ADVOCACY

Blackwell PTSA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and part of the largest volunteer child-advocacy organization in the country. Advocacy is at the heart of what we do. We work with our school, district, and state partners to advocate for programs, policies, and legislation that positively impact our students. 

 

PARTNERING FOR POSITIVE OUTCOMES

 

Blackwell Elementary Administration and Staff

Blackwell PTSA works closely with the Blackwell administration and staff. We regularly connect with our principal and have opportunities to bring forward concerns and ideas from our students and families.

  • Monthly PTSA Board Meetings: Our Board of Directors meets monthly with our principal and teacher representative.
  • Quarterly General Membership Meetings: All PTSA members are invited to attend. The PTSA Board shares updates on programs, activities, and advocacy efforts.

 

Lake Washington PTSA Council

Blackwell PTSA attends monthly Lake Washington PTSA Council meetings, representing our school and adding our voice to district-level advocacy efforts. The Lake Washington PTSA Council has adopted the following resolutions and statements in support of national, state, and local initiatives:

 

Washington State Parent Teacher Association 

During the legislative session, Washington State PTA (WSPTA) sends Action Alerts with updates on issues they are actively working on. These alerts make it quick and easy to contact your legislators and make your voice heard.

 

Sign up for WSPTA Action Alerts

 

Helpful Links: 

 

 

How Can You Make a Difference?

  • Become a PTSA Member – Your membership strengthens our collective voice. WSPTA advocates for issues that matter to students and families across Washington, including during the legislative session in Olympia. The more members we have, the stronger our voice is when advocating with legislators.

     

  • Contact Your State Legislators as a PTSA Member – Share WSPTA's legislative priorities with your state legislators. Adding your voice to the advocacy already happening through PTA helps demonstrate that these issues are important to our school communities across Washington.

     

  • Contact Your State Legislators as a Parent and Community Member – You can also reach out to your legislators as an individual constituent. Share your own experiences, concerns, stories, and opinions. While PTSA members representing the organization must follow WSPTA's official positions and legislative platform, you are always free to advocate for issues that matter to you personally.

     

 

Every voice matters. When we speak up together, we can help create positive change for our students, schools, and communities.

 

 

 

Contacts

Blackwell PTSA: advocacy@blackwellptsa.org

Lake Washington PTSA: advocacy@lwptsa.net

Washington State PTA: ptalegdir@wastatepta.org

National PTA: info.legislationcommittee@pta.org

 

 

Resources & Links

WSPTA Advocacy Page

Contact Your State Legislators

Join the PTSA