Reach Ahead Credit Opportunity for students interested in building leadership skills by planning workshops for the Rainbow Youth Forum.
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, is offering a reach ahead credit opportunity for students interested in building leadership skills by planning workshops for the annual Rainbow Youth Forum. This course offers students the opportunity to engage in a rich learning experience with the opportunity to participate in field trips, further enhancing their research, problem-solving, and/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 opportunities to learn through virtual workshops, guest speakers, or collaborative projects with various community partners, such as the Rainbow Service Providers Network.
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
The students should be grade 11 and/or 12, but can include a grade 10 student if they meet the criteria (must have taken careers or civics).
Students must be under 19 years of age.
- IDC3O: students in Grades 10-12.
- IDC4O: students in Grades 11 or 12.
- IDC4U: 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 Pathways to Interdependence Program - Student Registration Form
Non-OCDSB students: Please register by completing this form: 2025-2026 OCDSB 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.
More Information
- For more information, please call the Continuing Education Department at 613-239-2620 or email contedcredit@ocdsb.ca.