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It is with sad regret ABC Toronto Chapter recognizes the passing of Dianne (Goodwin) Luciani.  Mrs. Luciani served as North York Chapter Director of Public Relations from 1975 to 1978.  In addition, she was the President of the North York Chapter from 1978 to 1981.  The North York Chapter, along with a number of other Toronto area chapters, was amalgated into the larger Toronto Chapter in 2009.

Mrs. Luciani attended Oakwood Collegiate and earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Toronto's Victoria College. While her intelligence and many talents could have led her anywhere, Mrs. Luciani felt that she found her true calling in being a mother.  A 25+ member of MENSA, over the years Mrs. Luciani volunteered in politics, advocacy for victims of child abuse, and was heavily involved in a variety of programs and initiatives for gifted children.  A voracious reader and passionate music lover, Mrs. Luciani enjoyed many interests that led her to be a blessing to countless of people who enjoyed her kindness, wisdom and wit and benefited from her unwavering integrity.  On behalf of the Toronto Chapter Executive, we would like to express our condolences and regard to the Luciani family.

2011 Chapter Meetings

Thank you to Tim Giguere for speaking at our April 5th meeting.  Mr. Giguere is a Psychoeducational Consultant at the Chisholm Centre in Oakville, Ontario, where he tests children as well as adults for a variety of educational needs. He has a Master’s of Applied Science Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Waterloo.

Mark in your calendar for the Toronto Chapter session to be held at your local Toronto Public Library.  Please RSVP delgrosso@sympatico.ca noting # of adults and if you require child care.

Pape/Danforth Library (east end of Toronto)
Wed. May 11
7:00 - 8:15

Upcoming Toronto Events

Toronto’s Northern Secondary School (NSS) is home to one of Ontario’s largest congregated gifted education programs for grades 9 - 12.   NSS’s gifted program currently has 530 gifted students out of a total school population of about 1,850, approaching 30% of the school population.  At NSS, about 25% of the gifted students also have dual exceptionality. Northern is fortunate to have a very active parent Gifted Advisory Council. Every couple of years the Council organises a Gifted Education Forum to help advance the cause of gifted education.

This year, the Council is planning the 2011 forum for April 28^th, 7 pm – 9 pm, at Northern. The general format of the evening will be opening remarks, followed by two key note speakers of 20-30 minutes each ending with a Q&A panel discussion session featuring representatives from the Ministry of Education, TDSB, educators, students and ABC.

Please Support ABC Ontario

Please note all costs for events are not a fundraising venture.  Charges are to cover expenses incurred to host each event or payment to external program providers such as Ontario Science Centre.

This website is developed and maintained by dedicated volunteers who recognize that families and educators need information and resources about gifted learners. ABC Ontario depends on volunteers and the generosity of our supporters to fulfill its mission while providing membership free of charge.

Visit our "Get Involved" page to learn more about supporting the mission of ABC Ontario.  Please consider making a donation today.

Remember: 50% of every donation specified for the Toronto chapter is used to support local efforts to benefit bright and gifted learners in Toronto. The remainder will contribute to efforts at the provincial level on behalf of bright and gifted learners including the provincial newsletter, resource guides, the annual conference, outreach initiatives and advocacy efforts at the school board and provincial government levels.