Parent Leadership in Special Education

Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association

The Seattle Special Education PTSA (SSEPTSA) is a district-wide Parent Teacher Student Association that has been supporting the community of students with disabilities in Seattle since its founding in 2006. The SSEPTSA is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization affiliated with the Washington State PTA and National PTA. 

The SSEPTSA amplifies student voices and supports families and educators of our disabled children. The organization partners with the Seattle Public School District, but it is independent of the district. The district and the SSEPTSA board have regularly scheduled points of engagement throughout the year. The SSEPTSA board is annually nominated and elected by the Seattle Special Education PTSA members.

The SSEPTSA’s recorded meetings and informational presentations are available online, and the organization encourages families to access The Guide to Special Education, a resource that the SSEPTSA created.

This group provides organization and advocacy under the bylaws of Washington State PTA. This means they have a voice, membership, and communications that are independent of the district.

• The district and SpEd PTSA Board have regularly scheduled points of engagement throughout the year.
• The board is nominated and elected by the Seattle SpEd PTSA Membership.
• To get involved, contact Seattle Special Education PTSA.

To learn more, or to get involved, contact hello@SeattleSpecialEducationPTSA.org