[Ohiogift] September News Flash

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For a more colorful version of the NewsFlash with functioning links, please go to: 
http://oagc.com/newsFlash.asp .

OAGC September News Flash -- Fall Conference and Advocacy


Fall Conference

The OAGC Fall conference is coming soon! There is now updated information
conference including registration, hotel reservations, parent day, awards and
more which is now available at [1]www.oagc.com/fallConference.asp.  We have a
great line up of keynoters, special guest speakers and small sessions. Remember
the deadline for reduced hotel rates is early this year, September 19th, so
please make your reservations soon. Rooms are going quickly.

Coordinator Workshop

Don't forget about the OAGC Coordinator workshop which is to be held on December
5th, 2014. This year's theme is "All Things Testing." For more information,
please go to [2]http://oagc.com/coordinatorWorkshop.asp .

Advocacy

Common Core Repeal Bill

On September 4, the House Rules and References Committee accepted a sub bill on
HB59, a bill that repeals common core standards and related assessments in Ohio.
For more information about these hearings and the potential impact of HB 597,
please go to  [3]www.oagc.com/advocacyAlerts.asp . The link will also take you
to information about how to be part of the Ohio Standards Review Committees.

State Board of Education Elections As most gifted education advocates are aware,
the actions of the state board are very important. There are several key
elections this year. OAGC does not endorse any candidates, but we do urge that
gifted advocates cast their vote very thoughtfully. For more information about
the races, please go to [4]www.oagc.com/advocacyAlerts.asp

General Information

What's New?

In case you haven't noticed, OAGC has launched a new website. Along with the new
site are new member logins and new member listservs. Please be patient as we
still have a few kinks to work out.

Donate to OAGC

OAGC is the only organization in Ohio advocating on the behalf of gifted
children. We hope that you will  consider a donation to OAGC by going to the
following link [5]http://www.oagc.com/donate.asp.

Social Media Connections
Do you Tweet? Follow the OAGC Advocacy Updates by following oagcgifted at
[6]www.twitter.com/oagcgifted .

Are you on Facebook? Become a fan of OAGC by clicking on
[7]https://www.facebook.com/OhioAGC.

References

1. http://www.oagc.com/fallConference.asp
2. http://oagc.com/coordinatorWorkshop.asp
3. http://www.oagc.com/advocacyAlerts.asp
4. http://oagc.com/advocacyAlerts.asp
5. http://www.oagc.com/donate.asp
6. http://www.twitter.com/oagcgifted
7. http://www.facebook.com/OhioAGC
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