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Are you a member of the Washington Coalition for Gifted Education?
MEMBERSHIPS It's time to considering renewing your membership in the Coalition, or becoming a member for the first time. We also offer the Joint Membership in all three gifted organizations, NWGCA, WAETAG and the Coalition, at a savings of $15 over individual...
Special Session, WAETAG, Gifted Education Day and More
SPECIAL SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE The Governor has convened a special session of the Legislature beginning November 28th to address the most recent, dismal revenue forecast. With the necessity for a supplemental budget we feel that it will be vital to muster a show...
Welcome Back to Another Year of Advocacy
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...
It’s Official!
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...
Legislative Session Closes – Here’s How Highly Capable Programming Fared
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 HCP funding formula in...
Senate Budget Update and More
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...