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Members & Donors
Membership Benefits
Family/Individual Membership
Information and Research
Helping Your Child Become Bilingual: A Toolkit for CPF Members - Booklet contains nine informative sections - from questions and answers on core French and immersion programs, to how to support your children through their educational journey and where to find more resources.
Resource Database - Only CPF members have access to the CPF website's database with its rich information holdings on FSL education.
Research Library- CPF members have access to the most up-to-date resources on French second language material available today. Information on where to find a broad range of support materials for use in the home and school.
The CPF Guide - CPF members have free access to this searchable database of all French-immersion and extended core French programs in Canadian school systems.
The State of French-Second-Language Education in Canada - These annual reports are assessments of how well French-second-language (FSL) programs are functioning across Canada.
Peer Tutoring Literacy Program for French Immersion Schools: A Parent-Teacher Collaborative Approach - This school-based initiative is designed to foster literacy in French immersion. Intended for almost independent Grades 2 and 3 readers, with no major learning difficulties, who would benefit from extra reading support. Program delivery by teachers, parents and older students.
Publications and Resources
CPF National News - Each CPF member receives a personal subscription to the newsletter. Keep up to date with CPF events and activities across Canada.
CPF Branch Newsletters - CPF members are also kept up to date with events and activities in their home province.
CPF Publications/Video; Support Materials; Pamphlets and Posters - are available to CPF members at discounted rates.
Networking
CPF members have opportunities to network locally, provincially and nationally with others who share their interests through CPF Branches and Chapters; through Discussion Forums on www.cpf.ca, and skills building workshops and training sessions for volunteers and parents.
Your membership gives CPF a stronger voice to advocate for access to quality FSL education with ministers and administrators at the national and provincial/territorial levels and with school boards in your community.
Savings & Affinity Programs
Livres, Disques, etc. - CPF members are entitled to a 10% discount on quality French language books, recordings and educational tools from Canada and around the world. Use the electronic catalogue to get quick access to hundreds of products for all age groups. Go to http://www.livres-disques.ca/livresdisques/home/index.cfm to take advantage of this offer.
Oui for Kids - a children's French on-line bookstore in British Columbia is pleased to offer all CPF members a 10% discount on all products on their website. To take advantage of this offer, please identify yourself as CPF members and include your membership number when placing an order. This can be done in the comments section of the on-line order form. Please visit www.ouiforkids.com
e-4kids - provides educational, recreational, and informative resources for children in grades Jk to 8. When ordering, please enter your Membership number in the Comments box to receive a 10% discount on any French or English books. Please visit us at www.e-4kids.com
Firefly Books - publishes and/or distributes hundreds of French language calendars and children's books. They are offering CPF Members the following terms: per "ship to" address: 25 assorted books = 40% discount off retail price. Additional charges for shipping & GST.
Please contact:
Parisa Michailidis, Special Markets Manager
Firefly Books Ltd.
66 Leek Crescent
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1
T: 416.499.8412 x133 F:416.499.8313
E:parisa@fireflybooks.com W:www.fireflybooks.com
BMO CPF MasterCard
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Get the BMO Canadian Parents for French MasterCard
Reward yourself with 1 AIR MILES®† reward mile for every $20 spent or 0.5% CashBack® and pay no annual fee1
Show your support of French second language education programs. Every time you use your BMO Canadian Parents for French MasterCard a payment is made to the CPF from BMO Bank of Montreal at no additional cost to you.
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ETraffic Solutions - Homework help en français goes digital! Check out these free or member-priced online FSL resources from CPF’s newest partner, Etraffic Solutions.
Le Myosotis - Le Myosotis, makers of the first FSL dictionary entirely developed in Canada is offering CPF members a 15% discount! "As an educator, and in my current role, it is my opinion that Myosotis is the best resource that I have seen for committed FSL learners." - Quote from James Shea, Executive Director of Canadian Parents for French.
Sevec's Rendez-Vous Canada (RVC) - Rendez-Vous Canada offers exclusive group tours for Canadian Parents for French members in 2010! Be immersed in French language, history, and culture! Share your second language experience and connect with other CPF members and their families from across Canada, and experience sine if Canada's top tourist attractions! Available to all CPF members, their children, and additional non-member adult chaperones invited by a CPF member.
Information Resources for Parents
CPF provides parents with information, materials and access to activities needed to support your child's FSL education.
CPF members receive a complimentary copy of CPF's new 30-page booklet for members: Helping Your Child Become Bilingual: A Toolkit for CPF Members - this booklet contains nine informative sections - from questions and answers on core French and immersion programs, to how to support your children through their educational journey and where to find more resources.
CPF produces and distributes brochures and an annual report, The State of French-Second-Language Education in Canada.
CPF publishes informative national and provincial/territorial newsletters for members.
CPF operates national and provincial websites that provide answers to frequently asked questions on FSL education.
CPF is a source of the latest information and research on French-second-language education.
Access to CPF Events
CPF Branches sponsor summer camps, special programs, contests and activities for French-second-language students across communities, provinces and territories.
Exclusive Deals & Discounts for CPF Members
Discounts on CPF publications and resources as well as with companies like National Car Rental.
There are many reasons for joining CPF, however the most important reason is to ensure your child's education is the best possible. Please complete the membership form today to receive your Welcome Kit filled with tips and resources to help your child become bilingual.
Associate Member Organization Membership
As a CPF Associate Member Organization you will also receive the following benefits:
- The latest information and research on French-second-language education.
- The CPF Guide, a searchable database of all French immersion and extended core French programs in Canadian school systems.
- Access to our biennial report, The State of French-Second-Language Education in Canada.
- Informative national and provincial/territorial newsletters for members.
- CPF websites that provide frequently asked questions on FSL education.
- Information on where to find a broad range of support materials.
- Discounts on advertising in CPF publications and on the national website.
- The opportunity to make contacts with individuals and groups who can work with you to support FSL programs.
- Access to Peer Tutoring Literacy Program™ Manual and DVD.
- Up to 10 copies of the CPF newsletter - CPF National News.