Families of Students with Disabilities
Partnering with our larger PTA network – including Seattle Council PTSA and Seattle Special Education PTSA – TC PTA helps families navigate the unique challenges students with disabilities face; advocates for and promotes awareness about diversity, equity and inclusion at Thornton Creek and in our wider community; and rallies for educational justice for all students. We learn and grow together in community; hold space for discussion around the intersection of race, gender, and ability; and create opportunities for all families to feel welcome, empowered and see themselves reflected in our public school.
TC PTA meets families where they are. If a one-to-one walk, phone call, or coffee meetup works best for your family, please reach out anytime – we would love to connect: hello@tc-pta.org
Please Note: Our gatherings for Families of Students with Disabilities are open to all to attend, and are designed to center families of students receiving special education services; parents and caregivers of students with 504's, IEP's, disabilities and/or neurodiversity; and parents and caregivers who believe that their student might learn in an atypical way and possibly benefit from accommodations are encouraged to attend. Parents who have disabilities and/or neurodivergence are also encouraged to join.
Fall 2024
TC PTA - Special Education Parent & Caregiver Zoom Meet-Up
Please join us for a Special Education Parent and Caregiver Meet-Ups. All Thornton Creek parents, caregivers, educators, and staff are welcome to attend. This is a space to discuss issues related to special education, disability, and neurodiversity at our school. All are welcome!
Spring 2024: PTA Meetups
TC PTA - Special Education Parent & Caregiver Meet-Up
Tuesday, June 4, 7pm on Zoom - All are Welcome!
Tuesday, June 4, 7pm on Zoom - All are Welcome!
Please join us for a Special Education Parent and Caregiver Meet-Up Tuesday June 4 at 7pm, on Zoom. All Thornton Creek parents, caregivers, educators, and staff are welcome to attend. This is a space to discuss issues related to special education, disability, and neurodiversity at our school. All are welcome!
At our meeting, we will take time to reflect on what went well this year, where we want to see change, and our hopes for next year. If you will not be able to attend, we would still love to hear from you. Please send us an email and let us know:
-What did you appreciate about our activities this year?
-Anything you would like to see change?
-What kinds of activities would you like to have next year?
-Any additional feedback? You can email us at specialed@tc-pta.org and inclusion@tc-pta.org
If you need accommodations, language interpretation, or have other questions, please get in touch with our Special Education Committee Co-Chairs: Amy Moses-Lagos: specialed@tc-pta.org and/or Tiffany Garrick: inclusion@tc-pta.org.
TC PTA - Special Education Parent/Caregiver Virtual Meet-Up
Tuesday, April 30, 7pm - on Zoom - Register Here
Tuesday, April 30, 7pm - on Zoom - Register Here
Join TC PTA for a presentation on Special Education Info and Advocacy!
We are thrilled to share that our upcoming Zoom meet-up for parents and caregivers will feature a presentation by the esteemed Arc of King County. The Arc is renowned for its dedication to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, along with their families, through advocacy, education, and essential resources.
Whether you're a parent or caregiver navigating the special education system, or simply interested in learning more, this presentation will provide valuable insights and practical advice. We hope you can join us for what promises to be an informative and empowering event!
All are welcome!! This event is open beyond our school community, so please share with others you think would benefit. If you need accommodations, language interpretation, or have other questions, please get in touch with our Special Education Committee Co-Chairs: Amy Moses-Lagos: specialed@tc-pta.org and/or Tiffany Garrick: inclusion@tc-pta.org.
The Thornton Creek PTA Special Education Committee will host its next meeting Thursday, March 21 at 7pm, online via Zoom. All Thornton Creek parents, caregivers, educators, and staff are welcome to attend. This is a space to discuss issues related to special education, disability, and neurodiversity at our school. All are welcome!
If you need accommodations, language interpretation, or have other questions, please get in touch with our Special Education Committee Co-Chairs: Amy Moses-Lagos: specialed@tc-pta.org and/or Tiffany Garrick: inclusion@tc-pta.org.
Winter 2023: PTA Meetups
Activity Fair for Families with Neurodiverse and/or Disabled Children
Thursday February 15, 7pm, on Zoom
Meeting ID: 257 425 0673 / Passcode: PTA
The Thornton Creek PTA Special Education Committee invites you to a zoom meeting to learn about inclusive camps and extracurricular activities and connect with local resources. All are welcome! For accommodations, language interpretation, or questions, email Amy Moses-Lagos: specialed@tc-pta.org and/or Tiffany Garrick: inclusion@tc-pta.org.
If you missed this event and/or would like to review the slide deck, CLICK HERE!
TC PTA - Special Education Committee Meeting
January 18, 7pm, on Zoom
Meeting ID: 257 425 0673 / Passcode: PTA
The Thornton Creek PTA Special Education Committee will host its next meeting on Thursday, January 18 at 7pm, online via Zoom. All Thornton Creek parents, educators, and staff are welcome to attend! We will briefly recap the Seattle Special Education PTSA Guide to Special Education in Seattle Public Schools, hear from Thornton Creek K-2 Special Education Teacher Katie Zissermann, and provide an opportunity for parents and caregivers to share how things are going with your students and ask questions.
The Thornton Creek PTA Special Education Committee provides support for parents of students with disabilities and neurodivergence, and plans programming related to these topics.
If you need accommodations, language interpretation, have other questions, or would like to become involved in our committee, please get in touch with Amy Moses-Lagos: specialed@tc-pta.org and/or Tiffany Garrick: inclusion@tc-pta.org.
