Parents’ Night: Meet & Greet, Network
Please join us to learn about ABC, to share your experiences and good news, get and give advice,
and exchange ideas and thoughts about IEPs, IPRCs, CCAT, GRS, ELC and much more. Meet other
members of ABC Peel and parents of gifted children. Bring a friend.
Date: Wednesday November 30th,
2016
Time: 7:00
p.m. - 9:00
p.m.
Location: Inglewood
Room,
Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Please RSVP to https://goo.gl/forms/aem896dm8B79m2fz2,
if you
plan to
attend.
Click here for a copy of the Program
Flyer in pdf
format.
A Discussion on IEPs
(Individual Education Plans)
Join us for a discussion on the
development of an IEP for students identified as gifted or in ISELP
Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) have many benefits
for students. When they are done right, they provide students with
customized learning environments, modifications and accommodations.
If you have questions or advice to share with others
please join us. Share your views, offer advice. Find out what has
worked for others. Learn about the issues and controversies.
Date: Thursday, September
29th,
2016
Time: 7:15
p.m. - 9:00
p.m.
Location: Inglewood
Room,
Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Please RSVP to https://goo.gl/forms/T0CynF3uTP4mLsPE2,
if you
plan to
attend.
Click here for a copy of the Program
Flyer in pdf
format.
Self Esteem Building & Positive Thinking
Alison Pryce from the Canadian Mental Health Association
of
Peel
Region will give a general overview of the factors which affect mental
health; self-esteem, stress, attitude, and social support; along with
an action plan to improve all areas. This is not specific to gifted.
Date: Thursday, March 24th,
2016
Time: 7:00
p.m. - 8:15
p.m.
Location: Mississauga Room,
lower level, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Please RSVP to http://goo.gl/forms/dLuCj51j8h,
if you
plan to
attend.
Click here for a copy of the Program
Flyer in pdf
format.
Natalie Orenchuk-Tomiuk Msw., Rsw., Bsw., B.A.
Natalie is a child development consultant, psychotherapist and
trainer. She has extensive experience with special needs children,
teens and adults. Specializing in Gifted and Dual Diagnosis such as
LD/ADD/ADHD, Aspergers and high-functioning Autism.
Natalie will present from research and her many years of
working
with gifted children and gifted families, how to best deal with the
many challenging aspects of parenting and working with gifted children
and teens.
Natalie's presentation will include issues such as:
- How to support a gifted child's major socio-emotional,
intellectual, cognitive and physical needs.
- Which complexity requires immediate priority attention and
intervention (i.e. socio-emotional, academic, intellectual/cognitive or
physical).
- Which methods are most helpful for gifted children during a
particular developmental phase, such as, underachievement, depressive,
sad episodes or when they are experiencing fears and anxiety.
- How to assist a gifted child's potential with
encouragement, support and challenge and maintain their growth and
maturation.
Date: Thursday, January 28th, 2016
Time: 7:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Mississauga Room, lower level, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Please RSVP to http://goo.gl/forms/NwnCpGswLK, if you
plan to
attend.
Click here for a copy of the Program
Flyer in pdf
format.
Identification, Placement & Review Committee Process
Question & Answer Night
Do you have questions about the IPRC process at the Peel DSB
or Dufferin-Peel CDSB?
- What is it?
- What is gifted identification?
- Who will be there?
- How do I prepare?
- Placement options
- Regulation 181/98?
- ISRC?
- Appeal?
- Not happy with the
decision?
Don’t sign anything until you
know the facts. We’ll help you
understand the process and your rights.
If you’ve been there, done
that, please join us and share your
experience with others.
Date: Thursday,
October 29th, 2015
Time: 7:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood
Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Please RSVP to http://goo.gl/forms/oGcLbBuvYI, if you
plan to
attend.
Click here for a copy of the Program
Flyer in pdf
format.
Meet, Greet and Network
Please join us to share your experiences and good news,
get
and give advice, and exchange ideas
and thoughts about IEPs, IPRCs, CCAT, GRS, ELC and much more. Meet
other members of ABC Peel
and parents of gifted children. Bring a friend.
To RSVP Click
Here , space is limited.
Date: Thursday, September 24th 2015
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room,
Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Click here for a copy of the Program
Flyer
in pdf format.
Pre-Recorded Webinar
School’s Out! (Now What?):
Nurturing, Enriching and Enjoying Gifted Children During the Summer
Months
How do you help your gifted, talented, and/or creative child get the
most out of summer activities?
This webinar addresses the importance of matching the
characteristics, development, challenges and interests of your gifted
child with potential summer activities to ensure a positive summer
experience. Key strategies and considerations for before, during and
after summer programs are discussed to help parents provide their
gifted children with a rewarding summer experience.
Presenters:
Susan Daniels, PhD, and Dan
Peters, PhD,
are co-founders of Summit Center, specializing in gifted, talented, and
creative children, adolescents, and their families, and Camp Summit for
the Gifted, Talented, and Creative, a residential summer camp located
in Northern California.
