WSPTA's Short-Term Legislative Platform

Our Top 5 and other priorities for the 2013 and 2014 state legislative sessions. Please click on links to full positions and supporting policy papers. Advance Basic Education Reforms Fund Education First Closing the Opportunity Gaps Revenue for Kids Access to Highly Effective Teachers ALSO SUPPORTED – Listed alphabetically  ·         Access, Opportunity and Equity for Special Education ·         Access to Algebra in Middle School ·         Access to Quality Early Learning ·         Background Checks on Gun Purchases ·         English Language Learner Students ·         Great Family Engagement in Every School ·         Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports ·         School Zone Signage ·         Screening and Support for Struggling Readers ·         Social Emotional Learning ·         Sufficient and Equitable Funding for Highly Capable Programming ·         Training to Support Highly Capable Learners