Our 2011 auction is now live! Be sure to visit http://www.questabc.org to see what’s available and put in your bids. Remember, in the event that two identical high bids for an item are received, the earliest bid received will win the item — so don’t delay, bid today! Thank you for your support of ABC [...]
Parents and Friends of Highly Capable Children – Thank you for all that you’ve done so far this legislative session to speak for the needs of our children. Your efforts are making a difference in Olympia and across the state, and are inspiring other parents and advocates across the country. Our work is not done, [...]
Received from the Washington Coalition for Gifted Education: Good News! The Supplemental Budget bill ESHB 1086 passed the House on Monday and is on its way to the Senate for their consideration. Along the way, a striker amendment which would have reduced HCP funding and cut it off as of March 1 was defeated, on [...]
Thank you for all of your phone calls and e-mails. Your involvement, and the involvement of parents and advocates like you from around Washington, made the difference for highly capable funding. Received from the Washington Coalition for Gifted Education: Pause, take a deep breath! The supplemental budget bill left committee with funding restored for Highly [...]
When the Governor made her Supplemental Budget Proposal in late December, retroactively eliminating State Highly Capable Program funding, we were disappointed, but needed to wait to hear from the Legislature. The Legislature made their proposal today, and it was not good news. Details from the Washington Coalition for Gifted Education follow: This is an urgent [...]
Today Governor Gregoire announced there will be a special session of the legislature. It is imperative that supporters of highly capable education contact their representatives now to speak to the value of gifted education. If you have already contacted your legislators, we give you our heartfelt thanks. If you have not yet contacted your legislators, we urge [...]
