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:
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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.
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Northshore Council PTSA Advocacy Updates 2022-2023
Advocacy. Powered by PTA.
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- PTA Advocacy 101 - Advocacy for the PTA is supporting and speaking up for children, families, and schools!
- WSPTA's 44th Legislative Assembly 2022 - October 15-16, 2022. Registration is now open for in person and remote attendance. Registration closes on October 6th.
- PTA Advocacy - Northshore Council PTSA encourages civil discussion about important and controversial issues. Having an open discussion and voting on a position, encourages civil discourse and helps ensure a PTA is representing its membership.
- WSPTA Adopts Legislative Priorities for 2022-2024. Read more about the 2022 Legislative Assembly.
- November Advocacy Update: Council's VP of Advocacy, Jennifer Drury provides update.
Northshore Council PTSA Advocacy Updates 2021-2022
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- 6 Advocacy Action Items - Let's get ready for 2021-2022!
- School Board Candidate Forum - Save the Date (10/5) & Submit Your Questions
- WSPTA Legislative Assembly - October 23-24, 2021 - Registration is now open for this year's WSPTA Legislative Assembly which will be held online!
- Candidate Forum Update: Attend the 10/5 In-Person School Board Candidate Forum PLUS Voter Registration Information. Watch the recorded forum here.
- Upcoming Advocacy Roundtable on 10/9 at 11AM (hosted by WSPTA Regions 1 & 6 as part of their Leadership Training event).
- Check out our Recap of the 2021 WSPTA Legislative Assembly!
- Let us know how we can support advocacy efforts at your school! Please complete Council's short Advocacy Efforts Survey to help us serve you better.
- Advocacy Focus Week is January 17-21, 2022 - Learn what it's all about and how you can get involved!
- Upcoming February 8th Special Election - Find voter information and learn more about NSD's Bond & Levies that will be on the ballot.
- Focus Week Recap - Learn more about what took place during this year's Focus on Advocacy Week!
- Check out our tips & resources for Holding a Voter Registration Drive.
- Submission Process NOW OPEN for the 2022 Legislative Assembly.
- Read our WSPTA 109th Annual Convention Recap!
- 2021-2022 Advocacy Recap - Check out some highlights from the Advocacy work done in 2021-2022 and start planning for next year!
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 44th Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly, delegates debated and voted on the 2022-2024 top five issues that make up our short-term legislative priorities including eight issues added to the 'also supported' list. WSPTA will prioritize advocacy efforts on these issues during the upcoming 2023 legislative session.
- 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. During the 42nd WA State PTA Legislative Assembly, the new principle, "anti-racism, anti-discrimination, anti-oppression," was added to the Safe and Nurturing Environments for Children and Youth category.
- 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. During the 44th Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly, one new resolutions was adopted.
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Also Supported Issues (listed alphabetically):
Find more information about all of these platform issues on the WSPTA Advocacy Page.
Washington State PTA Resolutions
Washington State PTA Legislative Principals
The current legislative platform was decided at Washington State PTA's Legislative Assembly in 2022. 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."
- Creating a Diverse and Effective Educator Workforce
- Expanding School Construction Funding Options
- Harnessing the Benefits of Mastery-based Learning
- Improving Equitable Identification and Access for Highly Capable Students
- Increasing Education Equity by Closing the Digital Divide
- Increasing Support for Equitable Family Engagement
- Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Climate Change
- Supporting a Meaningful High School Diploma
Find more information about all of these platform issues on the WSPTA Advocacy Page.
Washington State PTA Resolutions
Washington State PTA Legislative Principals
The current legislative platform was decided at Washington State PTA's Legislative Assembly in 2022. 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."
