Join the Special Services Team for Lens of Youth, Misunderstood Moments

April 8, 5:30-7 p.m. at the ISD Administration Building Boardroom

Misunderstood Moments is an awareness program by Lens of Youth. It collects real-life stories of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, each paired with original artwork by youth to help others understand, connect, and build compassion. Through public exhibitions and awareness events, participants experience these stories and artworks and are encouraged to make their commitment by signing the Pledge, fostering a community of kindness, inclusion, and understanding.

Please note the agenda and materials may be modified up to 24 hours prior to the meeting; after that time, any agenda modifications will be addressed at the meeting.

Want to help shape how our schools support multilingual families? Join the Language Access Advisory Committee! Our Focus: Accessibility, Accountability, Responsive culture, and Relationships.

Who can join the committee? Parents, community organization, students, teachers, district staff members, cultural advocates.

Semiannual Meetings:

• Oct. 22, 2025: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
• April 22, 2026: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

To apply click here: Application Link

For questions, contact:

Mayumi Johnson 

Language Access Coordinator

If you haven't had the opportunity to attend one of our previous ISD Online Virtual Open Houses, we are hosting two more on 3/24 (6:00 - 7:00 p.m.) and 4/23 (5:00 - 6:00 p.m.)!  Join us to find out more about ISD Online and how to apply!  Applications are open now through May 4.

During the event, we'll share more about our new virtual high school, which opens in the fall of 2026, including details about how our full-time school will offer flexibility, meaningful support from teachers and mentors, and a welcoming community that encourages students to learn, grow and find balance in their academic journey!  We will also go through the application process which is open now.

Those who attend will also have the chance to hear about our learning center; what our personalized, high-quality instruction will be like; how students can participate in extracurricular activities; and more. Students will have the chance to help us vote on a mascot for our new school, which will serve grades 9-12. 

Register for the virtual open house using this form.

You can also learn more about our new school on the ISD Online website.

The Academy of Community Transition (ACT) invites families of incoming students to join us on April 28 from 6-7 p.m. for “Incoming Family Night.” The event will be held onsite in our portables behind Gibson Ek High School.

Meet staff, connect with other families, tour the program space and get your questions answered about your student’s transition year.

This is a great opportunity to learn about the program and how to stay engaged in your student’s journey. We hope to see you there!

Learn more about the ACT program: Academy for Community Transition (ACT) - Issaquah School District 411

Enrollment for our the fall of 2026 for our new virtual high school, ISD Online, opens on March 2, 2026, and closes on May 4, 2026.

ISD Online will serve grades 9-12.

Learn more on the ISD Online website.