Advocating for Students

Issaquah Special Education PTSA in Cultural Bridges!

Did you catch the article titled, Information About Special Education for Culturally Diverse Families in Cultural Bridges? It was written by our 23'/24' co-President Kartik Mithal and Jessica Braswell, our 23'/24' Vice President of Parent Empowerment!

The article was featured in Number 25 October/November/December 2023 issue of the publication. We invite you to read it! Click on the cover picture at right, to be linked to the article.

Cultural Bridges Number 25

October/November/December 2023

Advocacy and Specialized Training

ISD School Board Meetings

We attend school board meetings and provide feedback to members so we can all stay informed on important issues related to special education.

WA State PTA Participation

We attend monthly meetings of the State Special Education Committee, participate in National and State PTA trainings and attend the state PTA Convention.

Families-in-Crisis Letters

We submit letters on behalf of families in crisis to the School Board, Special Services Department, and Superintendent (per board discretion).

District Participation

We have both board members and general members taking part in ISD working groups, listening sessions and committees to insure special education interests are represented. Current and past committees include:

Literacy Continuum Committee
Strategic Planning Committee
Special Services Parent Advisory Committee
SEPAC

Building Relationships

Our presidents and vice presidents have worked to build working relationships with district administrators, the Issaquah PTSA Council and individual school PTAs.

Issaquah PTSA Council

We hold a board position, with voting rights, on the Issaquah PTSA Council. We share our vision, mission and community events with all other Council members which include all local PTA presidents or their representative.