The 2025 WSPTA Legislative Assembly 10/18-10/19 @Doubletree Hilton, SeaTac

Our Kids and Schools Need a WIN! Join us to go to bat for kids! ​ This year will include a “training camp” with opportunities for hands-on practice and interactive learning to prepare us to speak up for kids and swing for the fences in our communities and the upcoming legislative session.​ In addition, Legislative Assembly is where delegates from local PTAs across Washington state gather to learn about, debate, and vote on the organization’s public policy positions.  This year will include voting on legislative principles, a legislative issue, and resolutions. Step up to the plate and let your voice be heard!​

• Have you heard of Parent Leaders United for Snohomish Students (PLUSS)?

• • PLUSS is comprised of parent/guardian leaders from each of our schools, as well as community members. The goal of PLUSS is to connect with each other, share information as it relates to the schools and the district, and work together for a broader understanding of our schools. PLUSS is an information resource - a comfortable place to try out new ideas, make suggestions, and learn about what's going on throughout our district. Anyone is invited to attend.
  • 2025-2026 Thursdays: October 9, November 13, January 8, February 12, March 12, April 16, May 14
  • Learn more here: www.sno.wednet.edu/pluss.

In the context of PTA, Advocacy entails providing support and raising one's voice on behalf of children, whether within educational institutions, communities, or when engaging with governmental bodies and other organizations that influence decisions concerning children. The goal is to promote policies and practices that benefit children and create a positive and supportive environment for their growth and development.

For over a century, the PTA has tirelessly advocated for the well-being and education of children. Founded in 1897 as the National Congress of Mothers, it initially addressed child labor laws. Evolving into the Congress of Parents and Teachers in the 1920s, the PTA remains dedicated to improving children's lives. With a focus on involving parents in education and addressing social issues, the PTA empowers its members to be a strong voice and a valuable resource for parents.

1. Become a PTA Member: Joining the PTA at your school enhances the influence the organization already has on your behalf. The WA State PTA team actively advocates in Olympia, and your membership contributes to our numbers, strengthening the impact of our advocacy efforts in the eyes of legislators
2. Contact Your STATE Legislators as a PTA Member and Share Our WA State PTA Legislative Platform: By adding your voice to those PTA members already working on your behalf, you raise the volume of our requests and help make sure our legislators know these issues are truly a priority for ALL of us.
3. Contact Your STATE Legislators as a Parent and Community Member to Share Your Own, Personal Concerns, Stories, and Opinions: while as PTA members we legally must share the official PTA stances and platform, as individual constituents we always have the right to speak our own opinions and add weight to the grassroots interest in these important topics.