Association for Bright Children of Ontario
Peel Chapter
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CDR0090
Last Modified:
26 May 2020
Last Full Update:
26 May 2020
Address/Location Info
| Located In Community | Mississauga |
| Mailing Address | c/o 4 Simpson Road Bolton, ON Canada L7E 1G9 |
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
| Description | Volunteer, charity, community-based organization offers: * support groups for parents of bright and gifted children * advocates for appropriate programs and services for gifted children in the schools * provincial body provides liaison with the Ontario Ministry of Education * provides bi-monthly adult meetings for parents and educators. * Peel Chapter has representation on the Special Education Advisory Committees (SEAC) of both local school boards in Peel region * we can help with IPRC meetings, SEAB Appeals and IEPs |
| Areas Served | Peel Region |
| Boundaries | Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and part of Orangeville |
| Eligibility | Membership open to parents, educators, and all those interested in the welfare of bright and gifted children (not restricted to parents of bright or gifted children) |
| Application | To become a member go to http://www.abcontario.ca/get-involved/membership |
| Fees | Membership - $40 annually. ; To become a member of ABC, Peel chapter please make a minimum $40.00 donation through CanadaHelps at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/3644 ,select Peel Chapter as the fund. The first $20.00 from each donation goes to the Provincial organization (ABC Ontario), the balance of your donation will go to your local chapter. To insure ABC Peel is promptly informed of your membership please forward a copy of your CanadaHelps receipt to this email address. |
| Languages | English |
Contact Information
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCPeel/ Website: www.abcpeel.org/ |
| support@abcpeel.org | |
| Website | www.abcpeel.org |
| Primary Contact | Barb Cyr, Chapter president; Email: bcyr@abcpeel.org |
| Primary Executive | Barb Cyr, President; Email: bcyr@abcpeel.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Email: bjgcyr@hotmail.com |
Other Info
| Alternate Name | ABC Peel |
| Meetings | Parent group: 3 to 4 times during the school year, usually the last Thursday of the month Check website as dates and locations of meetings change. www.abcpeel.org |
| Print Material | ABC Peel Newsletter: Ontario ABC News Magazine: |
| Established | 1975 |
| Elections | Bi-Annually |
| Funding | Donations ; Membership fees |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Education ; Gifted children ; Parenting support ; Support groups |
| Service Categories | Parenting/Family Support Groups ~ Gifted People |