ABC Toronto

The Association for Bright Children of Ontario is a volunteer support & advocacy group providing information and support to parents of bright and gifted kids.

[SENG @SENG_Gifted]

Gifted kids often feel like they don’t fit in with their peers - relatable fictional characters can help them better understand themselves!

[SENG @SENG_Gifted]

Gifted individuals often have a strong drive to get things done and won’t stop until they do! Retweet if this applies to you!

[SENG @SENG_Gifted]

Many gifted high school students don’t fit in with the norm - but once they find their niche and get to know peers with similar interests, they thrive.

[Maria Lourenço 🇨🇦🇵🇹 @Maria_L_O]

Attention @hcdsb parents - last chance to complete the budget survey before it closes at noon. Make sure you have your say - there is $400 million at stake!

2018-2019 Budget Consultation Process. https://t.co/ynQ6bfrz8r

[ABC Toronto @ABCTorontoChptr]

Thank you @TDSB @shelleylaskin for updating the #SpecEd Plan to reflect that students do not need multiple or additional exceptionalities to be considered #gifted See the new plan here: https://t.co/Elkzsvj2jV (in word format so accessible!)

[ABC Toronto @ABCTorontoChptr]

Universal design - simply put, should be universally adopted. https://t.co/BYxKxsXE1p

[ABC Toronto @ABCTorontoChptr]

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[ABC Toronto @ABCTorontoChptr]

Want to Make Gifted Education More Equitable? First, Be Aware of the Political Winds That Drove (and Derailed) Innovative Policies in These States @The74 https://t.co/mXvpmxtzTf

[ABC Toronto @ABCTorontoChptr]

Thank you for visiting #nssrocks!!! https://t.co/Jn2ln5pnrw

[Adam Marshall @VP_AMarshall]

Northern students problem solving with Dr. Malloy. Thank you for the visit today! #nssrocks @malloy_john

[ABC Toronto @ABCTorontoChptr]

He spoke so eloquently and passionately - absolutely inspiring. https://t.co/Y7OGJFSCBQ

[Shelley Laskin 🇨🇦 @shelleylaskin]

@aintnosatchmo @ABCTorontoChptr @tdsb @malloy_john It is being rewritten and will be updated shortly - one of the four is sufficient.

[ABC Toronto @ABCTorontoChptr]

Agree, clarity is critical!! https://t.co/7UZwRVK1HH

[Wendy Rose @aintnosatchmo]

@ABCTorontoChptr @tdsb @malloy_john @shelleylaskin That is poorly written: does it mean all four criteria must be satisfied or is just one of four sufficient?

[ABC Toronto @ABCTorontoChptr]

Agree that meeting 2e needs critical, but this wording makes it sound like having a 2nd exceptionality required. The wording has been changed to reflect that they MAY have these needs, rather than that they require them to receive GP. https://t.co/bPo7DhQEsK

[ABC Toronto @ABCTorontoChptr]

Authentic and relevant questions by @tdsb #trustees showing genuine engagement and interest in really discussing @malloy_john Director’s Response to #eetf report.

[ABC Toronto @ABCTorontoChptr]

Thank you @JerryWard22 for advocaadvocating for the continuation of locally developed classes!! So important!!! @tdsb @malloy_john

[ABC Toronto @ABCTorontoChptr]

Thank you @jenniferstoryTO for advocating for revising the #IPRC process!! @tdsb

[ABC Toronto @ABCTorontoChptr]

Again, thank you @trusteecglover. We also we hope that new policies might be considered to enhance equity (ie an acceleration policy) @tdsb @malloy_john https://t.co/448aBU6plw

[ABC Toronto @ABCTorontoChptr]

Not only admission policies but ALL policies and procedures (or lack thereof) that affect how these programs are delivered. @tdsb @malloy_john

[ABC Toronto @ABCTorontoChptr]

Thank you @trusteecglover for bringing this up!! https://t.co/AZx6VITQ49

[ABC Toronto @ABCTorontoChptr]

Also, those with special needs...whether intellectual or physical. @tdsb @malloy_john

[ABC Toronto @ABCTorontoChptr]

We are grateful for your transparency and commitment to equity and excellence for all students. @tdsb @malloy_john

[ABC Toronto @ABCTorontoChptr]

Add: equity doesn’t mean agreement. In fact, what has been clear from tonight is that equity means FAIR and APPROPRIATE choices that are student focused. @tdsb @malloy_john