To RSVP Click
Here , space is limited.
Date: Thursday, June 25th 2015
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room,
Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Cost: A $5.00 donation is requested to support our
outreach programs. (After
registering, you can make your donation using Paypal by pressing the
Donate button:
Add “June 2015 Parent
Meeting” in notes section, or you can make a cash donation at the door.)
Click here for a copy of the Program
Flyer
in pdf format.
ABC - Your Association
Please join us for this very important meeting.
We will discuss the future of ABC, programming for bright and
gifted
students at the two local school boards - Peel DSB and Dufferin-Peel
CDSB, ABC Peel, ABC Ontario, the AGM/conference and membership.
ABC is YOUR association so get involved, participate, and have
your
say! Share your experiences and exchange ideas. Meet other members of
ABC Peel.
To RSVP Click Here , space is limited.
Date: Thursday, May 28th 2015
Time: 7:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Mississauga Room
(lower level), Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Click here for a copy of the Program
Flyer
in pdf format.
Educational Assessments
Bewildered by all the acronyms and discussion of T-scores and
percentiles?
Join ABC Peel for a discussion of various types of Educational
Assessment tools as well as IPRCs & ISRCs.
We will also briefly discuss ABC Peel, ABC Ontario, membership
and the future of ABC.
An RSVP (Click Here) , while not required,
would be appreciated.
Date: Thursday, April 16th 2015
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Cost: $5.00 Per family
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
Webinar Presentation and Discussion
Please join us to share in a webinar on the gifted and share
your experiences, get and give advice,
and exchange ideas
about parenting the gifted. Meet other members of ABC
Peel.
Bring a friend.
Members of ABC Peel’s Executive will be on hand as well as our
Special Education
Advisory Committee (SEAC) reps.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2015
Time: 7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Parent Meet & Greet / Drop In Session
Please join us to share your experiences, get and give advice,
and exchange ideas
about IEPs, IPRCs, CCAT, GRS and much more. Meet other members of ABC
Peel.
Bring a friend.
Members of ABC Peel’s Executive will be on hand as well as our
Special Education
Advisory Committee (SEAC) reps.
An RSVP (Click Here) , while not required,
would be appreciated.
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2015
Time: 7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Note: Members of the
2015 Conference planning committee will also be on hand. If you’re
interested helping with the
conference please arrive at 7:00pm.
We are in need of parents to help with programs for kids aged 6 to 11,
and to make calls to possible sponsors.
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
Join us for a look at the Secondary Enhanced Learning
Program offered by the Peel District School Board
Offered at :
- Glenforest Secondary School, Mississauga
- Lorne Park Secondary School, Mississauga
- The Woodlands Secondary School, Mississauga
- Heart Lake Secondary School, Brampton
- Humberview Secondary School, Caledon
Teachers from the Regional Gifted Centres will provide
information and answer questions about the Enhanced Learning Program
available to gifted students in high school. Katie Levalds, Special
Education coordinator, Secondary level, of the Peel DSB will also be on
hand to provide information about the program and the transition
process for students in ISELP and outside the Peel DSB. Parents and
students in grades 6 to 8 who are interested in learning more about the
Enhanced Learning Program at the Secondary level are welcome to attend.
While an RSVP is not required, space is limited, so those who
RSVP will be admitted first. Please click here to
register.
Date: Thursday November 20th, 2014
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Cost: $5.00 Per family
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
Educational Assessments
- What are they?
- What do they mean?
- How are the results used?
Bewildered by all the acronyms and discussion of T-scores and
percentiles? Join ABC Peel for a discussion of various types of
Educational Assessment tools. Learn what each tool tests, why it is
used, and what the results tell you about your child.
Special Guest: Dr. Ed Blackstock, with extensive experience in
psycho-educational testing, will be in attendance to address your
questions. Dr. Blackstock is Clinical Director of Wings Development
Centre, and was formerly the Chief Psychologist for the Peel District
School Board.
While an RSVP is not required, space is limited, so those who
RSVP will be admitted first. Please click here to
register.
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2014
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Cost: $5.00 / Family
Click here for a copy of the Program
Flyer
in pdf format.
Parent Meet & Greet / Drop In Session
Please join us to share your experiences, get and give advice,
and exchange ideas
about IEPs, IPRCs, CCAT, GRS and much more. Meet other members of ABC
Peel.
Bring a friend.
Members of ABC Peel’s Executive will be on hand as well as our
Special Education
Advisory Committee (SEAC) reps.
An RSVP to news@abcpeel.org , while not required,
would be appreciated.
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
Webinar
Beyond Academics: Social and
Emotional Needs of the Gifted Students
Is the gifted
child different from other children? Social development, emotional
maturity, friends, peers, introvert/extrovert, and more
The gifted child’s asynchronous development is not just
academic. Their needs are not so different: gifted kids need to be
accepted for who and what they are, and to have the same
social/emotional experiences as other kids. How can we accomplish this,
both at home and in school?
