DEIB Committee Meeting & Workshop Summary: 1-7-26

LWPTSA Council Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Workshop Spotlight: Authentic Diverse Family Engagement with Ilsa Govan, January 2026 Recap On January 7, 14 participants gathered for a DEIB meeting and workshop focused on strengthening belonging within our PTSAs and school communities. The session opened with a land acknowledgement and introductions, followed Continue reading DEIB Committee Meeting & Workshop Summary: 1-7-26

January Sustainability Committee Meeting Recap 

Thanks to everyone who joined the January 6th Sustainability Committee meeting on Water Conservation.  Special thanks to Peter Donaldson from Sustainability Ambassadors for walking us through potential collaboration paths between PTSA’s and Sustainability Ambassador, including participation in monthly impact updates and support for student-led initiatives such as Bus Bingo and bike programs. The integration of Indigenous perspectives into sustainability education was Continue reading January Sustainability Committee Meeting Recap 

Nominate a Deserving Volunteer for a 2026 LWPTSA Council AwardLWPTSA Council Award 2026

Who are the people in your PTAs, your schools and your neighborhoods whose volunteerism, advocacy, leadership and service benefit the children in our community and exemplify our PTA mission? LWPTSA Council Awards recognize individuals and outreach organizations whose service goes “above Continue reading Nominate a Deserving Volunteer for a 2026 LWPTSA Council AwardLWPTSA Council Award 2026

Join Us for WSPTA’s 2026 Focus Day in Olympia!

📅 Date: Monday, Jan. 19, 2026📍 Location: Washington State Capitol (416 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Olympia WA) Come advocate to close the funding gaps and ensure financial stability for schools and other vital issues that impact students around the state. We Continue reading Join Us for WSPTA’s 2026 Focus Day in Olympia!

DEIB Committee Meeting & Workshop Summary

LWPTSA Council Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Dec. 3 DEIB Recap DEIB Committee Meeting & Workshop Summary Date: December 3, 2025 Location: Zoom Participants: 17 attendees Facilitator: Ilsa Govan Welcome & Introductions Standing Strong for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Objectives Shared Understanding of DEIB Core Definitions Continue reading DEIB Committee Meeting & Workshop Summary