Shoreline Special Education PTSA
News
New Name! Our PTSA changed its name to the Shoreline Special Education PTSA. "Special education" is the legal term for instruction specially designed to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability, and we feel it is important to use respectful and inclusive language.
2023-2024 Executive Committee Nominees Announced: The nominees are:
President: Sara Lawton
Vice President: Jennifer Small
Treasurer: Cecilia Berge
Secretary: Rebekah Hamon
Please join us at the March 30th meeting to vote in next year's Executive Committee.
Legislative Resources: PTA is an advocacy organization and as such provides helpful resources for you to advocate in a way that is meaningful and comfortable to you. There are several bills relating to Special Education before the Washington State Legislature right now.
How to be informed/advocate
Shoreline PTA Council website has sample emails you can send to legislators and contact information for them as well.
Washington State PTA website has several resources including:
Action Alert signups
Bill Status - updated weekly by the WSPTA Legislative Consultant - there is a section dedicated to the special education bills with links to the bills official page.
The full legislative platform for WSPTA which includes special education funding, inclusion, and supports.
Washington State Legislature website - note the "Find Your District" and "Bill Information" links on the left.
Shoreline School Board - information on participating in the legislative process
Shoreline SEPTSA Presentation - At our January 26, 2023 meeting, we discussed the above resources and much more. Watch the video on the "Presentations" page. (This portion starts at about the 31 minute mark).
Upcoming events
General Member Meeting: Join us for an important business meeting followed by speakers from DDA on eligibility and enrollment processes. The business meeting will include election of next year's executive committee, legislative updates, and Superintendent Dr. Reyes will address the district's budget. Thursday, March 30 at 7pm. Register here in advance and you will receive an email with login instructions.
SEPTSA Member IEP Discussion Group: Looking for a community to discuss your student’s special education journey? Are you curious what other journeys are like? Need to ask a question about your student’s IEP or educational experience and don’t know where to go? Ask us! Disclaimer: This is not legal or professional advice -- we are a group of Shoreline caregivers learning from each other. April 3 (every first Monday) at 7:00 p.m. over Zoom. Register here and you will receive an email with login instructions. Questions? Email shoreline@shorelineseptsa.org.
Ridgecrest Caregiver Connection: Caregivers of students at Ridgecrest Elementary are invited to connect the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. over Zoom. Register here in advance and you will receive an email with login instructions.
Future General Member Meetings: Our general member meetings will be held on March 30, 2023 and in May 2023. More details and registration links will be available here once announced. Questions? contact shoreline@shorelineseptsa.org