Blackwell PTSA is proud to support our Special Education students and families.
District Special Education
Group Meeting: Nov. 18
Join LWPTSA Council's Special Education Group (SEG). The meeting will kick off at 6:30 pm, with tea and cookies, mingling and chatting. At 7pm we will begin our presentation.
Raising a child with an IEP or developmental disability is so rewarding, but it can also be hard to know where to turn for help. Join Rachel Nemhauser, Director of Information and Family Support at "The ARC", for a friendly, informative session about local resources in King County that can support your child and family. You’ll learn about programs, community connections, and practical tools to make navigating services a little easier.
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 pm; family networking begins at 6:30 pmWHERE: LWSD Resource Center Board Room (16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond WA 98052)
Our Special Education Group (SEG) Chair is Sam Robison.
Please feel free to contact her with any questions and/or suggestions.
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group Meetings
Special Education Group (SEG) meetings in 2024-2025 will be held in person at the LWSD Resource Center Board Room (16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052). An unstructured family networking time will be held from 6:30 to 7 pm, offering an opportunity for members to connect with one another. The formal portion of the meeting will begin at 7 pm.
If you require an interpreter or child care during our meetings, please email SpecialServices@LWSD.org at least 3 business days prior to the meeting with your child’s name and age so that arrangements can be made for you.CHILD CARE AND INTERPRETATION AVAILABLE (click to expand)
| Meeting Date | Topic | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 | Assistive Technology: Empowering Education | View meeting slides |
| Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 (Rescheduled from original date) |
Special Education 101 Guest Speaker: Shannon Hitch Executive Director, LWSD Special Services |
View meeting slides |
| No December Meeting | ||
| Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 | Community Resources Guest Speaker: Rachel Nemhauser, Director of Information and Family Support at The Arc of King County |
View meeting slides |
| Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 | Specialist Panel Guests: Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, School Psychologist & Behavioral Health Specialist |
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| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | Sexual Health & Relationships for Students With Disabilities Guest: Brett Niessen, MPH, Seattle Children’s Hospital Health Educator and UW School of Public Health Adjunct Faculty |
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| Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | Inclusion Beyond the Classroom: A Community Conversation | Panel and small group discussions |
| Tuesday, May 27, 2025 6:50 pm |
Inclusive Culture Beyond the Classroom: Continuing the Community Conversation |
Stay Connected With SEG
To receive information and updates about the Special Education Group, please subscribe to our Special Education Group mailing list. Information, including meeting topics, will also be included in the LWPTSA newsletters, Weekly Waves and Currents. You can sign up to receive these newsletters at: https://www.lwptsa.net/newsletters/
If you have any questions, please reach out to SpecialEducation@LWPTSA.net, and one of our SEG co-chairs will respond to you directly.
Information about Special Education Group events will also be posted on the LWPTSA Council website calendar and social media, including our SEG Facebook Group page.
Elizabeth Blackwell PTSA 2.8.54
3225 205th Pl NE
Sammamish, WA 98074
EIN 91-1911244
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