Who we are

Foundation

Created in 1998, the Association franco-ontarienne des conseils scolaires catholiques (AFOCSC) is a non-profit organization. Serving its members, AFOCSC is the voice of the eight French-language Catholic school boards in Ontario and reinforces the importance of Catholic education to the community and governments by promoting excellence and the development of each student..

Services

Counsellor Training

AFOCSC, along with the Ontario Education Services Corporation (OESC) and its partner organizations, has developed a series of professional development modules and programs to strengthen board governance. The training helps trustees understand the roles and responsibilities of the school board, its elected members and the director of education.

Negotiations and Dispute Resolution

With the considerable support of its members, AFOCSC negotiates working conditions that ensure a quality Catholic Francophone education for its students and positive working relationships for staff and with the various unions.

Mission

The Association is the voice of French-language Catholic school boards and promotes the importance of Catholic education in Ontario.

Vision

Through its leadership, AFOCSC promotes the growth and vitality of the French-language Catholic education system in Ontario.

Values

  • Collaboration
  • Dynamism
  • Caring leadership
  • Growth

Objectives

Support for Member Boards

The association shares information and analysis of proposed legislation, regulations or government actions related to education with its members to facilitate understanding and action on government initiatives.

Representation

AFOCSC monitors government activities, contributes to the decision-making process by actively participating in ministerial consultations and committees, liaises with provincial and federal political parties and responds publicly to issues affecting French-language Catholic education in Ontario.

Partnerships

AFOCSC develops and maintains close ties with its partners in Catholic education as well as with its partners in French-language education at the regional, provincial and national levels. It also actively participates in networking and support activities for the Franco-Ontarian community.

Catholicity

AFOCSC supports the coordination of Catholic Week activities in French-language Catholic schools and develops partnerships in collaboration with La Table des partenaires en éducation catholique en Ontario and its English-language counterpart the Institute for Catholic Education (ICE).