Welcome to the LWSD-GEAC Community!
We are the Gifted Education Advisory Council - a non-profit organization run by family volunteers, to support the needs of the highly capable community in Lake Washington School District.
GEAC General Membership Meeting
Please join us at our upcoming GEAC General Membership Meeting, where we’ll walk through the current process and answer your questions. We will also take time to socialize and give HiCap families a chance to meet and connect.
Please note: this is not an official district event. GEAC will share and explain district information to help families understand how identification and eligibility work.
When: Nov 18, 6:30-8pm
Where: Redmond Elementary
Who: All new and existing LWSD HiCap families
Thank you for being here!
We are thrilled to have you! No matter where your family is on your highly capable journey here in LWSD, we welcome you and your family to the GEAC community. In case you wonder what’s next, let us be your guide.
- GEAC is a volunteer run non-profit parent group, serving the highly capable community in LWSD, similarly to how a PTA serves your local neighborhood school.
- GEAC offers community and connection through virtual and in person events and advocacy.
- GEAC also supports the highly capable learners and teachers through funding of books for novel studies, apps for classroom enrichment, funding for classroom experiences, professional development of highly capable program teachers, etc.
- GEAC's operating budget is funded 100% by annual membership donations and corporate matching.
- Area social events bring gifted learners and their families together in a fun, social setup to create organic connections.
- Math & science enrichment: Events like Julia Robinson Math Festival, Math Club, Science competition prep and events, Math competitions, etc.
- Speaker series & webinars on HiCap specific topics offer support for parents.
- For HiCap classroom materials to improve enrichment and extension for LWSD HiCap students.
- For professional development and learning opportunities for LWSD HiCap teachers.
To learn more about us, use one of the following channels to get more information or reach out to us:
Learn more about our mission here.
To stay up to date, receive regular updates, and be added to our area contact list, please subscribe to our mailing list.
For general updates and event announcements, please visit our Event Calendar or our Facebook page, LWSD Gifted Education Advisory Council | Facebook.
Email us if you are looking to volunteer with us or have a question or concern.
Gifted Parenting 101
Carol Lewis joined us on Oct 29 the and shared many facts and background on the ways to understand and manage the joys and challenges common in gifted and twice exceptional children (and adults!).
Missed the event or want to revisit the slides? Please find the presentation here:
Get Connected - Join our GEAC Mailing List!
Find out more about Upcoming GEAC Events!
GEAC is hosting several social and educational events throughout the year, as well as enrichment opportunities in Math and Science. Come and join us at one of our events - a Board Game Night, Informational on Choice School options in LWSD, Parent Education on Giftedness or Twice Exceptionality, Math Competitions, and more.
Let us know what you think!
We’d love to hear from you!
Do you have questions or concerns? A highlight from your student’s classroom? A thought on the new hicap hicap identification process?
Let us know!
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School Rep Network
GEAC is creating a network of school reps that helps facilitate community building and connection with other families at your school.
Curious?
Membership
Our community becomes stronger with more diverse, independent voices and we graciously ask that you consider strengthening our GEAC community. As a dues-paying member you will support our larger community and receive exclusive benefits. In addition, we also hope that you consider joining our board as either a Member-at-Large or in an elected position.
Our Mission
Community
We foster communication and connection among families in the highly capable learning community, spread across LWSD. We offer information about and/or access to relevant education and support opportunities for parents, students, and educators in the highly capable community.
Enrichment
We support highly capable student learning in the classroom, making available funding for enhancements including, but not limited to, curriculum resources, enrichment opportunities and professional development for staff.
Advocacy
We advocate for the needs of highly capable students before families, the LWSD School Board, and the LWSD administration, and supporting broader advocacy efforts on behalf of the highly capable community.