Presenter: Carolyn
Kottmeyer is the founder and director of Hoagies’ Gifted Education
Page. She is a software engineer by training and trade, with bachelor’s
and master’s degrees in software engineering. She developed an interest
in gifted education a few years after the birth of her first child,
when she noticed how different her daughter was and how the “normal”
path through education didn’t suit her. Since 1998, Carolyn has been
writing and speaking on gifted topics around the U.S. and the world.
Date: Thursday,
May 22nd, 2014
Time: 7:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood
Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Cost: $5.00 Per family
Please RSVP to news@abcpeel.org, if you plan to
attend.
Click here for a copy of the Program
Flyer in pdf
format.
Identification, Placement & Review Committee Process
Question & Answer Night
Do you have questions about the IPRC process at the Peel DSB
or Dufferin-Peel CDSB?
- What is it?
- What is gifted identification?
- Who will be there?
- How do I prepare?
- Placement options
- Regulation 181/98?
- ISRC?
- Appeal?
- Not happy with the
decision?
Don’t sign anything until you
know the facts. We’ll help you
understand the process and your rights.
If you’ve been there, done
that, please join us and share your
experience with others. <
Date: Wednesday,
April 23rd, 2014
Time: 7:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood
Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Cost: $5.00 Per family
Please RSVP to news@abcpeel.org, if you plan to
attend.
Click here for a copy of the Program
Flyer in pdf
format.
Parent Meet & Greet / Drop In Session
This is an opportunity for new and existing ABC members to
meet, ask questions and share experiences. Non-members are also welcome.
Members of ABC Peel’s Executive will be on hand, as well as
our Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) reps.
An RSVP to news@abcpeel.org , while not required,
would be appreciated.
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2014
Time: 7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
How Project ADVANCE can help 2e students heading to
College or University
This presentation will be of interest to gifted
twice-exceptional (2e) students currently in grade 11 or 12 and their
parents. Find out how Project ADVANCE can help 2e students heading to
College or University make the most of the supports available to help
them be successful. A representative from Project ADVANCE will tell us
about this free two week
summer program which gives students the opportunity to examine
individual areas of academic strength and weakness as they relate to
the challenges of university studies, and develop self-advocacy skills.
If you plan to attend, an RSVP to news@abcpeel.org is appreciated, please
include your name and the number of people attending. Those who RSVP
will be admitted first. Space is limited.
Date: Wednesday February 19th, 2014
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Cost: $5.00 Per family
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
Current teaching practices and how they relate to the
needs of
math literate gifted students
Our ABC Peel Parent Night event will provide expert
suggestions and ideas on the teaching of math in Ontario elementary
schools and look at what is happening nationally. Kimberley Langen, CEO
and founder of Spirit of Math, will be looking at questions such as:
- Why do so many parents want insights and guidance on the
Ontario math curriculum and on classroom practices of teaching math?
- Why so many families seek out-of-school math supports for
their children?
- What might those out-of-school providers offer and how can
they meet your children’s need. Do you need them and, if so, why?
In 2013, just 57% of Grade 6 students in Ontario met the
provincial standard for math. For Grade 3 students, 67% were where they
were expected. How do these numbers reflect the math learning that your
child might have at the local elementary school?
Join us for this interesting review and discussion, addressing
the widely varying needs of gifted students.
If you plan to attend, an RSVP to news@abcpeel.org is appreciated, please
include your name and the number of people attending. Those who RSVP
will be admitted first. Space is limited.
Date: Thursday January 23rd, 2014
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Cost: $5.00 Per family
Click here for a copy of the Program
Flyer in pdf format.
TOYOTA Assembly Plant Tour
**** NOW SOLD
OUT - NO MORE SEATS AVAILABLE ON THE TOUR ****
Looking for a good PA Day activity for the January 20, 2014
day off school?
Have you ever wanted to see how vehicles are built?
Why not join other ABC Peel families for a fascinating tour of the
Toyota assembly plant in Cambridge, Ontario?
This guided tour will take you by tram through two assembly areas
during active production.
ABC Peel will provide transportation by bus for the one hour drive from
Mississauga to Cambridge and back. You will meet other ABC members and
their families, and have an experience that is both interesting and
educational.
Date: Monday January 20, 2014
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Ages: 8 - Adult
Location: Meet at our bus pick-up
area near Hurontario St. and Matheson Blvd., Mississauga. (Details
provided with registration confirmation.)
Cost:
$18.00 per person (Adults and Children)
EARLY-BIRD
DISCOUNT: $15 per person if your registration and payment are
received by ABC Peel on or before December 27, 2013.
More information and application forms are in the Program Flyer (pdf
format).
Join us for a look at the Secondary Enhanced Learning
Program offered by the Peel District School Board
The Secondary Enhanced Learning Program provides opportunities
for gifted students to participate in challenging academic and creative
learning experiences with students of similar ability who share their
interests.
