Resolution Proposals Due
Any PTA member is encouraged to submit a resolution that addresses concerns that affect children on a state-wide level. Timing Submitter name and contact information, resolution topic and title due May 1 Complete submittal due June 1 Note: Submittal deadlines for resolution consideration at convention will be announced in the fall but typically occur in…
Legislative Issue Proposals Due
Any PTA member is encouraged to submit an issue that addresses concerns that affect children on a state-wide level. Timing Submitter name and contact information, issue title and short description due May 1 Complete issue submittal due June 1 Issue Submitters’ Requirements: Must be a current Washington State PTA member Submit a completed Legislative Issue…
PRESS RELEASE: State’s Largest Parents’ Association Applauds Inslee Education Budget
Tacoma, WA (December 15, 2016): After the release of Governor Jay Inslee’s education budget spending plan on Tuesday, Washington State PTA President Barbara Martin issued the following statement: “Governor Inslee’s investments in K-12 education to support a high-quality teacher in every classroom and a skilled principal in every school are a great step forward in…
Social Emotional Benchmarks Report
Washington State PTA has worked on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as a top legislative priority for several years*. During the 2015-17 biennium, SEL has been a top five priority. In June of 2015, the Legislature provided funding for a workgroup to develop Social Emotional Learning Benchmarks (SELB) for K-12 education based on the foundational work done in…
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