Working Groups

PIAC operates through the work of a number of sub-committees called Working Groups.

There are two types of PIAC Working Groups:  Governance (internal) and Outreach (open).  Outreach Working Groups are open to PIAC Members and the public, and are a great way for TDSB parents and community members to get to know the education system and support parent engagement.  Governance Working Groups are open only to PIAC Members.

At PIAC, Working Groups:

1. Make recommendations on committee actions

2. Provide an avenue for community outreach and involvement

3. Draw on the interests, expertise, and experience of its members

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 or complete our sign-up form.

Outreach Working Groups

These non-governance Working Groups are open to any parent/guardian of a TDSB enrolled student and also to community participants, as per PIAC bylaws section 6.2.3.

• Communication - Develop and manage content for the PIAC website, newsletters, and social media. Bring awareness about the mandate of PIAC. Oversight of committee branding. 

• Consultations - Coordinate and facilitate all Board and Ministry consultation requests. Support School Council Innovation grant applications.

• Events - Organize PIAC support events for School Council information and parent engagement (conferences, webinars). 

• School Council Support - Engage in outreach strategies to support School Councils in their work

  • • P/VP Hiring Process - Work with TDSB Staff to promote parent involvement in the Principal/Vice Principal hiring/selection process (includes organizing parent volunteers for the VP hiring process).

    • Virtual Engagement - This ad hoc Working Group aims to provide recommendations on Parent/Family Engagement in Virtual School.

You can join these Working Groups.

Governance Working Groups

PIAC Governance Working Groups are permanent internal sub-committees open only to elected PIAC Parent Members, as per PIAC bylaws section 6.2.1.

• Operational Effectiveness – Maintain and support the operational effectiveness of PIAC

  • • Budget - Track, monitor and report PIAC’s annual budget.

    • Bylaws - Revise and update PIAC’s Bylaws as directed by the committee. [Ad hoc WG which is active as needed.]

• Membership - Track and monitor PIAC’s membership and ensure representation of all wards. Internal member support, and training.

  • • Nominations - Develop and implement the election process for PIAC Co-Chairs. [Ad hoc WG which is active as needed.]

• Strategic Planning - Track and monitor the execution and implementation of the PIAC Work Plan. Plan and organize an annual strategic planning meeting at the end of the school year for all members.