This presentation will look at the Enhanced Learning Program
available to students identified as Exceptional Intellectual-Gifted.
Parents, teachers and students in grades 6 to 8 who are interested in
learning more about the Enhanced Learning Program at the Secondary
level are welcome to attend.
The Secondary Enhanced Learning Programs are available in;
Brampton, at Heart Lake S.S., Caledon, at Humberview S.S. and
Mississauga, at Glenforest S.S., Lorne Park S.S. and The Woodlands S.S.
If you plan to attend, an RSVP to news@abcpeel.org is appreciated, please
include your name and the number of people attending. Those who RSVP
will be admitted first. Space is limited.
Date: Thursday November 21st, 2013
Time: 6:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Cost: $5.00 Per family
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
Post Secondary Education
Learn how to gain access to over $1,000,000 worth
ofscholarships, bursaries and awards
Hundreds of grants, scholarships and bursaries available in
Canada that are awarded based on everything from financial need to
academic merit. A representative from Scholarships Canada
will discuss types of scholarships, bursaries, myths and tips.
This event will be of interest to parents, and students
currently in grades 11 & 12.
While an RSVP is not required, space is
limited, so those who RSVP will be admitted first. Please email news@abcpeel.org , provide your name
and the number of people attending with you.
Date: Wenesday October 30th, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Cost: $5.00 Per family
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
IEPs (Individual Education Plans) for students in
ISELP (In-School Enhanced Learning Program) at the Peel DSB and the
Challenge program at the Dufferin-Peel CDSB
Join us for a discussion on the development of an IEP for
bright or gifted students whose placement is in the regular classroom.
IEPs have many benefits for students; when done right, they provide
students with customized learning environments, modifications and
accommodations.
If you have questions or advice to share with others please
join us. Share your views, offer advice. Find out what has worked for
others. Learn about the issues and controversies.
An RSVP to news@abcpeel.org , while not required,
would be appreciated.
Date: Thursday, Sepember 19th, 2013
Time: 7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
Parent Meet & Greet / Drop In Session
This is an opportunity for new and existing ABC members to
meet, ask questions and share experiences.
Members of ABC Peel’s Executive will be on hand, as well as
our Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) reps.
Light refreshments will be served. An RSVP to news@abcpeel.org , while not required,
would be appreciated.
Date: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
ANNUAL CATHARSIS Night
CA-THAR-SIS,
noun, from the Greek, katharsi; it may be Greek to some (Αυτό
το μήνα, στις 30 Μαρτίου, έχουμε το μας ετήσια νύχτα Catharsis με την
ομάδα πολύ πεπειραμένων εμπειρογνωμόνων μας:). Meaning: relief of
strong suppressed emotions.
Bring your concerns and get the answers to
any and all questions about gifted education.
Panellists:
- Dr. Ed Blackstock, Psychologist, Clinical
Director of Wings Development Centre, former Chief Psychologist for the
Peel District School Board.
- Liam Donworth, Special Education Advisory
Committee, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, representing
ABC Peel
- Barb Cyr, Special Education Advisory
Committee, Peel District School Board, representing ABC Peel
Date: Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Panellists will make a brief statement about themselves and then
answer questions
Cost:
ABC
Members -
$2.00 /
Non
members -
$5.00 (correct change would be appreciated)
Location:
Inglewood
Room,
Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Please
RSVP to activities@abcpeel.org, as seating is
limited.
Click
here for
a copy
of the Program
Flyer
in pdf format.
Webinar
"Self-Regulation:
Essential Skills for Adolescent Gifted Students"
Presented
by Richard
M. Cash, Ph.D.
As
gifted
children move into
adolescence,
motivating and
engaging them in learning becomes more complex and complicated. In many
cases this perceived lack of motivation and / or engagement may be due
to the students’ deficit in the academic strategies of self-regulation
to learn independently. It is essential that parents and teacher assist
students in developing the skills of self-regulation, including
planning, organizing and meta-cognition. This session offers
suggestions as to how to develop self-regulated learners and ideas of
how to encourage autonomous learning.
Dr.
Richard M.
Cash is the
director of Gifted
& Talented
Programs, K-12, for the Bloomington, MN Public Schools. Dr. Cash is a
U.S. delegate to the World Council on Gifted Education, serves in
leadership roles within NAGC and ASCD and is on the Advisory Board for
SENG; in 2011 he received NAGC’s Early Leader Award.
Date:
Wednesday,
February
20th, 2013
Time:
7:00
p.m. - 9:00
p.m.
Cost:
ABC
Members - $2.00
per family / Non
members - $5.00 pp (membership in ABC is currently free.
Go to www.abcontario.ca to
become a member)
Location:
Inglewood
Room,
Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Please
RSVP to news@abcpeel.org, as seating is
limited. Include your first and last name and the number of people
attending, including yourself and whether or not you are a member.
Please note this is an adult event.
