The Dysart Special Education PTSA

The Dysart Special Education PTSA was started July 27, 2021 as the first public school district-wide PTA focused on Special Education. Our mission is to work with students, families, school staff and the community to create a more inclusive world for people with disabilities. Providing support and education to students, teachers, and families, empowering them to advocate for themselves and their students in school and in life. Advocating for inclusive, accessible, and universal practices in schools and community. Engaging with the community to create a more inclusive world for people with disabilities from the playground to the board room.

Donate: Accessible Playgrounds Initiative

Donate: Accessible Playgrounds Initiative

One of our top initiatives is to provide more accessible playgrounds to every school in our district. We have started with sensory paths with an end goal of pour in place rubber surfacing to replace all of the wood chips on every playground. Help us reach this goal by donating to our Accessible Playgrounds Initiative!

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2026 Ginger Lee Francia Classroom Grant

2026 Ginger Lee Francia Classroom Grant

We are launching a brand new Grant in honor of Ginger Lee Francia. She was an amazing woman that made such a difference in the lives of our students. We are continuing that legacy by providing resources to special needs classrooms. Be sure to check it out!

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Officer needed for 26-27 school year!

Officer needed for 26-27 school year!

Do you want to help create a more inclusive and accessible world for your child in special education? Then we need you! We have 1 officer position open for the 2026-2027 school year.

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Join our Membership!

Join our Membership!

Become a member of the Dysart Special Education PTSA! We have memberships for students, teachers, families, partner parent organizations and businesses.

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Our 2025-2026 School Year Business Members

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Our 2025-2026 School Year Event Sponsors

Our 2025-2026 Partner Parent Organizations

The mission of the Dysart Special Education PTSA is to work with students, families, school staff and the community to create a more inclusive world for people with disabilities. Providing support and education to students, teachers, and families, empowering them to advocate for themselves and their students in school and in life. Advocating for inclusive, accessible, and universal practices in schools and community. Engaging with the community to create a more inclusive world for people with disabilities from the playground to the board room.