Gifted Children's Association of BC - GCABC

06/08/2026

🧪✨Calling all gifted learners, curious minds, and science-loving families! 🧪✨

GCABC is excited to welcome renowned educator Dr. Daniel Fried, creator of Biochemistry Literacy and a Yale University Ph.D. in Chemistry, for two special events this June!

🎬 ONLINE FILM PREMIERE & LIVE Q&A
📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Pacific Time)

Be among the first to watch Dr. Fried and the Peptides, fresh from its world premiere at the Cleveland International Film Festival, followed by a live Q&A with Dr. Fried and award-winning filmmaker David Beckman-Gaynes.

Discover how complex scientific concepts can be made accessible, engaging, and inspiring for young learners.

🧬 IN-PERSON BIOCHEMISTRY LITERACY WORKSHOP
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 George Mackie Library, Delta, BC
👩‍🔬 Ages 7–15

Join Dr. Fried for a hands-on, interactive science workshop designed specifically for gifted and highly curious students. Participants will explore fascinating biochemical concepts, meet like-minded peers, and enjoy a family picnic afterward.

Whether your child is passionate about chemistry, biology, medicine, or simply loves asking “why?”, these events offer a unique opportunity to learn from one of the most innovative educators in gifted education today.

💰GCABC members receive special discounted registration rates! Not a member yet? This is a great time to join!

Registration details can be found in the poster below.

We look forward to seeing many gifted and curious young scientists there! 🔬🧠✨

05/23/2026

🌎 During the pandemic, Dr. Fried created something extraordinary — an online learning community where exceptional kids from around the world could connect, challenge norms, explore accelerated learning, and truly feel understood.

Join us online on June 12 from 5:00–6:30 PM for the premiere screening of “Dr. Fried and the Peptides”, followed by a live Q&A with Dr.Fried ！

Learn more and register here:

https://gc3saobc.wildapricot.org/event-6701994

05/22/2026

Join us online on June 12 from 5:00–6:30 PM for the premiere screening of “Dr. Fried and the Peptides”, followed by a live Q&A with Dr.Daniel Fried and award-winning filmmaker David Beckman-Gaynes.

🌎 During the pandemic, Dr. Fried created something extraordinary — an online learning community where exceptional kids from around the world could connect, challenge norms, explore accelerated learning, and truly feel understood.

Through the thoughtful lens of filmmaker David Beckman-Gaynes, this documentary captures a once-in-a-lifetime camp experience filled with curiosity, intensity, creativity, friendship, and belonging. A joyful and deeply human look at modern childhood, neurodiversity, and the power of finding your people. 💡

We will also host an in-person Biochemistry Literacy session for kids on June 27 from 9:30 am–1:30 pm in Richmond.

Learn more and register here:

https://gc3saobc.wildapricot.org/event-6701994

04/17/2026

We’re so grateful for the wonderful energy and engagement at our recent two events!

On Tuesday and Thursday, we had the pleasure of hosting “Parents as Partners: Supporting the Emotions and Intensity of Gifted Children”, with the Lower Mainland Gifted Contact ( LMGC), presented by Dr. Alison Bell & Associates Counselling Group, in both Vancouver and Surrey District Education Center. It was truly inspiring to see so many parents, educators, and community members come together to learn, reflect, and connect.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, shared their perspectives, and learned about the emotion focused therapy. We are also deeply grateful for the support from Vancouver School Board and Surrey Schools in making these events possible.

We look forward to continuing this journey together by supporting gifted children and their families every step of the way.

Stay connected for more upcoming events!

05/14/2025

Where do you find meaningful connection on the gifted parenting journey? Whether it’s through school, online communities, or events like ours, we often hear how valuable it is to connect with other parents who get it.

We recently wrapped up our interactive 3-part webinar series on Assessment and Reporting Student Progress in BC Schools, along with our in-person Parents as Partners gatherings. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make these conversations so rich and supportive!

We’d love to hear from you: What spaces or interactions have helped you feel most connected and informed as a parent of a gifted child?


Photo credit: Jaime Lopes on Unsplash

04/09/2025

Is there a book that's shifted your perspective on parenting gifted kids? We recently updated our Books page with references to titles such as 'Understanding Your Gifted Kids from the Inside Out' and 'Mindsets for Parents' and hope you find it useful.

https://giftedchildrenbc.org/reports/suggested-books/

04/06/2025

What do inclusive classrooms mean for Gifted learners? Join us this month as we bring back our Parents as Partners series to discuss "Inclusion that Includes Gifted Learners: A Panel Conversation" in collaboration with the Lower Mainland Gifted Contacts. Visit our events page for details about the April 14 and 16 events including locations and registration links.

03/30/2025

April 22 Event Announcement: Hear from our very own GCABC Board Member, Maureen McDermid, at Choice School for Gifted Children, focusing on an important area for Gifted Learners: Acceleration. Make sure to RSVP at the link in the comments.

03/04/2025

Coming up Tuesday: Choice School hosts their Gifted Lecture Series with Joanna Thackwray, OT extraordinaire: "Self-regulation and the Gifted Learner." Sign up now! https://choiceschool.org/news-events/gifted-lectures/

🌟 Mark Your Calendars, Choice School Community! 🌟

Here are some exciting upcoming dates you won’t want to miss:

📅 March 10: Spirit Week kicks off—stay tuned for more details to come! 🎉

📅 March 11: Gifted Lecture Series with Joanna Thackwray, OT extraordinaire. Don’t miss out—use the link in our profile to sign up! ✨

📅 March 14: Spring Concert—more details coming soon! 🎶

📅 March 14: Re-enrollment deadline for current students. A spot will be saved for all current students until this date. Afterward, spots will be offered to new students, and a waitlist will follow. 📋

03/03/2025

Did you know that with the purchase of a $40 GCABC membership you get free or discounted access to future events and can watch webinar recordings of past events? Catch up on parts 1 and 2 of our featured series: Assessment and Reporting Student Progress in BC by logging into Member’s Corner or joining today!

Our mission is to extend support in navigating the unique developmental journey of gifted children through advocacy, education and collaboration.