Click
here for
a copy of the Program
Flyer in
pdf format.
Join
us for a
look at the
Secondary
Enhanced Learning
Program
offered
by the
Peel District
School Board
The
Secondary
Enhanced
Learning Program
provides opportunities
for gifted students to participate in challenging academic and creative
learning experiences with students of similar ability who share their
interests.
This
presentation will look at
the Enhanced
Learning Program
available to students identified as Exceptional Intellectual-Gifted.
Parents, teachers and students in grades 6 to 8 who are interested in
learning more about the Enhanced Learning Program at the Secondary
level are welcome to attend.
Secondary
Enhanced Learning
Programs are
available in;
Brampton at Heart Lake S.S., Caledon at Humberview S.S. Mississauga at
Glenforest S.S., Lorne Park S.S. and The Woodlands S.S.
Note:
Students
participating
in this program
will have been
identified as gifted by an IPRC.
Date:
Thursday,
January 31,
2013
Time:
6:30
p.m. to
8:30 p.m.
Location:
Humberview
S. S.,
135 Kingsview Dr.,
Caledon.
Click
here for a copy of the Program
Flyer in pdf
format.
Queen’s
University Presentation
Enrichment
Studies Unite: Grades
6 to 12
The
Enrichment
Studies Unit (ESU: http://esu.queensu.ca)
at Queen’s
University has been offering high quality enrichment programs to above
average and gifted students in Grades 6 to 12 for
over 25 years. Come hear more about these great opportunities from ESU
representatives!
The
Enrichment Mini-Course
(EMC), a one week
residential program for high school students and SEEDS
(Seven-Eight Enrichment Days)-In-Residence (SIR) program, a
four day program for grade 7 & 8 students, allow students to study
a challenging academic subject of their choosing at an advanced level
in a university setting.
These
residential programs simulate a
"Total University
Experience" with students staying on campus in residence for
the duration of the program, eating meals each day in the cafeteria,
and participating in extra-curricular activities each evening.
ESU
can
provide limited financial
support for students -
bursaries are awarded based on financial need of the applicant.
Date:
Wednesday January
23, 2013
Time:
7:00 p.m. to 9:30
p.m.
Location:
Mississauga
Room, HJA Brown
Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson),
Mississauga.
Space
is limited. Please RSVP
to activities@abcpeel.org with your name
and the number of people attending.
Click
here for a copy
of the Program
Flyer
in pdf format.
Parent
Drop In
Session
During
the session there will
be a discussion on “What parents
need to know”. We will be looking for ideas on what we (ABC Peel)
should cover on the ABC Peel website and topics for future meetings.
Date:
Thursday,
November 22nd, 2012
Time:
7:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Inglewood
Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Identification,
Placement & Review Committee
Process
Question
& Answer
Night
Do
you have questions about
the IPRC process at the Peel DSB
or Dufferin-Peel CDSB?
- What
is it?
- What
is a gifted
identification?
- Who
will be there?
- How
do I prepare?
- Placement
options
- Regulation
181/98?
- ISRC?
- Appeal?
- Not
happy with the
decision?
Don’t
sign anything until you
know the facts. We’ll help you
understand the process and your rights.
If
you’ve been there, done
that, please join us and share your
experience with others.
Date:
Wednesday,
October 24th, 2012
Time:
7:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Inglewood
Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Please
RSVP to news@abcpeel.org, as seating is
limited.
Click
here for a copy of the Program
Flyer in pdf
format.
Meet
& Greet
Members
of ABC Peel's
executive will be on hand as well as our
SEAC reps. Meet other parents of gifted children.
Light
refreshments will be
served.
We’re
always looking for help,
so if you’re interested in
helping with the newsletter, children’s programs committee, SEAC,
family games day or anything else please attend this meeting or contact
us at activities@abcpeel.org
Date:
Thursday,
September 20th, 2012
Time:
7:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Inglewood
Room, 3rd
floor, Peel District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650
Hurontario Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Click
here for a copy of the Program
Flyer in pdf
format.
Identification,
Placement & Review Committee
Process
Question
& Answer
Night
Do
you have questions about
the IPRC process at the Peel DSB
or Dufferin-Peel CDSB?
- What
is it?
- What
is a gifted
identification?
- Who
will be there?
- How
do I prepare?
- Placement
options
- Regulation
181/98?
- ISRC?
- Appeal?
- Not
happy with the
decision?
Don’t
sign anything until you
know the facts. We’ll help you
understand the process and your rights.
If
you’ve been there, done
that, please join us and share your
experience with others.
Date:
Wednesday,
May 23th, 2012
Time:
7:15
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost:
ABC
Members - Free / Non members -
$5.00 pp (membership in ABC is currently free. Go to www.abcontario.ca to become a
member)
Location:
Inglewood
Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Please
RSVP to activities@abcpeel.org, as seating is
limited.
Click
here for a copy of the Program
Flyer in pdf
format.
