Issaquah Parent Education is ParentWiser!
ParentWiser is the Issaquah PTSA Council 2.6’s parent education committee, which partners with Issaquah Schools Foundation, the Circle, and Influence the Choice.
2026-27 ParentWiser Mission and Goal
We will continue our parent education efforts by partnering with diverse community groups, especially those we have had difficulty reaching in the past, while strengthening our collaboration with the Issaquah School District. Our goal is to offer a broader range of educational topics that respond to the specific needs of different communities, while continuing to prioritize mental health and student well-being.
2026-27 ParentWiser Events
Each event details and registration information will be shared before the event. We will keep adding more events during the school year. Please stay tuned more details.
September 29 – Youth Mental Well-Being: SHIFT, Do What Moves You
For parents and high school students, in partnership with Parenting Upstream and Tell My Story
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Tell My Story: SHIFT — Do What Moves You. Film by Jason Reid
September 29th | 7:00-8:30pm | ISD Administration Building
Registration: https://forms.
Join Issaquah PTSA Council ParentWiser and Parenting Upstream for a special evening featuring SHIFT: Do What Moves You, a hope-centered documentary from Tell My Story that explores youth mental well-being, resilience, and the power of taking action during difficult times.
Through real stories from 13 young people—including athletes, artists, performers, and other youth—SHIFT encourages students to move from problem to possibility, build a sense of agency, and discover what can help them navigate challenging moments.
Two screenings. One evening. Two dedicated spaces.
- Middle & High School Parents/Caregivers: Screening + guided post-film discussion focused on understanding, supporting, and connecting with today’s youth.
- High School Students: Screening + youth-centered discussion focused on hope, self-awareness, empowerment, and practical ways to navigate difficult times.
Each screening will be followed by guided dialogue led by Parenting Upstream and a clinical mental health professional, creating a supportive space for questions, connection, and meaningful conversation.
Tell My Story believes that stories change people—and when young people feel seen, heard, and supported, real change becomes possible.
Past Workshops 2025-26:
- October 20, 2025, Monday: Cultural Conflicts: Two Worlds, One Home
- November 22, 2025, Saturday: How to help your student manage stress and challenges?
- January 15, 2026: Helping Families Navigate the Transitions in the US school system with PEPS, 1PM – 2:30PM
- January 27, 2026: Gun Violence & Safe Storage with Be Smart and ISD, 7pm – 8pm
- February 4, 2026: Hidden in Plain Sight with Influence the Choice
- February 25, 2026: Effective Communication with Your Teen with PEPS, 10:30AM – 12PM
- March 19, 2026: Supporting Students with Hidden Struggles in Our Classroom, 6:30PM – 8:30PM @ Gibson Ek High School
- March 25, 2026: From Class to College: An Expert College Counselors Q&A Panel for Parents, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Hybrid
- April 7, 2026: Clear the Air: Protecting Our Kids from Vaping: What Parents Need to Know and How We Can Help, Hybrid, 12pm – 1:30pm.
- April 23, 2026: Helping Kids Build Belonging in a Disconnected World, 6:30PM – 8PM, presented by Sheri Gazitt, Teen Wise
If you have any questions, please contact the Issaquah PTSA ParentWiser chairs:
Laura Ni, Laurelle Graves and Juni Wu
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