Issaquah Special Education PTSA
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    • About Us
    • Join Us
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      • Building Community
      • Advocating for Students
      • Empowering Families
    • Resources
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Join Us
  • Donate
  • Programs
    • Building Community
    • Advocating for Students
    • Empowering Families
  • Resources

Advocating for Students

We attend school board meetings, serve on district committees, and are involved in the Washington State PTA's newly formed Special Education Committee.



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

WA State PTA Participation

WA State PTA Participation

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

WA State PTA Participation

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

WA State PTA Participation

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

Board Specialized Training

Families-in-Crisis Letters

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.  

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

Building Relationships

Board Specialized Training

Board Specialized Training

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



Board Specialized Training

Board Specialized Training

Board Specialized Training

  • Council of Parent Advocates and Attorneys (COPAA) SEAT 1.0 Beginning Advocacy Training
    • 3 Board Members
  • The Arc@School’s Advocacy Curriculum
    • 1Board Member

About Washington State PTA

Founded in 1905, the Washington Congress of Parents and Teachers, now known as the Washington State Parent Teacher Association (WSPTA), is the largest non-profit, volunteer organization in Washington. As the premier parent organization, with over 125,000 members in more than 875 local PTAs, the association is an innovative, forward-thinking, and effective advocate for children.

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