The following files were distributed at the recent group discussion on making the transition to kindergarten:
- Document from the Lester B. Pearson School Board describing eligibility requirements for English public schools (in English only).
- Guide from the Ministry of Education outlining means to ensure a successful transition to school (in English and French).
- Brochure from the Ministry of Education giving basic information parents need about kindergarten programs (in English and French).
- Documents on child development and schooling from Barbara Victor.
For your convenience, here are a few other links to some useful information about schools in Montreal and elsewhere in Quebec:
- Centre de services scolaire de Montréal (The public French school board covering much of central and eastern Montreal).
- Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys (The public French school board for most of western Montreal).
- Centre de services scolaire de la Pointe-de-l'Île (The public French school board for the easternmost part of Montreal).
- English Montreal School Board (The public English school board for central and eastern Montreal).
- Lester B. Pearson School Board (The public English school board for western Montreal).
- Quebec association of independent schools (Association of private schools, primarily English).
- Fédération des Établissements D'enseignement Privés (Association of French private schools).
- Réseau des écoles publiques alternatives du Québec (Association of "alternative" public schools).