Center for Improving Student Learning (CISL): www.yourlearningcenter.org
Primary goals are to increase access to information and resources to improve learning and teaching, and to promote academic success and equality for all students, specifically those in underserved communities.
Department of Early Learning: www.del.wa.gov
Information and resources for children's first and most important teachers-parents-as well as others who care for and teach young children.
PAVE: http://www.washingtonpave.org
Parent directed organization that works with families, individuals with disabilities, professional and community members in all walks of life and with all types of disabilities.
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS): www.dshs.wa.gov
Oversees the social services provided to the citizens of Washington State, include child care, food, medical, domestic violence, employment, children's issues, adults who are aging or disabled and more.
Washington Alliance for Better Schools: www.allianceforbetterschools.org
Provides resources and information to improve student achievement in schools in the State of Washington.
Parent Trust for Washington Children: www.parenttrust.org
Provides vital services to families in Washington State to prevent child abuse and neglect and build strong families.
National Network of Partnership Schools: www.csos.jhu.edu/P2000/
Invites schools, districts, states and organizations to join together and use research-based approaches to organize and sustain excellent programs of family and community involvement that will increase student success in school. Dr. Joyce Epstein, Founder and Director
Family Involvement Network of Educators (FINE): www.hfrp.org
Information on effective ways to support family involvement in children's learning and development. Promotes strategies that support children's learning in school and at home.
Governor's Office of Indian Affairs: www.goia.wa.gov
Serves as a liaison between state and tribal governments in an advisory, resource, consultation and educational capacity.
Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA): www.capaa.wa.gov
To improve the well-being of ASian Pacific Americans by insuring their access to participation in the fields of government, business, education and other areas.
Washington State Commission on African American Affairs: www.caa.wa.gov
Advises the Governor and state agencies on the development and implementation of policies, plans and programs that relate to the special needs of African-Americans.
Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs: www.cha.wa.gov
Strives to improve public policy development and the delivery of government services to the Hispanic community.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA): www.wastatepta.org
A local, self-governing membership association whose main purpose is to promote the health, welfare, safety and education of children and youth in the home, school, community and place of worship.
Washington State Association for Multicultural Education: www.wsame.org
Collaborative association of representatives from public and private school districts, colleges, universities, local and state governmental agencies, organizations, businesses and other groups which advocate for and support the cause of multicultural, diversity and international education.
Parental Information and Resource Center (PIRC): www.wapirc.org
Provides meaningful and useful information, training and education to parents (families) with at-risk children through on-site regional activities and a technology-supported statewide dissemination design.
Family Friendly Schools: www.familyfriendlyschools.com
Helps schools and districts increase student achievement by developing networks of integrated relationships. Founder, Dr. Steve Constantino
Washington Parenting Education Network (WAPEN): http://www.chef.org/programs/wapen.php
Increases the awareness on the value of parent education, increases access for families seeking education and creates a statewide network.
Partnership for Learning: www.partnership4learning.org
Communicates about Washington State's school improvement efforts.