a Catholic school? (Select all that apply)

To deepen their faith and religious values.

To provide a spiritually enriching education experience.

To enrich their beliefs in the values and teachings of the Catholic Church.

To have access to a supportive and nurturing community.

To provide an enhanced moral and ethical education.

To foster academic excellence within a faith-based environment.

To have the opportunity for a well-rounded education, encompassing faith, knowledge, and character development.

Other:

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3. Are you currently an active member of your local parent school council? (Select one)
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Yes

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If so, which role do you participate in please specify your role below?
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4. As a parent/guardian, please answer yes or no to the importance of the following areas that OAPCE should focus on in the upcoming year.

Focus on Supporting student well-being and mental health.
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Yes

Focus on Enhancing communication between parents and the school board. *

Yes

Ensuring equitable access to quality education.
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Yes

Promoting faith formation and Catholic identity.
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Yes

Advocating for parental involvement in decision-making processes.
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Yes

Supporting student achievement and academic success.
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Yes

Ensuring that the parents role as their child’s first educator is respected.
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Yes

Addressing issues related to funding and resources.
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Yes

Other (please specify)
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5. In your opinion, what are the current challenges or issues that parents in Catholic education face in your region? Please provide a brief description.
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6. Would you like OAPCE to address these challenges or issues? (Select all that apply)(Checkboxes)
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Advocate for policy changes at the provincial level.

Provide resources and guidance to parents.

Collaborate with local school boards and other education stakeholders.

Organize workshops or events addressing specific concerns.

Strengthen partnerships with other parent associations.

Other:

Required

7. What types of events would you like to see OAPCE organize in the upcoming year? (Select all that apply)
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Parent information sessions on relevant education topics.

Workshops on parenting strategies and support.

Webinars or online training sessions.

Annual conference with keynote speakers and workshops.

Networking meetings for parents to connect and share experiences.

Opportunities for parent advocacy training.

Other:

Required

8. What specific training or resources would you like to see OAPCE provide for parents in Catholic education? (Select all that apply)
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Understanding the Ontario education system and policies.

Supporting your child's mental health and well-being.

Enhancing parent-school communication and engagement.

Navigating special education supports and resources.

Ensuring that the parents role as their child’s first educator is respected

Promoting faith development in the home.

Building resilience in children and families.

Parental involvement in decision-making processes at the school board level

Other:

Required

9. Are there any specific topics or areas of interest that you would like OAPCE to focus more on in the upcoming year? Please provide a brief description.
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10. Do you have any additional suggestions or comments regarding OAPCE's focus areas for the upcoming year?
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Do you believe that the Ministry of Education should implement policies on the following:

11. Parental rights - whereby schools must inform the parents about anything related to their children's mental health, gender and other family issues. *

Yes

12. Cell Phones - should they be banned from classrooms? *

Yes

13. School presentations/speakers - should school boards have a public list of what vendors/presenters/speakers they use, and should parents be informed when they are being done in the schools? *

Yes

Please offer any feedback or comments here on these three previous topics.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will contribute to better serve parents in Catholic education in Ontario. If you would like to stay informed about OAPCE's initiatives, events, and the results of this survey, please provide your email address below. Your email address will remain confidential and will only be used for communication purposes from OAPCE. (Optional)

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