In order to support FSL students learning online because the COVID-19 pandemic had closed their classrooms, CPF undertook a number of initiatives. For example, over 400 French-speaking volunteers provided weekly tutoring sessions for students aged 6-14. Instead of the annual Concours d’art oratoire, there were Concours virtuel, with students submitting videos about how the pandemic had changed their lives. CPF also began to offer webinars and virtual training opportunities for parents and volunteers, including its first National Virtual Conference in October 2020.