ANNUAL
CATHARSIS Night
CA-THAR-SIS,
noun, from the Greek, katharsi; it may be Greek to some (Αυτό
το μήνα, στις 30 Μαρτίου, έχουμε το μας ετήσια νύχτα Catharsis με την
ομάδα πολύ πεπειραμένων εμπειρογνωμόνων μας:). Meaning: relief of
strong suppressed emotions.
Bring
your
concerns and get the answers to
any and all questions about gifted education.
Panellists:
- Ed
Blackstock,
Psychologist, Clinical
Director of Wings Development Centre.
- Donna
Zuccato,
Special Education
Co-ordinator, Peel District School Board
- Marilyn
Minnick,
Academic Consultant for
Students with Diverse Learning Needs, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board
Date:
Thursday,
April 19th, 2012
Time:
7:15
p.m. Panellists will
make a brief statement about themselves and then answer questions
(Join us at 7:00 p.m. for coffee and conversation)
Cost:
ABC
Members - Free / Non members -
$2.00 pp (membership in ABC is currently free. Go to www.abcontario.ca to become a
member)
Location:
Inglewood
Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Please
RSVP to activities@abcpeel.org, as seating is
limited.
Click
here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
The
Canadian Ecology
Centre
Parents
and students
in grade 8 to 12, join us to find out how
students can earn a full high school credit in a two week residential
summer program.
The
Canadian
Ecology Centre is a non-profit
environmental science education and research facility. During
the summer months the CEC offers public educational programs, high
school credit courses and youth camps, and professional development
opportunities for teachers. The Canadian Ecology Centre's "School of
Experiential Education" has been offering EXPERIENTIAL summer
credits to students in grades 9 through 12, for over 15 years.
Credits are delivered in a hands-on approach, adapting and accepting of
your child's learning style. Students live on site in cabins, while
enjoying the natural environment that surrounds them.
These
two week
residential summer programs offer students
entering grade 9 to 12, an opportunity to earn a Ministry of
Education approved full high school credit in Science,
Geography, Guidance or Physical Education.
Date:
Thursday,
March 22nd, 2012
Time:
7:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Registration:
To register for
this presentation you must RSVP to news@abcpeel.org with the first &
last name of each person attending. Space is limited. You will receive
a confirmation of registration on or before March 20, 2012.
Click
here for a copy
of the Program Flyer
in pdf
format.
Live
Webinar
"Taming
the Worry
Monster: Anxiety in Gifted and Twice-Exceptional (2e) Youth"
Presented
by Dan Peters, Ph.D.
In
this
webinar, you will learn to identify the warning signs
of anxiety; the process which anxiety uses to become powerful; and,
practical and effective techniques for managing and overcoming anxiety.
Dr.
Dan
Peters, licensed psychologist, is Clinical Director of
the Summit Center, specializing in the assessment and treatment of
children, adolescents, and families with special emphasis on gifted,
talented, and creative individuals and families.
Date:
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
Time:
7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost:
ABC Members - Free / Non members -
$5.00 pp (membership in ABC is currently free. Go to www.abcontario.ca to become a
member)
Location:
Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Please
RSVP to news@abcpeel.org, as seating is
limited.
Click
here for
a copy of the Program
Flyer in pdf
format.
Meet
& Greet, Drop-In
This
is an
opportunity for new and existing ABC members to
meet, ask questions and share experiences.
Members
of ABC
Peel’s Executive will be on hand as well as our
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) reps.
We’re
always
looking for help, so if you’re interested in
helping with the newsletter, children’s programs committee, SEAC,
family games day or anything else please attend this meeting or contact
us at activities@abcpeel.org
Note:
ABC Peel’s library will be available at this
meeting. Books may be borrowed by ABC Peel Members only; duration of
loan is one month. A $20.00 deposit is required.
Date:
Thursday
January 19th, 2012
Time:
7:15
p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Inglewood Room, HJA Brown Education
Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson), Mississauga.
Enhanced
Learning Program at the
Secondary Level in the Peel Distict School Board
Parents,
teachers and students in grades 6 to 8 who are
interested in learning more about the Enhanced Learning Program at the
Secondary level are welcome to attend.
Secondary
Enhanced Learning Programs in the Peel District
School Board are available; in Brampton at Heart Lake S.S., in Caledon
at Humberview S.S and in Mississauga at Glenforest S.S., Lorne Park
S.S. and The Woodlands S.S Locations.
Date:
Wednesday
December 7th, 2011
Time:
6:45
p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Inglewood Room, HJA Brown Education
Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson), Mississauga.
Please
RSVP to news@abcpeel.org, as seating is
limited.
We’re
always
looking for help, so if you’re interested in
helping with the newsletter, children’s programs committee, SEAC,
family games day or anything else please attend this meeting or contact
us at activities@abcpeel.org
Scholarship
Information Night
A
representative from Scholarships Canada will discuss types
of scholarships, myths and tips for getting scholarships.