Fall 2023: PTA MeetUPs
TC PTA Zoom Meetup for TC Parents and Caregivers of Students with Disabilities
TC PTA Zoom Meetup for TC Parents and Caregivers of Students with Disabilities
Thursday, Oct 12, 7-8pm on Zoom
Meeting ID: 257 425 0673 Passcode: PTA
TC PTA Leaders and TC Special Education staff invite parents and caregivers of students with disabilities to an online Zoom Meetup. This is an opportunity for parents to connect with one another and support one another as we navigate disability in education. At this meeting Thornton Creek Special Education teachers will introduce themselves and give an overview of special education services at our school. We will also have time to share in small groups about how things are going.
We welcome:
parents and caregivers of students with disabilities and/ or neurodiversity
parents and caregivers with disabilities and/or neurodiversity
any parent/ caregiver who feels they would benefit from joining this gathering.
This event is open to all families regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ability/disability or economic status.
We hope you can join us! If you need accommodations, language interpretation, or have other questions, please email TC PTA Special Education Committee Co-chairs Amy Moses-Lagos: specialed@tc-pta.org and/or Tiffany Garrick: inclusion@tc-pta.org.
Sip-N-Chat for Parents and Caregivers in Families with Disabilities
Friday, Oct 6, 8-9am - In Person at Thornton Creek
Thornton Creek PTA and Thornton Creek Parent Group invite parents and caregivers in families with disabilities to a Sip-n-Chat Meetup for coffee and conversation at Thornton Creek. This is an opportunity to connect with one another and support one another as we navigate disability in education. We welcome:
parents and caregivers of students with disabilities and/ or neurodiversity
parents and caregivers with disabilities and/or neurodiversity
any parent/ caregiver who feels they would benefit from joining this gathering.
This event is open to all families regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ability/disability or economic status.
We hope you can join us! If you need accommodations, language interpretation, or have other questions, please email TC PTA Special Education Committee Co-chairs Amy Moses-Lagos: specialed@tc-pta.org and/or Tiffany Garrick: inclusion@tc-pta.org.
Spring 2023: PTA Meet & Greets for Parents and Caregivers of Students with Disabilities
Zoom Meetup - Virtual Meeting
TC PTA Leaders and TC Special Education staff invite parents and caregivers of students with disabilities to an online Zoom Meetup. This is an opportunity for parents to connect with one another and support one another as we navigate disability in education. We will have time to share in small groups about how things are going, and make plans for the 2023-2024 school year. Parents and caregivers of students receiving special education services; parents and caregivers of students with 504's, IEP's, disabilities and/or neurodiversity; and parents and caregivers who believe that their student might learn in an atypical way and possibly benefit from accommodations are encouraged to attend. Parents who have disabilities and/ or neurodivergence are also invited. We hope you can join us! If you need accommodations, language interpretation, or have other questions, please email TC PTA Inclusion Co-Chairs: Amy Moses-Lagos: specialed@tc-pta.org and/or Christie Robertson: inclusion@tc-pta.org.
Sip-N-Chat Meetups - In Person at Thornton Creek
Friday, May 5, 8-9am
Friday, June 2, 8-9am
Friday, June 2, 8-9am
Parents and Caregivers of students with disabilities are invited to a Sip and Chat Meetup for coffee and conversation at Thornton Creek. This is an opportunity for parents to connect with one another and support one another as we navigate disability in education. Parents and caregivers of students receiving special education services; parents and caregivers of students with 504's, IEP's, disabilities and/or neurodiversity; and parents and caregivers who believe that their student might learn in an atypical way and possibly benefit from accommodations are encouraged to attend. Parents who have disabilities and/ or neurodivergence are also invited. We hope you can join us! If you need accommodations, language interpretation, or have other questions, please email TC PTA Inclusion Co-Chairs: Amy Moses-Lagos: specialed@tc-pta.org and/or Christie Robertson: inclusion@tc-pta.org.
Winter 2023: Meet & Greet for Parents and Caregivers of Students with Disabilities
Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 7pm on Zoom
Zoom Meeting ID: 831 7973 5067
Thornton Creek PTA invites parents and caregivers of students with disabilities to an online Meet & Greet with Thornton Creek Special Education teachers. We will have time to check in, share how things are going, and ask questions. Parents and caregivers of students receiving special education services; parents and caregivers of students with 504's, IEP's, disabilities and/or neurodiversity; and parents and caregivers that have a gut feeling that their student might learn in an atypical way and possibly benefit from accommodations are encouraged to attend. We hope you can join us!
Any questions? Email TC PTA Inclusion Co-Chairs: Amy Moses-Lagos: specialed@tc-pta.org and/or Christie Robertson: inclusion@tc-pta.org.
2021-22: Meetups for Families of Students with Disabilities
Mon, Oct 18, 2021, 7-8pm on Zoom - Register here
Mon, Nov 8, 2021, 7-8pm on Zoom - Register here
Mon, Dec 6, 2021, 7-8pm on Zoom - Register here
Mon, Jan 10, 2022, 7-8pm on Zoom - Register here
Mon, Feb 7, 2022, 7-8pm on Zoom - Register here
Mon, Mar 21, 2022, 7-8pm on Zoom - Register Here
Connect, share resources, learn about upcoming PTA events, and chat about ways we can support each other. This is a safe space for families of students receiving special education services; families of students with 504's, IEP's, disabilities and/or neurodiversity; and families that have a gut feeling that their student might learn in an atypical way and possibly benefit from accommodations. TC PTA meets families where they are. If a one-to-one walk, phone call, or coffee meetup works best for your family, please reach out anytime – we would love to connect: hello@tc-pta.org