Category Archives: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Weekly Legislative Priorities Spotlight: Addressing Funding, Inclusion and Supports in Special Education

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Your Voice Matters! Legislative Priorities Spotlights — A Weekly Dive Into the "Top 5"

This week, we’re highlighting another of the Washington State PTA’s “Top Five Priorities” — Addressing funding, inclusion and supports in special education. [See all “Spotlight” articles] Special education funding and resources are essential for ensuring that every student, regardless of ability, Continue reading Weekly Legislative Priorities Spotlight: Addressing Funding, Inclusion and Supports in Special Education→

Building Equity, Celebrating Diversity, and Fostering Inclusion

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“Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an action. Belonging is an outcome.” — Arthur Chan Idea of the Week: Inclusive Holiday Celebrations As the holiday season approaches, consider ways to celebrate inclusively: Action Plan: DE&I in Continue reading Building Equity, Celebrating Diversity, and Fostering Inclusion→

Updates to WSPTA Awards of Excellence

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Want to Learn More? Take a Deep Dive Into AoE With WSPTA! The WSPTA Programs Committee is excited to announce updates and improvements to all Awards of Excellence for the 2024-25 year. The committee is also pleased to share that Continue reading Updates to WSPTA Awards of Excellence→

Help Facilitate Financial Equity Among Our PTAs

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LWPTSA Council Financial Equity Program — Accepting donations and requests

While all of our local PTAs have a mission of supporting and enriching the educational opportunities and experiences in their communities, we recognize that there are varying levels of financial and volunteer resources accessible within those communities. As the larger Continue reading Help Facilitate Financial Equity Among Our PTAs→

New & International Families — We Have an Event to Welcome You!

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Welcome Event for New & International Families — Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 3 to 7 pm, at the LWSD Resource Center, 16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond WA 98052

Whether you’ve just joined our community from another country or from another county, you are invited to a special event: The Lake Washington PTSA Council, in partnership with the Lake Washington School District (LWSD), is looking forward to co-hosting our Continue reading New & International Families — We Have an Event to Welcome You!→

Spotlight: What Does Inclusion Look Like for Your PTA?

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May/June 2024 This month in our “Spotlight” feature, Council Area VP Heather Colomb collected some highlights on how some of our local PTAs are building inclusive practices into their programming and services. What does inclusive education look like at your school? For Continue reading Spotlight: What Does Inclusion Look Like for Your PTA?→