Date:
Thursday
October 20th, 2011
Time:
7:00
p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost:
ABC
Members - Free / Non members - $2.00 pp
(membership in ABC is currently free. Go to www.abcontario.ca to become a
member)
Location:
Inglewood Room, HJA Brown Education
Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson), Mississauga.
Please
RSVP to news@abcpeel.org, as seating is
limited.
We’re
always
looking for help, so if you’re interested in
helping with the newsletter, children’s programs committee, SEAC,
family games day or anything else please attend this meeting or contact
us at activities@abcpeel.org
Meet
& Greet, Drop-In
This
is an
opportunity for new and existing ABC members to
meet, ask questions and share experiences.
Members
of ABC
Peel’s Executive will be on hand as well as our
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) reps.
Light
refreshments will be served.
We’re
always
looking for help, so if you’re interested in
helping with the newsletter, children’s programs committee, SEAC,
family games day or anything else please attend this meeting or contact
us at activities@abcpeel.org
Date:
Thursday
September 22nd, 2011
Time:
7:15
p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Inglewood Room, HJA Brown Education
Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson), Mississauga.
Join
us at the Association for Bright Children, Peel chapter's
Family Picnic.
This
year our picnic will be held at Belfountain Conservation
Area, located in Caledon and part of the Credit Valley Conservation
area. For hikers, a short trail loops around the pond, while the
Trimble Trail, a side trail of the Bruce Trail, stretches 3 km
downstream with lookouts on the Niagara Escarpment. Charles W. Mack,
the inventor of the cushion-back rubber-stamp, purchased the land in
1908 and put stone masons to work on ideas he acquired while
travelling. The waterfall is a miniature Niagara Falls. The cave is
modelled after those of Yellowstone. The bell-shaped fountain was built
to honour the village. From 1840- 1870 the area was mined for
brownstone. This stone was used in the construction of the provincial
parliament buildings in Toronto. The Trimble Trail follows an old
tramway used to carry the stone from the valley to the Forks of the
Credit railway. The remains of his construction work bring many
visitors to the park annually. The terrain includes clay and bedrock
surfaces with a series of boardwalks and bridges. Visitors may catch a
glimpse of salamanders, turtles, rabbits, wild turkey, mink, deer,
songbirds, brook and brown trout. The Belfountain trail takes visitors
around the pond and along the scenic right side of the river.
The
above information is from http://www.belfountain.ca/nature
Admission
to the park is $4.75 for adults and $2.75 for
children 6 -12yrs. ABC Peel has rented a BBQ for members to use. We
have reserved picnic area #2 (see park map).
For
directions and more information about Belfountain
Conservation Area go to http://www.creditvalleycons.com/recandleisure/belfountain.htm
or the area
map.
If
you
plan to attend please let us know at activities@abcpeel.org Hope to see you
there!
Date:
Sunday July 10th, 2011
Time:
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location:
Belfountain Conservation Area
Click
here for a copy of the Picnic Flyer in
pdf format.
Identification,
Placement & Review Committee
Process
Question
& Answer Night
Do
you
have questions about the IPRC process at the Peel DSB
or Dufferin-Peel CDSB?
- What
is it?
- What
is a gifted identification?
- Who
will be there?
- How
do I prepare?
- Placement
options
- Regulation
181/98?
- ISRC?
- Appeal?
- Not
happy with the decision?
Don’t
sign anything until you know the facts. We’ll help you
understand the process and your rights.
If
you’ve been there, done that, please join us and share your
experience with others.
Date:
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Time:
7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost:
ABC Members - Free / Non members -
$2.00 pp (membership in ABC is currently free. Go to www.abcontario.ca to become a
member)
Location:
Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Please
RSVP to activities@abcpeel.org, as seating is
limited.
Click
here for a copy of the Program
Flyer in pdf
format.
ANNUAL
CATHARSIS Night
CA-THAR-SIS,
noun, from the Greek, katharsi; it may be Greek to some (Αυτό
το μήνα, στις 30 Μαρτίου, έχουμε το μας ετήσια νύχτα Catharsis με την
ομάδα πολύ πεπειραμένων εμπειρογνωμόνων μας:). Meaning: relief of
strong suppressed emotions.
Bring
your concerns and get the answers to
any and all questions about gifted education.
Panellists:
- Ed
Blackstock, Psychologist, Clinical
Director of Wings Development Centre.
- Claire
Zeller, former Special Education
Coordinator, Enhanced Leaning Programs, Peel District School Board,
member of ABC Peel.
- Liam
Donworth, representative for ABC Peel
and past Vice Chair, at the Special Education Advisory Committee of the
Dufferin- Peel CDSB.
