2SLGBTQ+ Voices: Pathways to Interdependence Program 2025-2026

Reach Ahead Credit Opportunity for 2SLGBTQ+ Students

Registration is now open. 

Program duration: Tuesday evenings, from November 4, 2025, through May 26, 2026. (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: The course will be conducted virtually with the possibility of in-person sessions in the second semester at 440 Albert Street. 

*Students are required to attend regularly in order to benefit from learning with community partners and meet curriculum expectations maximizing opportunities to display curriculum mastery through observations and conversations as well as student product as  outlined by the Ministry of Education.

About this program

The OCDSB Continuing Education department, in partnership with the  Equity Program team, will be offering two reach ahead credit opportunities for 2SLGBTQ+ students. Eligible students will have the opportunity to supplement and enrich their high school education by acquiring one credit. Students registered for IDC3O, IDC4O and IDC4U will prepare and plan for the nineteenth annual Rainbow Youth Forum (RYF). Students registered for HSG3M will have an opportunity to acquire a secondary credit but will not work on planning for the 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 courses 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

Planning for the Rainbow Youth Forum (Additional evenings and some school days may be required as we draw closer to the Forum date.)

• 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: RY Voices course codes. 

Volunteer Opportunity

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

Eligibility

We welcome students currently registered in grade 11 and/or 12. 

Students must be under 19 years of age.

• 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:  2025-2026 OCDSB 2SLGBTQ+ Voices: Pathways to Interdependence Program - Student Registration Form

Non-OCDSB students: Please register by completing this form: 2025-2026 OCDSB 2SLGBTQ+ Voices: Pathways to Interdependence Program - Student Registration Form For Non-OCDSB Students

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 this course is $1500.00, payable online by Visa or Mastercard. Payment information will be provided upon receipt of the registration.