Coalition Meeting

What is a Coalition Meeting, and who is it for?

  • Who: Representatives of CBOs and community leaders serving students in SE Seattle
  • What: Educational topics discussed and expert guest speakers change every month, free lunch provided!
  • When: 3rd Thursday of the Month from noon to 1:30 p.m.
  • Why: Stay informed with SPS happenings and build community with colleagues in SE Seattle CBOs!
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Previous Coalition Meeting Topics:

  1. March 2026: Keeping Our Immigrant Youth Safe: Resources & Strategies For Southeast Seattle, in partnership with Colectiva Legal Del Pueblo, Office of Congressman Adam Smith‘s Immigration Casework Manager, Se Habla Media
  2. February 2026: FireSide Chat with Superintendent Ben Shuldiner, in partnership with Seattle Public Schools
  3. January 2026: Advocacy Bingo Card with SESEC: Planning 2026 Advocacy Efforts
  4. December 2025: 3rd Annual SESEC Holiday Happy Hour, celebrating Associate Director Michael Flor’s Retirement after 10 years!
  5. November 2025: Youth School Safety Fireside Chat, in partnership with CHOOSE 180, Community Passageways, & Rainier Beach Action Coalition
  6. October 2025: Demystifying Public Charter Schools at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, in partnership with Washington Charter Schools Association
  7. September 2025: Every Child Ready: Families and Education Levy Renewal 101, in partnership with the City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL)
  8. August 2025: Power Mapping for Collective Impact, in partnership with UW Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center
  9. July 2025: SESEC Annual Picnic at Jefferson Park!
  10. June 2025: Supporting Teacher Mental Health at Seward Park, in partnership with Space Between
  11. May 2025: Teacher Contract Negotiation 101
  12. April 2025: Summer Learning Showcase, in partnership with Sawhorse Revolution, Sound Transit, and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
  13. March 2025: SESEC Summit at Rainier Avenue Church
  14. February 2025: Building Relationship with UW’s United: Ed
  15. January 2025: SPS School Levy 101, in partnership with Seattle Public Schools & Schools First
  16. December 2024: 2nd Annual SESEC Happy Hour
  17. November 2024: Digital Equity: Assessing The Need Since COVID-19 & Finding Possibilities in partnership with InterConnection
  18. October 2024: School Funding Reform: What’s Advocacy Need? in partnership with Equity in Education Center
  19. September 2024: A Discussion of LEV’s ‘Underfunded & Unstainable’ Report in partnership with League of Education Voters
  20. July 2024: SESEC Annual Picnic at Jefferson Park!
  21. June 2024: 2025-30 Strategic Plan Feedback Session in partnership with SPS Board of Directors
  22. May 2024: Youth Action Plan Feedback Session in partnership with King County
  23. April 2024: Supporting Student Testing and Advocacy Needs around Mental Health, in partnership with Southeast Youth & Family Services
  24. March 2024: A Framework for Student Success in partnership with WAESN
  25. February 2024: The Intersection Between Social Housing and Education, in partnership with House our Neighbors
  26. January 2024: Vision Board Making for the New Year!
  27. October 2023: Dia de los Muertos Community Builder: Networking & Coalition Strengthening