I wanted to share this link I received from a Portland Public School parent about the looming budget cuts. At this point, those cuts include the "Principal on Special Assignment - TAG," which is I believe Pat Thompson's position. PPS is challenged to provide appropriate services as it is. If that position is cut, who will assume those duties and how will we make our voices heard?
Here's the story: Portland Public Schools to lay off 23 central administration employees, cut 15 other jobshttp://mobile.oregonlive.com/advorg/pm_32330/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=wSowEZc9

I'm having conversations with approximately 8 PPS TAG parents about how to respond to this news. We're in the process of identifying how we'll work together to advocate for our PPS TAG students. Who will join us? Please reply to me at adept_diva@hotmail.com if you're interested in joining the conversation.