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Upcoming Events
111th Convention and Annual Meeting May 17-19, 2024 Lynnwood Event Center
REGISTER BY NOON ON MAY 6. 2024 Rates:| Regular Registration | $175.00 |
| Student Registration | $50.00 |
| 1-Day Registration | $100.00 |
We’re back at the Lynnwood Event Center for this 3-day Convention and Annual Meeting. This is the perfect opportunity for you and your board to network, attend trainings, get new ideas for your school and vote on the important business of our statewide association. Trainings and networking opportunities will be offered over all 3 days, with the Annual Meeting voting sessions happening on Saturday and Sunday. Attend our growing exhibit fair on Saturday to learn about programs and services that can help your PTA. Cancellation Policy: Registrations are non-transferable. If you require a refund, contact support@wastatepta.org before 12:00 pm May 10th, 2024. No refunds will be offered after this point.
Join LWPTSA Council’s Special Education Group (SEG) for a discussion with Roots of Inclusion aimed at empowering parents of children with disabilities. Learn about how the current processes surrounding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and evaluations can limit a child’s educational progress. The panelists will highlight the policies and practices that may result in years of inappropriate support and inadequate access to the general education curriculum. We will discuss strategies to navigate these issues, focused on ensuring that children with disabilities receive the comprehensive support they require for meaningful educational access and outcomes. Ample time for Q&A will follow.
CHILD CARE IS AVAILABLE for LWSD students and school-aged siblings. Contact SpecialServices@LWSD.org by May 16 with your student’s name and age.
Please RSVP on our Facebook Event page to assist us in our planning.
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Special Education Group (SEG) meetings in 2023-2024 will be held in person at the LWSD Resource Center (16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052). An unstructured networking time will be held from 6:30 to 7 pm, offering an opportunity for members to connect with one another. The formal portion of the meeting will begin at 7 pm.
Year-end financial review time is nearly upon our PTAs, and we know you might have questions. Please join our roundtable for a free-flowing discussion on the financial review process, committee duties, tips for getting things done smoothly, and more. Those new to financial reviews as well as experienced financial review committee volunteers are invited to come to ask questions and share ideas.
Register for this Zoom roundtable here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoc-yvpjoqH9SSzjrHDnBluO5Ya0tgoLGr
All local PTA leaders are invited to attend our monthly membership meetings held the first Thursday of the month during the school year, with the exception of June 2024. Meetings will mostly be during daytime hours, with occasional evening meeting times, and will be a mix of in-person and virtual Zoom meetings.
In-person membership meetings will be held at the Lake Washington School District Resource Center in Redmond Town Center. The LWSD Resource Center address is: 16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052. Zoom meeting links for our online meetings will be available in the Weekly Waves newsletter that all local PTA leaders receive.
Join LWPTSA Council’s Scholarship Awards Reception and Presentation Ceremony as we celebrate the recipients of our 2024 scholarships!
About Us
The Lake Washington PTSA Council (LWPTSA Council) serves 44 local PTAs and PTSAs within the Lake Washington School District, in the cities of Kirkland, Redmond and Sammamish. Lake Washington PTSA Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to child advocacy in the state of Washington. Our mission is to serve as a relevant resource to the local PTAs, families and community members within the Lake Washington School District through training, support and guidance, and to advocate for the health, well-being and education of every child. Learn more about us, including our goals and objectives.
LWPTSA Council is a member organization of Washington State PTA and the National PTA.
