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Join Northshore Council PTSA's Advocacy Coalition!
Are you ready to spark some meaningful change? Whether you're passionate about education reform or eager to foster greater engagement and representation in Northshore, this is your space to share, listen, and lead -- as much or as little as your heart desires! Register Now! Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 8pm on Zoom (unless otherwise noted!) Visit our blog for more details Questions? Contact VP of Advocacy, Terra Droney [email protected] |
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Northshore Council Advocates for all Children
Northshore Council PTSA works hard to be an advocate for all children, not just in Northshore School district but in the state!
Northshore Council PTSA Legislative Action Plan and Examples of our Advocacy Activities
BEING RELEVANT: Focused on bringing the policy expertise that exists on our Council Board to consult on new education and child safety policies in our school district.
Examples:
Want to join us on this journey? Your voice counts too! Contact us to learn how.
Northshore Council PTSA works hard to be an advocate for all children, not just in Northshore School district but in the state!
Northshore Council PTSA Legislative Action Plan and Examples of our Advocacy Activities
BEING RELEVANT: Focused on bringing the policy expertise that exists on our Council Board to consult on new education and child safety policies in our school district.
Examples:
- Council is represented and gives a report regularly at school board meetings and study session, and has even been called by one school board director the “volunteer policy analyst for the school board.”
- Council’s input was sought by the school board during the crafting of new school board policies regarding Integrated Pest Management (a new WSPTA Resolution), a more inclusive Gender Equity Policy, and for a Proclamation on Respectful and Inclusive Environments.
- By becoming a trusted partner and seen as the voice of our community, we were invited by the Superintendent to join the Strategic Planning Initiative. This resulted in Family Engagement being adopted as one of the strategic plan's Four Pillars and PTA’s National Standards for Family-School Partnerships was used as the template. The Northshore Council President helped lead the district team in writing the school district’s new mission/vision statement.
Want to join us on this journey? Your voice counts too! Contact us to learn how.
Northshore Council PTSA Advocacy Updates 2024-2025
Advocacy. Powered by PTA.
Click on the links below to learn more...
Advocacy. Powered by PTA.
Click on the links below to learn more...
- "Ending School Lunch Debt and Advocating for Free School Meals" Resolution Adopted - Members of Council approved the adoption of a resolution at our January 21st meeting.
- Join us in Olympia for Focus Day - Focus Day is happening February 17th, 2025. Carpool with us as we head down to Olympia to advocate for fully funding education! Learn more on our blog!
- 2024 Legislative Assembly Recap - Find out what our Top 5 legislative priorities are for 2024-2026!
- Join our Advocacy Coalition - Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or just starting to feel that fire for education reform, it will be a chance to share the areas you care about most and turn your ideas into action. We're here to discuss real, impactful ways to advocate for better education funding and policies that work for ALL students in Washington -- starting right here in Northshore! Join us at one or all of these meetups on Nov 12, Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 1 & May 13.
- WSPTA Urges Members to Vote No on I-2109 & I-2117 - A message from WSPTA to all PTA members.
- 2024 WSPTA Legislative Assembly - Register today! - We encourage all of our local PTAs to send delegates to WSPTA Legislative Assembly!
- It's Time to Identify Your PTA's Legislative Assembly Voting Delegates - Legislative Assembly is happening October 26 and October 27, 2024, at Seattle Pacific University.
- Advocacy Back to School Meetup - Our Co-VP's of Advocacy hosted a get together to discuss all things advocacy and to help PTAs prepare for the upcoming year.
Key Advocacy Dates 2024-2025
- October 26 - 27 | WSPTA Legislative Assembly
- January 13 - April 27 2025 | WA State Legislative Session
- February 10 - 14, 2025 | WSPTA Focus on Advocacy Week (Virtual)
- February 17, 2025 | WSPTA Focus on Advocacy Day (Kids welcome!)
PTA Legislative Platform
2022 Legislative Assembly Delegates from Northshore school PTA/PTSAs.
The legislative platform supports the delivery of the PTA mission
WSPTA's legislative platform is made up of three components.
- PTA is a powerful voice for all children
- PTA is a relevant resource for families, schools and communities
- PTA is a strong advocate for the well-being and education of every child
WSPTA's legislative platform is made up of three components.
- Issues: During the 45th Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly, delegates debated and voted on the 2024-2026 top five issues that make up our short-term legislative priorities including two issues added to the 'also supported' list.
- Principles: Long-term legislative principles are separated into five overarching categories and are broader in scope. They allow members to advocate on many topical issues across the state.
- Resolutions: Long-term resolutions are available for members to help in their advocacy efforts both locally and at a state level and cover a wide range of topics to support children.
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Also Supported Issues (listed alphabetically):
Washington State PTA Resolutions Washington State PTA Legislative Principals The current legislative platform was decided at Washington State PTA's Legislative Assembly in 2024. PTA delegates from across the state came together to set our platform of legislative priorities for the upcoming legislative session in support of our shared vision of "Making every child's potential a reality." |
2025-2026 Legislative Platform (updated 11/2024)
Click image to download updated 2025-2026 Legislative Platform (11/2024)
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Legislative ContactsNorthshore Council PTSA VP of Advocacy
Terra Droney - [email protected] Region 6 Advocacy Chair Position open WSPTA Advocacy Director Position open - [email protected] Important Info Regarding Student ParticipationThere are times when students will participate in Council Advocacy efforts, like traveling to Olympia for WSPTA Focus Day. Parents/guardians should be aware of the following if their student is under 18 years of age:
The Northshore Council PTSA welcomes the participation of students in our events and activities. However, the PTSA is not responsible for the supervision, care, or safety of any minor attending without a designated parent or guardian. By allowing your child to participate in PTSA activities without supervision, you acknowledge that they are capable of being independent and responsible for their own conduct and safety. By permitting your child’s participation, you release the Northshore Council PTSA, its officers, and volunteers from any liability or legal claims related to their attendance or any incidents, injuries, or damages that may occur due to their attendance. |
Important Advocacy LinksClick on any of the below links to find valuable resources
WSPTA Advocacy Site WSPTA Legislative News National PTA Advocacy Site National PTA Advocacy Toolkit Northshore School District Northshore School Board Meetings - second Monday at 4:30 p.m. and the fourth Monday at 7:00 p.m. of each month. Use your PTA voice to speak up for kids. The School Board does want your input! OSPI (Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction) Register to Vote Find Your State Representative/Senator Not sure who your state senator or representatives are? Washington State's website has a handy Find Your Legislator tool. Just type in your address and click on the "Find My District" tab. |
PTA Advocates for all Children
Did you know that PTA has a over a century of speaking for every child with one voice? For over 100 years PTA has used legislative advocacy to further the objectives of PTA to building a better world for children. In fact, PTA is the oldest and largest child advocacy organization in the country. Since inception in 1905, PTA has been a driving force behind the creation of kindergarten, hot lunch programs, universal immunizations in schools, early education (coining the phrase “preschool”) and so much more. PTA advocates on behalf of all children on the important issues impacting education, health and safety.
Northshore Council PTSA advocates, student advocates, Interim Superintendent Mike Tolley and School Board Director Sandy Hayes members met with Representative Shelly Kloba at Focus Day 2023.
