Our Mission
To educate, inform, and empower parents and caregivers to be true partners in the education of their children.
Our Values
At Chilliwack DPAC, we believe that strong public education is rooted in respectful collaboration, inclusive representation, and the meaningful engagement of parents and caregivers.
We are committed to:
Equity & Inclusion
We honour the diverse voices, experiences, identities, and cultures of families across our district. Every parent deserves to be heard and valued, and every student deserves to thrive.
Partnership & Collaboration
We believe that working together with parents, PACs, educators, Indigenous communities, district leadership and the greater community leads to stronger outcomes for all students.
Respectful Communication
We create space for listening, learning, and constructive conversation, even when perspectives differ, because respectful relationships are the foundation of progress.
Student-Centered Advocacy
Our work is always guided by what’s best for students. We speak up to ensure their well-being, rights, and individual strengths remain at the heart of public education in Chilliwack.
Our Purpose
To stand alongside parents and PACs by offering guidance and support as they advocate for their child(ren), helping them navigate processes while honouring their role as the primary voice for their family.
In doing so, we strive to:
Advocate for Student Success
To act as a unified voice for parents and caregivers to advocate for improved educational policies, programs, funding, and collaborative communication.
Enhance Parent Engagement
To promote parent participation in school-related activities and decision-making processes through advocacy, support, and education.
Strengthen PAC Support
To provide training, resources, leadership development, and networking opportunities to support PACs.
Improve Communication and Outreach
To work alongside the Chilliwack School District (SD33) as a collaborative and relational partner grounded in our shared purpose of supporting every learner.
Working with the District as true 'Partners in Learning’
We meet regularly with district leadership and participate in district and board meetings, advisory committees, and various planning sessions to ensure the collective parent voice is meaningfully considered and reflected in decision‑making.
This relationship‑driven partnership strengthens communication, supports families through district‑led changes, and surfaces emerging needs and concerns.
This reflects our shared goals and DPAC’s role as a trusted, long-standing partner, aligned with SD33’s Strategic Plan and Board Policy 110.
Together, we are building a stronger, more connected community of caregivers empowered to support every learner in SD33
Terminology Note
‘Parent’ is used in an inclusive way to refer to anyone in a caregiving role - including parents, guardians, extended family members, and other trusted adults who support a child. The BC School Act uses the term ‘parent’ so we follow this terminology in some documents for consistency and clarity, with no implied oversight, exclusion, omission or harm intended.