by admin | Jul 3, 2022 | advocacy, news, resource
The Seattle Special Education PTSA is thrilled to see our District recognize the need for more inclusive classroom and school experiences. In 2020-2021, our PTSA focused our advocacy work on three areas — including working to increase inclusionary practices throughout...
by admin | May 6, 2022 | advocacy, news
Regarding the Transportation Service Standards, we ask you to consider the following when they are re-introduced. For students who use school bus transportation, their school day starts when they step on the bus in the morning. Most students with disabilities do not...
by admin | Apr 22, 2022 | advocacy, news
Added additional testimony given to the School Board on May 4 With respect to Policy 3208, the Seattle Special Education PTSA continues to be concerned that it does not refer to students with disabilities. We want to emphasize the data we presented at the last School...
by admin | Mar 15, 2022 | advocacy, news
Dear Superintendent Jones and School Board Directors, During the superintendent search process, the Seattle Special Education PTSA testified about the qualities we thought were important for our next Superintendent and also sent the School Board our concerns about the...
by admin | Feb 4, 2022 | news
Dear School Board Directors, Superintendent Jones, and Senior Staff, Last May, when the School Board passed Policy 2190, the Seattle Special Education PTSA testified about our concerns regarding disabled students who are also cognitively atypical, or twice-exceptional...
by admin | Jan 10, 2022 | news
Dear School Board Directors, Superintendent Jones and Senior Staff, Over the last few days, the Board of the Seattle Special Education PTSA has heard from families, teachers and staff about unfilled positions in schools due to COVID absences and substitute shortages...
