Ottawa

Welcome to ABC Ottawa!

ABC (Ottawa Region) is an all-volunteer organization, which draws its members from Ottawa, Nepean, Vanier, Kanata, Gloucester, Cumberland, Lanark County, West Carleton, Prescott-Russell and West Quebec.

Working on both the local and provincial level with individuals, teachers, Boards of Education and the Ministry of Education and Training, ABC seeks to increase the understanding of bright children at home, at school and in the community, and encourages the development of appropriate educational programs.

We invite you to participate in our programs and contribute to our activities!

ABC Take-off! Saturday morning Enrichment workshops for kids Ages 6 - 14

Spring 2012 ABC Take-off!

Registration starts on Registration Night - March 1, 2012

at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center, 102 Greenview Ave., off Pinecrest and Carling Ave.

Registration is received in person or by mail - payment by cash or cheque only.

This program does not have on-line registration.

ABC Take-off - March 31 - May 12, no classes on April 7.

Courses offered (at St. Paul's High School, 2675 Draper Ave.) - Art Matters, Chess, Discovery thru Dissection, Fabric Art, Forensics, Human Body, Intro to Chemistry, Juggling, Kids in the Kitchen, Kitchen Chemistry, Lego Engineering, Let's Write a Novel, Manga/Illustration, Medieval Swordplay, Money course for Kids, Pastels and Drawing, Science of Reptiles, and the Written Word.

Spring 2012 Take-off Brochure

Please note - "Art Matters" has a $30 materials fee.

Visit the Take-off - "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)" to learn more about ABC Take-off!

*Please Note*

The ABC Take-off Program does not qualify for the Ontario Children's Activity Tax Credit,

as the ABC Take-off program is six weeks only.

ABC Ottawa Summer Camps List--2011

ABC Ottawa is a volunteer run organization and is not able to offer child and youth programming during the summer months. Below is a list of some of the summer camps and programs in the Ottawa region and beyond that some of our members have attended in the past and have been happy with. This is not an exhaustive list and there are doubtless many fine camps that we are not aware of that are not listed here. (Updated June, 2011)

http://www.abcontario.ca/ottawa/news/330-abc-ottawa-summer-camps-list-2011

Consultations (2010) in OCDSB - Proposed Closure of Specialized Gifted Classes

IPRCs (Identification, Placement and Review Committee) - it is that time of year. Remember - as a parent you have the right to request an IPRC (for more see the IPRC article in our support section.) We live in a world of limited resources and competing interests. Unfortunately, when it comes to public education in Ontario, many school administrators view testing a child who is going to stay put as a waste of resources. However, it is every parent's right to request an IPRC for a child.

Like all children, gifted children develop and change rapidly. It is entirely possible that no intervention is necessary this year, but that your child's needs are very different a year or two later. The book Being Smart about Gifted Children by Fosters and Matthews addresses this issue.

Ottawa - 2010 Elections - Candidate Questions/Responses

Also see candidate responses to OPEN - Ottawa Parents Education Network

Ottawa - 2010 Elections - Get Involved - Vote

Urgent Request for Information: OCDSB Gifted Program Waiting List (9 May 2010)

19 April 2010 - A Letter to Trustees of the OCDSB Re: Gifted Secondary Review

Secondary Gifted Recommendations at the OCDSB (23 Mar 10)

PowerPoint and PDFs available from the Dr. Karen Rogers event of November 2009

Teaching Strategies for the Gifted - Click here for more info.

Visit the OCDSB SEAC page for Reports specific to Special Education programming in the OCDSB.