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PHONE NUMBER |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION |
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Adult Literacy Contact Centre
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684-0624
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Provides information about the location and content of literacy programs to adults who want to upgrade their skills. The Centre also distributes posters, brochures and videos on literacy and publishes a monthly news letter which contains information on current events and publications in the literacy field. Contact: Linda Hackett |
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Coquitlam Alternate Basic Education CABE 1411 Foster Ave Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 2N1 |
939-4522 |
Assists 16 - 18 year old students who have spent time out
of school and wish to gain grade 12 equivalency. Contact: Ron Niblow |
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Canadian Parents for French
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524-0134
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Voluntary association of parents promoting French language
programs in schools. Acts as an information sharing resource
for parents, educators, government and general public on French
education opportunities in Canada. Local Chapter arranges special
events to enrich and expand school programs. Contact: Barb Dutton 941-8752 |
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Coquitlam Adult Basic Education 550 Poirier Street Coquitlam, B.C. V6J 6A7 |
936-4261 | Provides general academic upgrading to the grade 12 level covering English, math, social studies, science. |
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Continuing Education School District 43 1100 A Winslow Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 2G3 |
936-4261 |
Part-time programs in literacy, adult basic education, high
school graduation, English language training, vocational, business
management, computers and general interest subjects. Full-time
secretarial program as well as corporate training on computers.
Also sponsors free public seminars in partnership with other
community groups. Contact: Louise Thorburn |
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District 43 Parent Advisory Committee 555 Poirier Street Coquitlam, B.C. V6J 6A7 |
464-6193 |
Volunteer organization that provides resources and a forum
for parents with school-age children. Works toward maintaining
a high standard of education and welfare for children in the
district. Contact: Karen Monnery |
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Douglas College 700 Royal Avenue New Westminster, B.C. V3M 5Z5 |
527-5400 | |
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David Lam Campus of Douglas College 1250 Pinetree Way Coquitlam, B.C. |
527-5400 |
Day and Evening Classes Mailing Address for both: P.O. Box 2503 New Westminster B.C. V3L 5B2 |
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Gifted Children's Association c/o 756 Rochester Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 2V8 |
469-1242 |
Parent group disseminates information about, and lobbies for,
the needs of gifted children in the school system. Contact: Terry Gardy |
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Ioco School District 43 101 - 1st Avenue Port Moody, B.C. V3H 3A9 |
469-9151 | An alternate education day treatment program for students 13 - 16 years who have behaviour problems in school and the community. |
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Learning Disabilities Association of Coquitlam 2822 Nash Drive Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 6V5 |
464-1893 |
Provides information on learning disabilities, parent support,
education programs, networking. Educates community members about
the realities of learning disabilities. Contact: Carol Arnason |
| Parent Advocacy Committee on Education - PACOE | 464-2174 |
Provides information and encouragement to parents to help
promote the integration of special needs children into our schools
and communities. Contact: Judy Glen |
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School District 43 Coquitlam Board Office 550 Poirier Street Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 6A7 |
939-9201 | |
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Secondary Outreach Tutorial SORT Terry Fox Senior Secondary School 3550 Wellington Avenue Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 3Y5 |
941-5401 | Secondary completion through correspondence courses; on-site classroom and teaching resources available. Contact Bill Liversidge |
| Tri-City Association for Home Schooling | 464-1056 |
The Tri-City Association is an eclectic Network of home learners
affiliated with the Greater Vancouver Association for home schooling.
There are regular activities for children and teens, as well
as monthly evening meetings. Contact: Heather |
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