Advocacy

GECO Event: Save the date!

Springfield Day APRIL 21, 2010

SPRINGFIELD DAY 2010
A day for gifted and talented children, their families, and their teachers to gather in Springfield, Illinois- Sponsored by the Illinois Assoc. for Gifted Children

 Mark your calendars and plan to join hundreds of gifted and talented children, parents, and teachers from across the state, on a visit to our state capital.  Last year over 1,000 parents, students, and teachers participated, and for the first time in five years, the state provided some funding for Gifted Education.  Our collective voices were heard!  With your participation this year, it is our goal that the level of funding will be increased.

The objectives of this event are twofold.  First, we want to meet with legislators to share with them the needs of gifted and talented students and to show how many families and teachers from across the state support funding for Gifted Education.  We want to make sure we continue to receive funding and to increase the funding level to help more teachers and students.  Second, we want our children to experience democracy in action, see how laws are made, and visit Springfield attractions.  Consider this event as an activity to compliment the school curriculum.  

If you are interested in attending contact Kathy Marinko at kathyjamz@aol.com
For those going to Springfield the night before, we have a block of rooms reserved at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center.  The standard guest room is $91.99 (plus tax) and hotel parking is $7.00/day.  If you would like to reserve a room contact the hotel directly at 217-544-8800 and refer to “GECO Group” block to receive the discounted rate.  Make your reservation by March 26th to receive the Geco discounted rate.

Below please find the information to help you be an effective advocate for your child.  

Gifted Education in School District 181

Gifted Education in Illinois

Gifted Education Nationally