Ottawa Carleton District School Board

Credit Opportunity for 2SLGBTQ+ Students

Registration closes on November 13, 2023

Program duration: Wednesday evenings from November 15, 2023, to May 29, 2024 (25 evenings - Additional evenings and some school days may be required as we draw closer to the Forum date.)

Class Times:  5:30 pm - 9:21 pm

Location: Woodroffe High School - 2410 Georgina Dr, Ottawa, ON K2B 7M8

*Students will be required to attend regularly in order to benefit from learning with community partners and meet curriculum expectations outlined by the Ministry of Education. 

About this Program:

The OCDSB Continuing Education department, in partnership with the  Equity Program team, will be offering a reach ahead credit opportunity for 2SLGBTQ+ students. Eligible students will have the opportunity to supplement and enrich their high school education by acquiring one credit while preparing and planning for the eighteenth annual Rainbow Youth Forum (RYF).  Students will have the opportunity to participate in field trips and hands-on activities while developing or enhancing their research, problem solving or critical analysis skills.

Whenever possible, the course  will integrate community partners to ensure the interconnectedness of the various subject areas. Students will therefore have presentations and opportunities to learn with various community partners such as Rainbow Service Providers Network, SAFETY (Support and Education for Trans Youth), Ten Oaks Project, Kind Space, CCGSD (Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity), MAX Ottawa, CAS (Children’s Aid Society), PPO (Planned Parenthood of Ottawa), Capital Pride, Universities of Ottawa and Carleton, Algonquin College and the Ottawa Writers’ Festival.  There will also be intersectional learning and collaboration between the Black Youth Forum student leaders and the student leaders in the RYF course.

Course Options:

IDC3O (Interdisciplinary Studies, Grade 11, Open
IDC4O (Interdisciplinary Studies, Grade 12, Open)
IDC4U (Interdisciplinary Studies, Grade 12, University)

*Please note: Courses are subject to change or cancellation.

Descriptions of the courses: RYF course codes. 

Please note that if students have already taken these courses, they can also sign up to receive volunteer hours. 

Eligibility:

• IDC3O: 2SLGBTQ+ students in Grades 10-12.
• IDC4O: 2SLGBTQ+ students in Grades 11 or 12.
• IDC4U: 2SLGBTQ+ HS students in Grade 11 or 12, who have completed any university or university/college preparation course.

How to Register:

OCDSB Student Registration: Please register by completing this form:  2023-2024 OCDSB 2SLGBTQ+ Voices: Pathways to Interdependence Program - Student Registration Form

Student Fees:

Student fees are required for:

• International students (must be living in Ontario in order to participate in this program)
• Students residing outside of Ontario at the time of registration.

The fee for a Summer School credit is $500.00 + 3% administration fee payable online by Visa or Mastercard. Payment information will be provided upon receipt of the registration.