Special Education Resources and Events

 

Maple Hills PTA Special Education Representative, Marcus Tyler

To confientially contact us email: maplehillsptaser@gmail.com


 

Special Education Parent Events – March 2026

The Issaquah School District and the Special Education PTSA offer several opportunities for families to learn, connect, and access helpful resources this spring. Topics include IEP support, financial planning, and parent networking.

Upcoming Events:

💼 Financial Strategies & Estate Planning
📅 March 9 | 5:30–7:00 PM

📚 ARC of King County Meeting
📅 March 9 | 5:00–7:00 PM

☕ SpEd PTSA Parent Power Hour
📅 March 6 | 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 Issaquah Community Center

🧩 Autism Parents Lunchtime Meetup
📅 March 16 | 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Virtual (Zoom)

📝 Parent/Caregiver IEP Training
📅 March 19 | 12:30–2:00 PM
📍 ISD Administration Building

🤝 SEPAC Meeting
📅 March 23 | 5:30–7:00 PM

🍩 Donuts with Directors (Q&A)
📅 May 18 | 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 ISD Administration Building

For more information, visit the Issaquah School District Special Services webpage or the Issaquah Special Education PTSA website and Facebook group for updates and resources.

 


Links and Resources

ISD SpEd Webpage

ISD SpEd Calendar

Issaquah SpEd PTSA

Issaquah SpEd Family Resources

Adaptive Recreation/City of Issaquah

Book Nook

Copies of these books have been purchased by the PTA and are available in the school library.

To borrow, please contact Special Educatin staff or Email: stempsonc@issaquah.wednet.edu

 

New Titles Coming Soon to MH Library courtesy of the PTA:

 

Titles available in the MHE Library:

Everyone Belongs: A joyful rhyming book that encourages children to not only value all people but to also make room for their differences in order to make a better, brighter, and more beautiful world, from the New York Times bestselling author of Different—A Great Thing to Be!

Available on Amazon

   

Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You; Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez create a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of us unique.

Available on Amazon

   

The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes. A Growth Mindset Book for Kids to Boost Confidence, Self-Esteem and Resilience: A powerful, award-winning growth mindset book that builds resilience in children and prepares them for life's adversities. Kids will feel strong, confident, and ready to pursue their biggest dreams!

Available on Amazon

 

Included: A book for all children about inclusion, diversity, disability, equality and empathy

Available on Amazon

Different--A Great Thing to Be!

Available on Amazon

 

 

Wrightslaw: All About IEPs

Available on Amazon