2026-2027 Special Education Chair: Rosalyn King — specialeducation {at} lwptsa.net
The LWPTSA Council 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).
This year’s objective is to strengthen Special Education support and inclusion across Lake Washington School District by connecting PTA Special Education Chairs, advocates, and parents; sharing resources and successful practices, identifying the needs of individual school communities, and building a collaborative network that empowers schools to learn from and support one another.
Special Education Group Meetings
A tentative schedule as we confirm meeting times/locations for the following dates:
- October 20, 2026 (meeting time and location TBD)
- February 16, 2027 (time TBD) – LWSD Resource Center (Board Room)
- March 16, 2027 (time TBD) – LWSD Resource Center (Board Room)
- May 18, 2027 (time TBD) – LWSD Resource Center (Board Room)
CHILD CARE AND INTERPRETATION AVAILABLE (click to expand)
If you require an interpreter or child care during our meetings, please email SpecialServices@LWSD.org at least 3 business days prior to the meeting with your child’s name and age so that arrangements can be made for you.
Information about Special Education Group events will also be posted on the LWPTSA Council website calendar and social media, including our SEG Facebook Group page.
Latest News & Updates
- Combating Internalized Ableism – Creating Cultures of Access and Belonging
- Advocating for Equitable School Funding: Why the Big Three (and More) Matter
- State Superintendent Reykdal Responds to US Health & Human Services Secretary’s Comments About People With Autism
- Budget Breakdown & Legislative Countdown — 11 Days Left in Session!
- LWPTSA Council 2025 Staff Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to April 11
Special Education Resources and Links
- 504 – A Parent & Educator Guide (OSPI)
- 504 – Office of Civil Rights FAQ (US Department of Education)
- The Arc of King County
- Benefits of Parent Involvement
- Bookshare
- Headstrong Nation
- Know Your Rights: A Guide for Young People With Disabilities in Washington
- LWSD Special Services Department
- National Center for Learning Disabilities
- WA Office of the Education Ombudsman
- Roots of Inclusion
- Special Education Students and Parents! Know Your Rights: School Discipline
- Understood: For Learning Differences and Attention Issues
- What to Do When Your Child With Disabilities Turns 18
- Wright’s Law
LWPTSA Council SEG Materials
- 2021-2022 SEG Survey Report (PDF)
- Local SEG Chairperson Training Presentation Slides (2022-23 Version) (PDF)
- January 2023 SEG Meeting Slides: “Guardianship, Wills and Special Needs Trusts” (PDF) From Jones & Ibrahim, PLLC
- February 2023 SEG Meeting Slides: Legislative Basics (PPTX) From the Arc of King County
- May 2023 SEG Meeting Slides: Best Buddies Program (PDF)
- February 2024 SEG Meeting Slides: Meeting Agenda; Local PTA Presentation (PDF)
- March 2024 SEG Meeting: Self-Efficacy Handout and Intrinsic Motivation Slides (PDFs)
- May 2024 SEG Meeting: Navigating IEPs & Evaluations: Empowering Parents for Educations Success (PDF) from Roots of Inclusion
- October 2024 SEG Meeting: Assistive Technology — Empowering Education Slides (PDF)
- November 2024 SEG Meeting: Special Education 101 with Shannon Hitch (PDF)
- January 2025 SEG Meeting: Community Resources – Arc of King County (PDF)
Questions?
Contact SpecialEducation {at} LWPTSA.net.