The 2011 Enrichment Fair was held on Monday, April 11th at the Downtown High School. The event was a success. There were 50 to 60 parents and students that participated in the event. Columbus City Schools (CCS) Superintendent, Dr. Harris provided opening remarks that were encouraging, strong, direct and sincere. She highlighted the efforts of the district to provide not only the state required identification of gifted students, but the service of those students from identification to graduation. She is dedicated to ensuring every CCS students is educated and prepared to become strong future leaders.

Presentations were made by the Educational Services Center of Central Ohio, Rita Glavan highlighting the challenges of raising a gifted child. Parents were provided more information regarding the Future Problem Solvers program, Rush Rogers. The evenings final presentation was made by the Gifted and Talented department featuring students providing testimony of their experiences.

Many children enjoyed the hands-on educational acitivities provided at the fair. Parents were able to talk wth the CCS gifted and talented staff admiring their displays of student work at the Elementary (featuring ECLIPSE), Middle and High School levels. Summer opportunities information was provided by numerous vendors offering residential and day camp experiences.

According to survey results (35 collected), 94% received the information they expected, 100% rated the displays as excellent or good and 97% would attend a future enrichment fair.

P.A.C.E looks forward to a continuing strong partnership with Columbus City Schools parents, teachers and administrators to ensure our children receive the best educational experiences and opportunities.