Course descriptions

Digital Technology and Innovations in the Changing World

1 credit, Open, Prerequisite: None

This course helps students develop cutting-edge digital technology and computer programming skills that will support them in contributing to and leading the global economic, scientific and societal innovations of tomorrow. Students will learn and apply coding concepts and skills to build hands-on projects and investigate artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other emerging digital technologies that connect to a wide range of fields and careers. Using critical thinking skills with a focus on digital citizenship, students will investigate the appropriate use and development of the digital technologies that they encounter every day, as well as the benefits and limitations of these technologies.

ICS3C – Introduction to Computer Programming

1 credit, College, Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to computer programming concepts and practices. Students will write and test computer programs, using various problem-solving strategies. They will learn the fundamentals of program design and apply a software development life-cycle model to a software development project. Students will also learn about computer environments and systems and explore environmental issues related to computers, safe computing practices, emerging technologies, and post-secondary opportunities in computer-related fields.

ICS3U – Introduction to Computer Science

1 credit, University, Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to computer science. Students will design software independently and as part of a team, using industry-standard programming tools and applying the software development life-cycle model. They will also write and use subprograms within computer programs. Students will develop creative solutions for various types of problems as their understanding of the computing environment grows. They will also explore environmental and ergonomic issues, emerging research in computer science and global career trends in computer-related fields.

A community of like-minded members – SEAC

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is a Ministry-mandated advisory committee that provides important advice on matters regarding special education programs to the Board. Many parents of children with special education needs find this committee helpful. Current representatives include:

• SEAC Committee Chair: Traci Clarke​, Community Member at Large
• Vice-Chair: Susan Muleme Kasumba, Community Member at Large
• Charlene White – Down Syndrome Association National Capital Region (DSA-NCR)
• Carlos Probst (alternate) Down Syndrome Association National Capital Region (DSA-NCR)
• Anne Jovanovic, Autism Ontario, Ottawa Chapter
• John Johnson – Brain Injury Association (Ottawa Valley)
• Mira Yasiri – ABC Association for Bright Children (alternate)
• Davina Mullaley, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
• Ruth Carpenter – Easter Seals Ontario
• Kim Chan – Learning Disability of Ontario Ottawa Chapter
• Dawn Pickering – Ontario Parents of Visually Impaired Children
• Adrienne Charlton – Community Member at Large
• Catherine Holmes – Community Member at Large

Meetings are held monthly during the school year at 7:00 pm at the Board office (570 West Hunt Club Road) in Nepean. All meetings are open to the public.

A community of like-minded members – SEAC

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is a Ministry-mandated advisory committee that provides important advice on matters regarding special education programs to the Board. Many parents of children with special education needs find this committee helpful. Current representatives include:

• SEAC Committee Chair: Traci Clarke​, Community Member at Large
• Vice-Chair: Susan Muleme Kasumba, Community Member at Large
• Charlene White – Down Syndrome Association National Capital Region (DSA-NCR)
• Carlos Probst (alternate) Down Syndrome Association National Capital Region (DSA-NCR)
• Anne Jovanovic, Autism Ontario, Ottawa Chapter
• John Johnson – Brain Injury Association (Ottawa Valley)
• Mira Yasiri – ABC Association for Bright Children (alternate)
• Davina Mullaley, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
• Ruth Carpenter – Easter Seals Ontario
• Kim Chan – Learning Disability of Ontario Ottawa Chapter
• Dawn Pickering – Ontario Parents of Visually Impaired Children
• Adrienne Charlton – Community Member at Large
• Catherine Holmes – Community Member at Large

Meetings are held monthly during the school year at 7:00 pm at the Board office (570 West Hunt Club Road) in Nepean. All meetings are open to the public.