Special Education Resources and Events

 

Maple Hills PTA Special Education Representative, Marcus Tyler

To confientially contact us email: maplehillsptaser@gmail.com


General Membership Meeting (online), Monday February 2 | 7 PM PST.

GUEST UPDATE: ISD Board President, AJ Taylor and Executive Director of Special Services, Sharine Carver

After AJ's Board/District-level updates, Sharine will touch on 3 top of mind items for many families: 1) Extended School Year (ESY), 2) Re-evaluations (including timelines), and 3) transitions. Both AJ and Sharine will be available afterwards for questions.


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Topic: Issaquah Special Education PTSA General Membership Meeting
Time: Feb 2, 2026 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Special Services Events Transitions Evening
Planning for Student Success (Virtual on Zoom)

February 9 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Zoom

Meeting Link: https://issaquah-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/87385379016

Meeting ID:  873 8537 9016

Families are invited to join us for an evening focused on helping students navigate key educational transitions. Presentations will highlight planning strategies, available resources, and ways to support your child through change.

We’ll explore transitions including:

  • Early Childhood Education to Kindergarten
  • 5th to 6th Grade
  • 8th to 9th Grade
  • Transition Services

An interpreter will be available, and we kindly ask that you RSVP using the sign-up form linked below.

https://forms.office.com/r/6Ui3m4PXTv


Parent Power Hour
February 13, 2026 | 10 AM

Join us for a casual in-person get together for parents and caregivers of children with an IEP or 504 (or a suspected disability) to share ideas, resources and connect with others. Coffee and snacks will be served!

Located at the Issaquah Community Center | 301 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah, WA 98027 


SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Meeting
 

Join us for the upcoming SEPAC meeting on Feb 23. SEPAC is a forum for parents, guardians, and caregivers to connect, share experiences, and collaborate with the district on special education programs and services. All are welcome to attend and participate in supporting students with diverse learning needs.
Location: Admin Building – Mt. Baker Conference Room

 


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