Advocacy is defined as the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal.

Alcott PTSA Director for Advocacy - represents Alcott at various legislative events throughout the year. These events include Legislative Assembly and Focus Day in which Washington State PTA representatives meet and advocates for policies that improve the education and well-being of kids. For questions about what we do and how to get involved, please contact advocacy@alcottptsa.org.

Washington State PTA

Your Voice, Your Action

Join the WSPTA Action Network Group – Sign up to receive timely information and action alerts during the Washington State Legislative sessions so you can support issues. 

WSPTA Legislative Assembly – Attend this annual fall event to learn about the issues, how you can take action and network with other PTA leaders.

WSPTA Focus Day – During each year’s legislative session, Washington State PTA holds an annual Focus Day to bring members together at the state capitol to advocate for the association’s legislative platform.

Legislative Priorities

To learn more about the WSPTA legislative priorities:

• Top five and also supported legislative issues
• WSPTA complement of resolutions
• WSPTA legislative principles
• Subscribe to WSPTA Action Network

National PTA

Source: Advocacy | National PTA

The National PTA is advocating at the federal level to improve the lives of children and families. Visit any of the links below to learn more and get involved.

Take Action: Schools Need Resources Now!

Find out more about Federal Legislation

PTA's Position Statements

Advocacy Resources

PTA Advocacy Contacts

Alcott: advocacy@alcottptsa.org

Lake Washington PTSA: advocacy@lwptsa.net

Washington State PTA: ptalegdir@wastatepta.org

National PTA: info.legislationcommittee@pta.org

Additional Resources

Washington State Governor Office of Educational Ombuds:  OEO 's mission is to work with families, communities, and schools to address problems together so that every student can fully participate and thrive in Washington’s K-12 public schools.

They offer free confidential services and can be contacted by anyone with a question or concern about a K-12 Washington State Public School.

Watch this video about how OEO may be able to support you: 

Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction (OSPI)

• School Performance 
• Graduation rates
• Teacher qualifications
• Spending per student
• Find data on Kindergarten Readiness (WaKIDS)
• Find scores, trends, and participation rates for the Washington School Improvement Framework (WSIF)
• and more!

Washington State Legislature and Citizen's Guide to K-12 Finances 2022