- Barb
Cyr, representative for ABC Peel at
the Special Education Advisory Committee of the Peel DSB
Date:
Thursday, April 28nd, 2011
Time:
7:30 p.m. Panellists will
make a brief statement about themselves and then answer questions
(Join us at 7:15 p.m. for coffee and conversation)
Cost:
ABC Members - Free / Non members -
$2.00 pp (membership in ABC is currently free. Go to www.abcontario.ca to become a
member)
Location:
Inglewood Room, Peel
District School Board, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario
Street, Mississauga (enter parking off Matheson)
Please
RSVP to activities@abcpeel.org, as seating is
limited.
Click
here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
DISCOVER
Discover
the educational
opportunities available for bright and gifted children in Kindergarten
to Grade 3
Join
ABC Peel for an information-packed evening and
learn more about programs and placement options for Primary aged bright
and gifted children available through the Peel DSB and the
Dufferin-Peel CDSB. Click here for a copy of the Program Flyer
in pdf format.
Date:
Thursday March 31st, 2011
Time:
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Caledon Public Library, Albion-Bolton
Branch, 150 Queen Street S., Bolton.
If
you plan to attend please send an email to support@abcpeel.org to reserve your seat
Pre-Recorded
Webinar from SENG
"Is
it a Gift or a
Curse?"
What
it means to be an
Outlier... and what to do about it!
presented
by Victoria Ragsdell, PhD
Being
gifted may mean not fitting in easily with
institutions, conventions or social groupings. It may make it harder to
find friends. It may make it more difficult to be understood or
accepted.
This
SENG webinar will look at what it means to be
different from the larger group and explore ways to navigate friends,
family, work and other institutions gracefully, peacefully and
effectively.
Taking
a page from Dr. Temple Grandin and the book
Outliers, we will explore the promise, the advantages and the
navigational challenges of being somewhat different from the majority
population. We will talk about giftedness as our advantage, our
“invisibility cloak” and our unique perspective on an increasingly
homogenized culture. The goal is to transcend a “victim focus” while
viewing our practical problems and stresses with more sophistication
and precision.
Date:
Thursday March 24th, 2011
Time:
7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Inglewood Room, HJA Brown
Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson),
Mississauga.
Cost:
ABC Members - Free / Non members -
$2.00 pp (membership in ABC is currently free. Go to www.abcontario.ca to become a
member)
While
an RSVP is not required, it would be
appreciated. If you plan to attend please send an email to activities@abcpeel.org
Meet
& Greet, Drop-In
This
is an opportunity for new and existing ABC members to
meet, ask questions and share experiences.
Members
of ABC Peel’s Executive will be on hand as well as our
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) reps.
Light
refreshments will be served.
We’re
always looking for help, so if you’re interested in
helping with the newsletter, children’s programs committee, SEAC,
family games day or anything else please attend this meeting or contact
us at activities@abcpeel.org
Note:
ABC Peel’s library will be available at this
meeting. Visit here to see a list of our collection of books:
http://books.google.com/books?uid=5977197768764239510
Books
may be borrowed by ABC Peel Members only, duration of
loan is one month and a $20.00 deposit is required.
Date:
Thursday January 20th, 2011
Time:
7:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Inglewood Room, HJA Brown Education
Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson), Mississauga.
Enhanced
Learning Program at the Secondary level in
the Peel District School Board
The
Secondary Enhanced Learning Program provides opportunities
for gifted students to participate in challenging academic and creative
learning experiences with students of similar ability who share their
interests.
Regional
Gifted High School Co-ordinators will give a
presentation and answer questions about the Enhanced Learning Program
available to students identified as gifted. Parents, teachers and
students in grades 6 to 8 who are interested in learning more about the
Enhanced Learning Program at the Secondary level are welcome to attend.
Secondary
Enhanced Learning Programs are available; in
Brampton at Heart Lake S.S., in Caledon at Humberview S.S and in
Mississauga at Glenforest S.S., Lorne Park S.S. and The Woodlands S.S
Date:
Thursday December 2nd, 2010
Time:
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Robert H. Lagerquist Sr. P.
S. , 105 Richvale Dr. N., Brampton (Kennedy Rd. &
Sandalwood Pkwy)
Pre-Recorded
Webinar from the NAGC virtual conference
2009
Understanding
Your
Child's Standardized Assessments: IQ, Achievement, and Aptitude Tests
In
today's educational atmosphere, laden with high-stakes
testing, parents are constantly receiving scores and reports from
different standardized tests. The wide variety of tests used in the
school setting is daunting even to professional researchers and school
administrators. This session focuses exclusively on helping parents
understand the different types of standardized tests and what
information they actually provide. Examples are given for intelligence,
nonverbal intelligence, aptitude, and achievement tests. The presenters
address what information is important to look for as well as what such
information actually tells you about your student.
Date:
Thursday November 18th, 2010
Time:
7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Inglewood Room, HJA Brown
Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson),
Mississauga.
Cost:
ABC Members - Free / Non members -
$2.00 pp (membership in ABC is currently free. Go to www.abcontario.ca to become a
member)
While
an RSVP is not required, it would be
appreciated. If you plan to attend please send an email to activities@abcpeel.org
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