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Upcoming Community Events
Washington
The PROGRESS Conference PLC for Attendees
TBD -Virtual
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Family & Community Engagement
Statewide family engagement sessions spotlight rights and resources, elevate family voice, and co-create a shared agenda for inclusion with PTSA partners.Saturday, April 25 | 9:00–10:30 AM
Saturday, May 9 | 8:30–10:00 AM
Wednesday, May 20 | 5:30–7:00 PM
Fall 2026 | TBD
Seattle Community Connections Fair Co-Hosted with Hamlin Robinson School Learning Center
Fall 2026 TBD
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Summer Search Seattle Substance Use Prevention Program Workshops for students K-12
TBD- Spring/ Fall 2026
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OSPI Institutional Education Annual Conference
Confluence Technology Center, Wenatchee, WA
May 7–8
For educators and administrators supporting students in institutional education settings across Washington.More Details Coming Soon!
Leading for Inclusion: A Transformational Convening
2 Day Series | Puget Sound Educational Service District Region, Renton WA
May 12 and August 11 | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
District and building leaders committed to strengthening inclusionary practices for learners with disabilities—particularly students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and Black students with disabilities—and inclusive leaders of all identities, including leaders of color.
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Leading for Inclusion: A Transformational Convening
2 Day Series | ESD 123 Region, Pasco WA
May 15 and August 14 | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
District and building leaders committed to strengthening inclusionary practices for learners with disabilities—particularly students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and Black students with disabilities—and inclusive leaders of all identities, including leaders of color.
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Roots to Wings Spotlight Lunch Featuring And Still We Rise
May 18 | 12 PM - 1 PM
More Details Coming Soon!
2026 Integrated MTSS Conference
July 28-30 | Wenatchee, WA
More Details Coming Soon!
Virtual Statewide Learning Series: Learning to Launch: Implementation & Planning
Office Hours: Tuesday, August 18 @ 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Office Hour #1: Wednesday, August 19 @ 7:30–8:15 AM | Office Hour #2: Thursday, August 20 @ 3:30–4:15 PM
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The Call In
Tuesdays at 4 PM & Wednesdays at 7:30 AM
Free 30-minute sessions for WA educators, families, and community partners. Confidential space, practical tools, and strategies for inclusion.
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Massachusetts
Workforce Training Fund Express Program
Lead the Change: A 9-Session Series to Build Inclusive Teams and Transform Workplace Culture
This live virtual leadership program helps organizations strengthen leadership capacity, improve team collaboration, and build healthier workplace cultures. The program includes 9 interactive sessions (2 hours each) focused on practical tools leaders can apply immediately.
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ASWR In the News
BECMA Vanguard Awards- Transformation Award Honoree: Dr. Natasha Holmes
City of Malden Launches “Outdoor Rx” Pilot Program for Massachusetts Residents and Individuals with Disabilities
(Press Release - January 2026)And Still We Rise Among 2025 Best Places to Work
(published by Boston Business Journal)Goal Setting in the New Year (interview with ASWR Founder Natasha Holmes)
(published by Lesbos)To center marginalized patients, this therapy practice uses an uncommon approach: a liberation framework
(published by The Boston Globe)
We Asked 10 Local Therapists Their Advice As We Enter 2022: Here Are Their Responses
(published by The Boston Globe)It’s Becoming Impossible to Find a Therapist
(published by The Boston Globe)Building & Sharing Solidarity Series to Help Residents Process June’s Acts of Violence
(published by Town of Winthrop News)
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