UPDATED: On the new sexual harassment policy

UPDATED: On the new sexual harassment policy

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...
Open Letter: Ableist Language Hurts Family Survey

Open Letter: Ableist Language Hurts Family Survey

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...
Open Letter: School Building Closures and Covid Issues

Open Letter: School Building Closures and Covid Issues

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...
Special Education Staff Changes at 50 Schools?

Special Education Staff Changes at 50 Schools?

District ignores its own contract, leaves staff and family voices out of decisions about special education staffing. The Seattle Special Education PTSA is concerned about the plan by Seattle Public Schools to make adjustments to special education staffing in 50...