Note: Event rescheduled to March 20

COMMUNITY EVENT ​
“What Parents and Educators Need To Know About Smart Kids” 
Presented by Austina de Bonte, President of the Northwest Gifted Child Association (NWGCA) 

Co-sponsored by the Shoreline Hi Cap Parent Association and the Shoreline PTA Council  

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​​DATE:  Wednesday, March 20, 2019
NEW LOCATION:  Shoreline Auditorium at the Shoreline Conference Center
​(18560 1st Ave. NE)
TIME:  6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.  ​

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An insightful and informative talk for all parents!  Learn what’s normal, what to expect as our kids grow, and why genuine challenge is vitally important for their social and emotional development, as well as developing their academic talents - from the preschool and elementary years, to high school and beyond.

To register for this free event, visit Eventbrite

​YMCA childcare:  A limited number of free childcare spots are available via RSVP, on a "first come, first serve" basis.  If you are interested in childcare, please email us with your name, the number of child(ren), and their names and ages.  

Parent Survey Results (June 2018)

​Your voices matter!  Thank you to the Shoreline parents who participated in our spring survey.  You have helped us to fine tune our objectives and focus as a parent group.  The top three priorities are:  1) expand Hi Cap advocacy at district and/or state level, 2) provide parent education events, and 3) recommend gifted resources for parents.
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Legislative Corner
Gifted Ed Day in Olympia on 1/25/19!  See our "Advocacy" page for details!

Learn about SB 5354 being introduced in the new 2019 legislative session which will seek to improve Highly Capable services statewide!

​Become a parent representative!  Help our organization grow with your talents and skills. Learn more!

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•Why should we advocate for gifted education?

The Washington State Constitution states: “It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders.”

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•Why are gifted programs needed?

Gifted and talented students and those with high abilities need gifted education programs that will challenge them in regular classroom settings and enrichment and accelerated programs to enable them to make continuous progress in school.