Calendar
Upcoming Meetings
May 2024 - IEP/Related Services Info Session - May 16th at 6:30pm
We will have some regular PTA business to attend to:
- Vote to approve the 2024-25 budget
- Vote to approve the Standing Rules
- FUNDRAISER KICK-OFF!!!!
Previous Meetings
April 2024 - School Behavior & Discipline
Presented by Helen Caldart, Special Education Advocate and SealK12 Founder
Come join us as we learn about:
SEALK12 SLIDESHOW COMING SOON!!
Come join us as we learn about:
- Suspensions, Isolation and Restraints
- Knowledge of interventions
- Guidelines for FBA
- ABCs of data collection
- What does a Behavior plan do?
SEALK12 SLIDESHOW COMING SOON!!
March 2024 - Transition into Adulthood
Do you worry about your child's future? Come learn with us about the steps involved in transitioning our kids into adulthood.
Presented by:
Presented by:
- Megan Nelson, Tacoma Public Schools
- Katie Hatam, ABLE accounts
- Liz Johnson, Elder Law (guardianships)
February 2024 - Summer Camp Info Night
Come learn about Summer Camps for Special Needs kids 5 and up. There are many options from day camps to overnight respite camps for every level of support.
**COMING SOON*** PDF Book of all the flyers we have collected for the various camps!
- Meet Camp Providers
- Learn supports available at camp
- Discuss how to use DDA funds
**COMING SOON*** PDF Book of all the flyers we have collected for the various camps!
November 2023 - DDA Info Night
Doreen Vandervort & Cassie Tabery from Tacoma DDA told us all about Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and how it can support your child.
October 2023 - Inside Scoop on Tacoma's Innovative High Schools
We heard directly from SOTA, SAMi, and iDEA students and their families about their experiences at these innovative high schools.
September 2023 Membership Meeting
SOTA, SAMi, and iDEA: Inclusive Education at Our Innovative High Schools
Presented by:
Jon Ketler, Co-Director, SOTA, SAMi, and iDEA
Brittany Skobel, Co-Director, iDEA
Sarah Caswell, Special Education Teacher, SAMi
Rachel Skye, Special Education Teacher, iDEA
Jon Ketler, Co-Director, SOTA, SAMi, and iDEA
Brittany Skobel, Co-Director, iDEA
Sarah Caswell, Special Education Teacher, SAMi
Rachel Skye, Special Education Teacher, iDEA
For more information on these innovative high schools, please see the Elements of Education webpage here.
Please contact Brittany Skobel at [email protected] if you have questions.
Please contact Brittany Skobel at [email protected] if you have questions.
Behavior and School Discipline
Presented by Helen Caldart
Link to SEALK12 website's Behavior & School Discipline documents here.
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Contact Us
Tacoma Special Education PTA
PO Box 6929
Tacoma, WA
98417
PO Box 6929
Tacoma, WA
98417