Justice Education Society of BC 604.660.9870 www.justiceeducation.ca Provides information about our courts and justice system, resources for victims, immigrants, aboriginals, parents, youth, and many self-help guides and resources.
Homeschooling Resources
Lawyer Referral Service 604.687.3221 appointments@accessprobono.ca Offers access to a free 30 min consultation with a lawyer; regular fees would apply thereafter.
Burnaby Online 604.296.6940 https://online.burnabyschools.ca/ Provides an independent, distributed learning program that is an alternative to classroom learning.
Law Students’ Legal Advice Program 604.822.5791 www.lslap.bc.ca UBC students provide free legal advice/representation from clinics located in community centres, social agencies, and churches. Phone and virtual service during COVID. Call or visit website for information; appointments only.
Homeschool Canada 778.809.3710 www.homeschoolcanada.ca Online guide to homeschooling in Canada. Provides learning resources for Canadian families and educators.
Legal Services Society 604.408.2172 www.lss.bc.ca Provides subsidized legal aid services for eligible clients with low income. Publications on many legal topics are available through website. Mediate BC 604.684.1300 www.mediatebc.com info@mediatebc.com Provides people with practical, accessible, and affordable services to prevent, manage, and resolve disputes. MyLawBC www.mylawbc.com Interactive website helps users find a solution to common legal problems, including issues on family law, abuse, family violence, foreclosure, wills, and personal planning. Seniors First BC—Elder Law Clinic 604.336.5653 —Seniors Abuse & Information Line (SAIL) 604.437.1940 www.seniorsfirstbc.ca info@seniorsfirstbc.ca Offers legal consultations to seniors on most matters of law including proceedings, adult guardianship, wills, powers of attorneys, and representation agreements. Legal Advocacy Program provides assistance with government pensions and benefits, residential tenancy issues, and debt. Call for updates on clinics or to schedule a 30 min consultation. At-home consultations for Burnaby residents only.
BC Ministry of Education www.gov.bc.ca/bced Burnaby School District www.burnabyschools.ca
604.296.6900
New Westminster School District www.newwestschools.ca
604.517.6240
Federation of Independent School Associations www.fisabc.ca 604.684.6023
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The Canadian Homeschooler www.thecanadianhomeschooler.com thecanadianhomeschooler@gmail.com Provides resources for Canadian home educators.
Post-Secondary Institutions British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) www.bcit.ca
604.434.5734
Douglas College www.douglascollege.ca
604.527.5400
Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) www.jibc.ca
604.525.5422
Simon Fraser University (SFU) —Burnaby Campus
778.782.3111 www.sfu.ca
High School Completion/ Continuing Education Burnaby Community & Continuing Education 604.292.6904 www.burnabycce.ca Offers career programs, general interest programs, English, math and science upgrading, and English language instruction (LINC and Foundations programs). NEC Native Education College 604.873.3772 www.necvancouver.org Private college works to strengthen Indigenous communities through accredited college level programs that lead to employment and higher learning.
Education
Independent Schools Association of BC www.isabc.ca
BC Ministry of Education — Homeschooling Resources www.bced.gov.bc.ca/home_school Provides parents with information about homeschooling.
604.913.6038
New Westminster Online Learning 604.517.6191 http://newwestonlinelearning.ca/home/ Offers a full range of academic courses for school-aged and adult students. Open online 24/7. Pearson Adult Learning Centre 604.517.6286 http://newwestadultlearning.ca/home/ Supports adult students who need academic upgrading in English or Math, or specific courses for post-secondary institutions, or high school graduation. POWER Alternate Secondary School 604.517.6141 www.newwestschools.ca/our-schools/power/ Offers New West students 16-18yrs a high school graduation diploma and incorporates academic, career exploration and work experience opportunities, along with individualized support and instruction.
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