Professional meetings and consultations

Summer, 2008
Joseph Dicks and Paula Kristmanson were invited members of the
Stakeholders consultation group for the Department of Education's review of
the proposed program changes for French second language programs in the
province of New Brunswick.

Spring, 2008
Joseph Dicks and Paula Kristmanson met with CEC (Citizens for
Educational Choice) members and interested parents in the Fredericton and
Moncton area to discuss an alternative plan for the delivery of FSL
instruction in NB.

January 14, 2008

Joseph Dicks attended a meeting with representatives of the Department of Canadian Heritage regarding progress on projects funded by the current action plan for official languages, as well as discussion of priorities for future funding.

December 13, 2007

Joseph Dicks presented to a group of parents in Moncton, NB regarding myths and realities surrounding French second language programming.

December 12, 2007

Joseph Dicks attended the forum on Linguistic Duality and Bilingualism held in Moncton, NB and chaired by Mr. Bernard Lord.

November 14, 2007

Joseph Dicks participated in a CBC Radio Interview regarding the current Review of French second language programs undertaken by the Department of Education