Youth and Parents Association of Markham (YPAM Information

YPAM is a non-profit organization whose primary focus is teaching the children and minimizing the communication gap for parents in order to help them make informed decisions regarding their child's education. YPAM acknowledges that many children lack reading and comprehension skills in their younger years, which is a crucial stage in their life. YPAM works with both children and their parents to overcome these challenges, by integrating reading practices through social activities. Such approach is beneficial since it encourages thought-provoking discussions to keep both the child and parent engaged with reading. As a result, critical thinking and creativity skills are developed. Goals Provide educational programs which will promote confidence, self-esteem, self-reliance within youth and parents in the community. Continue to promote development in Literacy and Math in the province of Ontario Discover and enhance the different abilities and interests of students in order to prepare them with the necessary skills to be the genesis or leaders of tomorrow