Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8
Serving the 44 PTAs & PTSAs Within the Lake Washington School District
Dec. 3 DEIB Recap DEIB Committee Meeting & Workshop Summary Date: December 3, 2025 Location: Zoom Participants: 17 attendees Facilitator: Ilsa Govan Welcome & Introductions Standing Strong for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Objectives Shared Understanding of DEIB Core Definitions Continue reading DEIB Committee Meeting & Workshop Summary
Nov. 5 DEIB Recap A heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Courtney Wooten for leading such an inspiring and insightful workshop on allyship. Her thoughtful teaching gave our community new tools to engage with empathy, accountability, and courage. We also want to thank everyone who Continue reading Workshop Spotlight: Building True Allyship with Dr. Courtney Wooten
LWPTSA did not write these protocols. We gathered them from trusted sources to help our families feel informed, supported, and aware of their rights and available resources. RESOURCES: LWPTSA put together 1 page flyers if you want to distribute this Continue reading RIGHTS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN IMMIGRANT AND MIXED-STATUS FAMILIES
DEIB Survey Across the globe, many communities are facing hardship and uncertainty and in these moments our PTSA stands together with compassion, reaffirming our dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We strive to nurture a community where all caregivers, Continue reading DEIB 2025 Kickoff
Dear LWPTSA Leaders, It has been both an honor and a transformative journey to serve alongside the LWPTSA Board and so many passionate PTSA leaders across our district. Through this work, I’ve gained more than experience—I’ve gained perspective, purpose, and relationships Continue reading With Gratitude and Goodbye: Rooted in Advocacy, Guided by Belonging
Inspired by the work of Dr. Victoria Verlezza Internalized ableism is not a personal failing. It is the quiet echo of systems designed to exclude. When we question our worth because we move at a different pace, need support, or Continue reading Combating Internalized Ableism – Creating Cultures of Access and Belonging
DEIB Year-End Recap 🌱 We wrapped up our final LWPTSA Council DEIB Committee meeting of the year with a sense of deep purpose and renewed energy—thanks to the brilliant insights of our guest speaker, Ilsa Govan, and the open-hearted leadership Continue reading Rooted in Reflection, Ready to Grow