Legislative Issues
From
Washington State PTA
Don't balance the budget on the backs of children.
The state needs to improve basic education to better meet
the needs of all students, and to make better use of
taxpayer money. Remediation is expensive, and not all kids
have access to it. We're asking legislators to continue the
reforms of 2009 and 2010 to improve student outcomes and
align graduation requirements with employer and college
requirements. We’re also asking that funding aligns with
actual cost.
We can support kids – even in a tough economy!
Budget Advocacy
Get resources and other information on the budget.
Advocacy
Learn about our legislative priorities and other supported
issues, participate in discussion groups, and find out more
ways to get involved.
Headlines & Action Items
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Issue survey - Handout for back-to-school packets
- COMING SOON: An e-survey will go live in early September
Every year delegates from local units and the councils meet
to work out a legislative platform. In the past we have
provided a survey for local leaders to share with members to
gather feedback and assist delegates in voting. This year, WSPTA will send out an electronic version. We will send a
link to every member we have an email address for. We also
strongly encourage local leaders to distribute the e-survey.
Results will be sorted and shared.
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NEW: Focus on schools: How are we doing? A wrap-up of our
priorities and the 2011 legislative session.
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WSPTA Outstanding Advocate Award
We are seeking nominations for deserving individuals who
demonstrate continued and dedicated service to ALL children
and a commitment to creating strong policies to promote the
welfare and education of Washington youth. Nomination forms
must be turned in to the state office no later than
September 15, 2011.
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Common Core Review - Spring 2011
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Subscribe! Grassroots e-news, online chat, action alerts.
2011 WSPTA Top Six Priority Issues
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Implement reforms: Phase in new program of basic education
as well as last year’s reforms around accountability,
evaluations and family engagement
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Strengthen math and science education
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Get struggling readers the tools they need
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Consider traits other than just seniority when laying off
teachers (Reduction in Force policies)
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Fund education first
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New model for teacher compensation: Emphasize rewarding
teacher effectiveness in improving student learning
We will be considering an amendment to No. 6 at our
Legislative Assembly, Oct. 14-15.
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