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
24
Mon
2025
LWPTSA Council Advocacy Skills in the Education System Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center
Mar 24 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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)!

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.

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.

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!

Apr
28
Mon
2025
LWPTSA Council Advocacy Skills in the Education System Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center
Apr 28 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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)!

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.

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.

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!

May
19
Mon
2025
LWPTSA Council Advocacy Skills in the Education System Meeting
May 19 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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)!

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.

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.

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!