Benton-Franklin Counties Special Education PTA

06/06/2026

Can't wait for this! Thank you, Fairchild Cinemas - Pasco,

Drum roll please...! The wait is finally over. Here is our Free Summer Movie Series lineup. Movies will be shown at our Pasco theater on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning June 17th and running through August 13th. We can't wait to see you all this summer!

06/05/2026

Congratulations to: Elizette Cuevas, resource teacher at Eastgate Elementary School Jon Fager, nurse at Fuerza Elementary and Mid-Columbia Partnership Kyrsten Harris, preschool teacher at Keewaydin Discovery Center Jake Boneck, special education teacher at Southgate Elementary School.

05/14/2026

Need a quieter movie experience? Join us for a Sensory Friendly showing of Sheep Detectives on Saturday, May 16th at our Pasco theater! Lights will be turned up, sound will be turned down, and moviegoers are welcome to move around, sing along, laugh out loud, and enjoy the mystery with the whole flock.

05/13/2026

We would like to express our sincere thanks to Swagg Coffee Bar, Papa John's, and Nothing Bundt Cakes for their kind donations to the Outstanding Educator Awards. Their thoughtful gifts made these awards even more meaningful. Thank you so much!

05/13/2026

05/08/2026

🔜Series STARTS this Thursday!

⚛️ FREE parent education series on CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS in children ages 0-5 years facilitated by Haring Center for Inclusive Education and University of Washington's Project ECHO.

⚛️ 8-week virtual sessions
📆 Thursdays, May 7 - June 25, 2026
⏰ 12 to 1 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

⚛️ To REGISTER your spot: https://tinyurl.com/mr2693zp

For more information, contact: Dr. Katy Bateman at [email protected]

05/08/2026

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iHIn4mVCRa-K1cBqULGpmg

We are thrilled to partner with The Arc of Tri-Cities and Decoding Dyslexia - WA!

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 6-7 pm.

Social-Emotional Impact of SLD on Families and Students: Teaching Self-Advocacy with Dr. Karin Hodges and Jerome Mayoral

Join us on May 19th at 6pm as Dr. Karin Hodges and Jerome Mayoral discuss the social-emotional impact of SLD on families and students.

Please register early. Limited spots available.

05/06/2026

Free Webinar!

Sharing from Seattle Special Education PTSA. Big thanks for bringing this back.

“KIDS DO WELL IF THEY CAN”
Webinar with Dr. Ross Greene.
May 12 | 6:00–8:00 PM | Zoom
ASL & Spanish interpretation provided · Free event
Clock hours available for educators

✅ RESERVE YOUR SPOT: bit.ly/4syu3Pr

✅ SHARE YOUR STORY: bit.ly/4ed5bta
Curiosity over consequence—that's Collaborative & Proactive Solutions. Seeing it in Seattle schools? Still waiting? Reserve your spot and share your story in the links above.



Thank you to our Co-Sponsors:

The Arc of King County
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Roots of Inclusion
Seattle Council PTSA

“KIDS DO WELL IF THEY CAN”
Webinar with Dr. Ross Greene.
May 12 | 6:00–8:00 PM | Zoom
ASL & Spanish interpretation provided · Free event
Clock hours available for educators

✅ RESERVE YOUR SPOT: bit.ly/4syu3Pr

✅ SHARE YOUR STORY: bit.ly/4ed5bta
Curiosity over consequence—that's Collaborative & Proactive Solutions. Seeing it in Seattle schools? Still waiting? Reserve your spot and share your story in the links above.



Thank you to our Co-Sponsors:

The Arc of King County
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Roots of Inclusion
Seattle Council PTSA

05/06/2026

Nice work, Finley School District!

This year, Finley School District made the transition to a four-day school week and we’re already seeing meaningful results.

From financial savings and reduced absences to improved student behavior and increased instructional time, the data is showing positive outcomes for students, staff and schools.

So far, the four-day week has resulted in:
• $176,766.15 in total savings
• Fewer teacher absences
• Reduced student behavior referrals
• More time in class for students
• Fewer interruptions to learning

Most importantly, we’re seeing a schedule that is becoming a better fit for Finley students, staff and families.

Over the next several weeks, we’ll be sharing more about the impact we’re seeing across our district.

12/10/2025

Hope to see all of our friends there!

Calling all Zootopians! Join us for a special Sensory Friendly showing of Zootopia 2 this Saturday, December 13th, at our Pasco theater. All tickets are $7. Judy and Nick would say there’s no better way to spend the day than enjoying a movie where everyone’s welcome. We hope to see you there!