All timeline stories.
First Pamphlet Published
“How to be an Immersion Parent” was adapted from a pamphlet prepared by the British Columbia Branch.
First Article on the Suitability of Immersion for All Students
One of the articles in CPF’s first book reviewed the research to date on the suitability of French immersion for students experiencing a variety of learning challenges.
First Book Published
So You Want Your Child to Learn French! was the first book to offer information to parents across Canada who wanted their children to learn French.
First Research Study
CPF undertook an investigation on why parents want their children to learn French, their expectations of FSL programs, and related questions.
First Article on Core French
National newsletter #7 discussed the reasons for disappointing results from core French and suggested solutions.
First Canadian Bibliography of FSL Research
CPF published the annotated Bibliography of Articles and Books on Bilingualism in Education. Since then, CPF has kept members and others informed of research into FSL learning and bilingualism through its newsletters, books, pamphlets, and, later, the website.
Campaign to Influence Federal-Provincial FSL Funding Negotiations
A national newsletter article alerted CPF members to a stalemate in negotiations for a new “bilingualism in education funding” agreement, and urged branches and chapters to add their voices to the efforts being made nationally to ensure continued and improved ...
First Guide to Funding for FSL
National newsletter #4 featured the first comprehensive overview for parents of federal and provincial funding for FSL education.
First Canadian Directory of Summer Programs
National newsletter #3 featured the first Canadian directory of exchange programs, summer camps, and summer language classes.
First Funds for “Bilingualism in Education”
The federal government, through agreements with the provinces, began to provide funding support for minority-official-language education and second-official-language instruction.
First National Conference
Held in October 1977, the conference was attended by more than 60 parents from across the country. Speakers addressed topics including national unity, FSL research results, and FSL program materials. The first Board of Directors was established, the goals of ...
