Calendar

Lake Washington PTSA Council’s calendar is below. Here are additional links to find district, state and national events of interest:

Training Opportunities

Are you looking specifically for training opportunities to fulfill your yearly requirement? Find available classes here:

Feb
25
Tue
2025
LWPTSA Council Advocacy Skills in the Education System Meeting: LWSD 101 @ LWSD Resource Center
Feb 25 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Want to Make a Difference in LWSD? Start Here!

Ever wondered how LWSD is structured or who makes key decisions in our schools? LWSD 101 is your opportunity to gain insight into the district’s organization and learn how to effectively advocate with both staff and board members.

🎤 Speakers:
Lindsey Yocum, LWSD Board of Directors Legislative Representative
Amy Falcone, Kirkland City Council Member

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to advocate and engage within the school district and with the district board
✔️ How to stay informed about discussions at the district board level and contribute meaningfully

🔹 Hands-On Advocacy Workshop!

This will be an interactive session where you’ll:
🔸 Join small groups to discuss real challenges faced at the school and district levels
🔸 Learn from shared experiences of advocacy successes and best practices
🔸 Engage in scenario-based exercises to master the most effective advocacy pathways—think of this as your roadmap to creating impact!

🚀 This event is open to ALL parents, caregivers and community members! We invite everyone to join, learn and collaborate in shaping the future of our schools. Please help us spread the word!


Are you passionate about creating change in education? LWPTSA Council invites you to attend an upcoming meeting of Advocacy Skills in the Education System (formerly the Advocacy Committee)!

Who Can Participate: All are welcome! We invite PTA leaders, parents, staff and students from across the Lake Washington School District to come experience a meeting.

What You’ll Gain: Discover critical education issues, from classroom-level support to state legislation. Reflect on what matters most to you in education advocacy and gain tools to track, align, and influence state legislation that shapes education in Washington.

Why Attend: Get hands-on tools to guide your advocacy efforts, explore real-life examples of how legislation impacts education in Washington State, and start planning your advocacy strategy to create meaningful change.

Questions? Contact Zahra Eslami & Kameh Saman, LWPTSA Council Advocacy Co-VPs, at Advocacy@lLWPTSA.net. We look forward to seeing you there—let’s work together to make a difference in education!

Mar
1
Sat
2025
Transformative Parenting: Empowering Your Journey With Teens @ LWSD Resource Center
Mar 1 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Unlock the secrets to a happier, healthier relationship with your adolescent! LWPTSA Council presents a comprehensive event designed to provide you with the tools, knowledge and confidence to support your teens through their most challenging years.

To guide you in these insightful sessions, we’re excited to welcome knowledgable speakers who will help you connect with your kids and empower your parenting journey.

Stay tuned for further details and to RSVP!

Mar
18
Tue
2025
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
Mar 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
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 3 business days prior to the meeting, with your student’s name and age.
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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.
Mar
20
Thu
2025
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: Cultural Competency @ Virtual on Zoom
Mar 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: Cultural Competency @ Virtual on Zoom

We’re excited to have Pablo Ortega, LWSD’s Director of Equity & Family Engagement, join us as our guest for our March Lunch & Learn. We’ll be talking about how our district incorporates and fosters cultural competence in our schools. Why is cultural competence important? How are our children learning the skills, awareness and knowledge needed to respectfully interact with lessons and individuals from cultures different from theirs? Bring your questions and concerns, and we’ll see you at lunch!

REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM LINK

LWPTSA Council’s Lunch & Learn series consists of short presentations and Q&A on topics of interest to our school community, 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.

Apr
22
Tue
2025
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
Apr 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
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 3 business days prior to the meeting, with your student’s name and age.
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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.
Apr
24
Thu
2025
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn @ Virtual on Zoom
Apr 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn @ Virtual on Zoom

LWPTSA Council’s Lunch & Learn series consists of short presentations and Q&A on topics of interest to our school community, 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.

May
15
Thu
2025
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn @ Virtual on Zoom
May 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn @ Virtual on Zoom

LWPTSA Council’s Lunch & Learn series consists of short presentations and Q&A on topics of interest to our school community, 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.

May
27
Tue
2025
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
May 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
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 3 business days prior to the meeting, with your student’s name and age.
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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.