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Upcoming Events

Oct
15
Tue
2024
National PTA Schools of Excellence Enrollment Deadline
Oct 15 all-day
Visit National PTA’s website for more information and to enroll in the School of Excellence program.
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
Oct 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LWPTSA Council’s Special Education Group’s (SEG) monthly meetings kick off at 6:30 pm with family networking. At 7 pm, we will begin our formal presentation. Ample time for discussion and Q&A will follow.
On-site child care is available for LWSD students and school-aged siblings! Contact SpecialServices@LWSD.org no later than Oct. 10, with your student’s name and age.
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This month, our topic is Assistive Technology: Empowering Education.
Bring your student’s laptop with you to try out the tools alongside the presentation.
This presentation offers an introduction to various assistive technology (AT) tools available to students, empowering caregivers to support their student’s use of these resources. We’ll introduce you to Microsoft accessibility features, literacy support systems like Clicker 8 and WordQ5, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) techniques, and discuss how caregivers can leverage AI to enhance their understanding of educational topics. By familiarizing yourself with these tools, you’ll be better equipped to assist your student in their learning journey, promote their academic success, and contribute to a more inclusive educational environment where all students can thrive regardless of their individual needs.
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7 pm. Family networking begins at 6:30 pm. LWSD Resource Center Board Room. Topic: Assistive Technology—Empowering Education. Bring your student's laptop to the meeting! Child care available: Email specialservices@lwsd.org by Oct. 10 with your child's age and name.
LWPTSA Council’s Special Education Group (SEG) aims to connect and support families in the LWSD community with students who receive special services through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 Accommodations Plan, or Individualized Health Plan (IHP). We host monthly meetings that start with time for families to connect with one another, followed by a formal presentation on topics relevant to the SEG community and an opportunity for member questions and input. We also support families and local PTA special education chairs through a lending library, information about resources available in our community, and updates on news relevant to the special education community.
Oct
17
Thu
2024
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: What Would YOU Like to Learn About This Year? @ Virtual on Zoom
Oct 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: What Would YOU Like to Learn About This Year? @ Virtual on Zoom

This month as we kick off our 2024-25 Lunch & Learn series, we want to know: What topics do YOU want to learn about with us this year? Join us on Zoom at noon on Thursday, Oct. 17, and let’s brainstorm and discuss together. 

Register for the Zoom link

The Lunch & Learn series consists of short presentations and discussions on topics of interest to all community members, from noon – 1 pm on select Thursdays online via Zoom. Grab your lunch, log on, and learn with us! Event links will be shared on our website calendarsocial media and newsletters close to the event dates. Topics and featured speakers are subject to change and will be updated as they are finalized.

WSPTA Financial Basics Roundtable @ Online on Zoom
Oct 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join WSPTA to discuss financial reporting, document storage, and non-signer statement reviews. This roundtable is aimed at treasurers and others from your board of directors that have financial questions, including your non-signer that reviews your bank and online payment statements each month.

Register for this Zoom roundtable

Oct
19
Sat
2024
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Oct 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom

NOTE: This class was originally scheduled on 10/12 but moved due to a conflict.

This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington, and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one elected officer per PTA each year.

Register for this free, virtual training here


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.

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LWPTSA Council is a member organization of Washington State PTA and the National PTA.

Washington State PTA: Every child. One voice. National PTA: Every child. One voice.