by David Berg | Sep 7, 2011 | Advocacy, Legislative Outlook, Parent Education, WCGE Update
Welcome back to another year of advocacy. We expect it to be busy. The recent revenue forecast is bleak, as is usual these days, and rumors are that there may need to be a special session this fall for a supplemental budget. Brrr! If you are not following the...
by David Berg | Jun 8, 2011 | Legislative Outlook, WCGE Update
Tuesday, June 7, 2011, was a significant day for Highly Capable Programs in the state of Washington. Governor Gregoire signed SB 5919 that implements the new definition of basic education, effective September 1, 2011. This bill places Highly Capable Programs within...
by David Berg | May 27, 2011 | Legislative Outlook, WCGE Update
The Legislative session has finally come to an end. In virtually last minute votes, the Legislature approved a budget (E2SHB 1087) which is “kind” to gifted programs; enacted the new “minimum instructional program of basic education” and the...
by David Berg | Apr 19, 2011 | Legislative Outlook, WCGE Update
THE BUDGET The good news from the House and Senate is that the budgets passed in each house provide for implementation of education reform in September 2011 (Highly Capable Programming becomes a mandated part of basic education) and adequate funding for HCP. These...
by David Berg | Feb 14, 2011 | Legislative Outlook, WCGE Update
Gifted Education Day Report Friday, February 11th, was a magnificent day for gifted. We filled the Columbia Room to capacity and beyond with enthusiastic parents and children. More than 45 legislators were contacted. The lime green scarves announced that supporters of...
by David Berg | Feb 6, 2011 | Legislative Outlook, WCGE Update
OUR FOCUS FOR GIFTED EDUCATION DAY AND BEYOND The Supplemental Budget has passed both the Senate and the House but in different versions which will need to be reconciled. Since both versions provide nearly the same amount for highly capable programming (HCP)...
