Written by Maureen McDermid For over two decades, the Ministry of Education and Child Care (MoEC) has collected the numbers...
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GCABC Official Response to “Vancouver School Board phases out honours programs in high schools.” Globe and Mail, June 16, 2021GCABC Official Response to “Vancouver School Board phases out honours programs in high schools.” Globe and Mail, June 16, 2021
GCABC Official Response to “Vancouver School Board phases out honours programs in high schools.” Globe and Mail, June 16, 2021 In the...
Gifted in BC: the Public Education ConundrumGifted in BC: the Public Education Conundrum
Struggling to find support and resources for your gifted child in the BC education system? Trying to even get your...
A History of Gifted Education Philosophy in BCA History of Gifted Education Philosophy in BC
The Early ’90s – A Philosophy of Inclusion The Gifted Children’s Association of BC was energized in the early 1990s...
The Power of Parents and Teachers as PartnersThe Power of Parents and Teachers as Partners
The Power of Parents and Teachers as Partners Maureen McDermid, GCABC Board of Directors When we send our children to...
23rd Biennial WCGTC World Conference 201923rd Biennial WCGTC World Conference 2019
In July, 2019, Maureen and Malvina travelled to Nashville to attend the WCGTC World Conference. Highlights and themes of...
GCABC feedback to the Ministry of EducationGCABC feedback to the Ministry of Education
During spring 2018, the GCABC board continued our advocacy work, with an overall aim of promoting gifted education with equitable access...
A Gifted Student’s Reflection on her Academic JourneyA Gifted Student’s Reflection on her Academic Journey
Two programs offered by some school districts and one offered by a consortium of the Vancouver School Board (VSB), the...
Mini-school – a realistic academic high-school model for your gifted child?Mini-school – a realistic academic high-school model for your gifted child?
Alternate programs recruiting academically strong students at different high schools may be an interesting option to explore for gifted students...
How to Foster a Collaborative Partnership with Your ‘Gifted’ Child’s TeacherHow to Foster a Collaborative Partnership with Your ‘Gifted’ Child’s Teacher
Betty-Jo Gillett explains how to foster a collaborative partnership with your child’s teacher....