2024-2025 Family Education Chair: OPEN – Family.Ed {at} LWPTSA.net
We work with our local PTAs and PTSAs to support parent and family education at the school level, as well as education outreach at the district-wide community level. Our goals include:
- Award grants to support parent and family education programs for our local PTAs.
- Work with Lake Washington School District to provide district-wide education programs.
- Provide resources and support to our PTA leaders to help facilitate parent and family education at the local level.
- Provides assembly grants to local PTAs for arranging student assemblies at schools to support student enrichment.
Have an idea for a great speaker, workshop or community outreach event? Need help finding a speaker, or just new and want to brainstorm? We’d love to hear from you! Contact our Family Education Chair at Family.Ed {at} LWPTSA.net.
Family Education Grants
LWPTSA Council has two grant opportunities each year that are available to local PTAs:
- Family Education Grant (up to $500) — Download fillable PDF application
- School Assembly Grant (up to $250) — Download fillable PDF application
Please note that for both grants you must apply a minimum of 45 days in advance of your event.
For questions, please contact Council’s Family Education Chair at Family.Ed {at} LWPTSA.net.
Family Education Articles & Updates
- Transform and Empower Your Relationship With Your Teen
- Lunch & Learn Is Back — Log On With Us!
- Help Shape Our ’24–’25 Lunch & Learn Lineup!
- Your Name Would Look Great on Our ’24-’25 Leader Roster
- Introducing the College Essay Workshop!
- Congratulations to These 2 National PTA Grant Recipients
- Suicide Prevention Training for Parents & Caregivers
See previous parent and family education articles and updates.
Family Education Events
Feb
25
Tue
2025
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!
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
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
Mar 18 @ 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 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.
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Resources for Your Community
- Washington State Family and Community Engagement Trust — A nonprofit dedicated to building the capacity of schools, families and communities to work together for the education and well-being of children and youth
- Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO) — OEO promotes equity in education by working with families and schools to remove barriers so that every student can fully participate in and benefit from public education in the State of Washington.
- Notes From the Backpack — Podcast from the National PTA for parents with answers to questions about homework, bullying, school discipline, school transitions and more
- ParentMap — Provides trusted, innovative and award-winning editorial content through a variety of media to support Seattle-area parents in their most essential role: that of their child’s first and most important teacher
- Friends of Youth — Providing shelter and resources to homeless teens
- Youth Eastside Services (YES) — One of the largest providers of youth and family counseling and substance abuse services in the Puget Sound
- Be SMART — The Be SMART campaign was launched to raise awareness that secure gun storage can save children’s lives. Through sharing informational resources and training, Be SMART emphasizes that it’s an adult responsibility to keep kids from accessing guns, and that every adult can play a role in keeping kids and communities safer.
- Safe Kids Worldwide — Resources, tips and guides to help families and communities keep kids safe
- All Pro Dad — A group of people passionately committed to bringing intentional focus to fathers around the world. Provides guidance and practical tips in raising your kids in a life-giving way.