On January 4, 2024, the students and families of the Transition Program for Gifted Students (TPGS), formerly referred to as...
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GCABC Statement on the Transition Program for Gifted Students (TPGS)GCABC Statement on the Transition Program for Gifted Students (TPGS)
In our role as advocates for support and programming for gifted students, the Gifted Children’s Association of BC (GCABC) has...
Update on UTP February Conversations with VSB – March 8, 2023Update on UTP February Conversations with VSB – March 8, 2023
Late in 2022, several parents of the University Transition Program (UTP) approached the Gifted Children Association of BC (GCABC) with...
A Brief Overview of the Ministry’s Response to the Independent Review Panel’s Report on Funding the BC Education SystemA Brief Overview of the Ministry’s Response to the Independent Review Panel’s Report on Funding the BC Education System
When the Ministry established a process for involvement in their announced review of funding for Public Education in BC, the...
Report on Children and Youth with Neuro-diverse Special NeedsReport on Children and Youth with Neuro-diverse Special Needs
The Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth released their unanimous report on Children and Youth with Neuro-diverse Special Needs...
How to Foster a Collaborative Partnership with Your ‘Gifted’ Child’s TeacherHow to Foster a Collaborative Partnership with Your ‘Gifted’ Child’s Teacher
by Betty-Jo Gillett MA It’s the beginning of a new school year and depending on your previous years’ experience, you...
Children and Youth Neurodiversity ProjectChildren and Youth Neurodiversity Project
Over the past year, the Government’s Select Standing Committee on Youth and Children has travelled the province for public meetings...
6 Reasons to join the GCABC!6 Reasons to join the GCABC!
The GCABC is the leading organisation for parents, educators and other professionals who support giftedness in British Columbia. Here...