Monday, March 29 at 6 pm LWSD parents and high school students are invited to listen to Daphna Robon, Legacy Speaker with the Holocaust Center for Humanity, who will share the fascinating survival and resiliency story of her parents, Imre Continue reading Legacy of Resilience: A Holocaust Story
As your PTA’s nominating committee does the important work of identifying the future leaders of your organization, take a moment to consider this work through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Here are a few questions to consider Continue reading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Tip: Nominating Committee
Did you know there are over 50 types of Unconscious Bias? Sequoya Lange (LWPTSA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Co-Chair) presented on the topic at our February 2021 Lunch and Learn event. Here are some of the resources from that presentation: Continue reading Unconscious Bias Resources
Join us for a special presentation from the TIES Center, the national technical assistance center on inclusive practices and policies. LWSD was selected as the model district for OSPI’s Inclusionary Practices Professional Development Project. Twain Elementary is one of the UW Haring Continue reading Partnerships to Support Academic Engagement in Inclusive Environments
On Tuesday, October 20, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, the LWPTSA Council Special Education group presents: Understanding Legacy: Disability Rights History in the US by Eric Warwick, Defending Democracy Fellow for the Western States Center Eric is a disability rights self-advocate Continue reading October is Disability History Month
Save the date for our Presidents and Principals Workshop on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 9:30am – 11:30am. The theme for 2020 will be Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Presidents and Principals is a once-a-year event hosted by LWPTSA for all Continue reading Presidents and Principals 2020
LWPTSA Council is excited to announce a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair for our board! Council is recruiting (a) volunteer(s) for a new Board of Directors voting position: Chair of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. This position may be held Continue reading New Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion