Event FAQ'S
What is the Alliance for Education Convening Seattle Community Luncheon?
The Alliance for Education’s annual Convening Seattle Community Luncheon is a cornerstone event that gathers the Seattle community to raise funds and increase awareness of the pressing educational issues facing Seattle students, families, and educators. Each year, this luncheon provides a platform for vital discussions and collective action to support our public schools.
For 2024, the key conversation centers on Collective Impact and Strategic Alignment. This year’s theme emphasizes the importance of creating cross-sector collaborations in public education to improve outcomes for every student.
How do I register? Is there a deadline?
You can register online at https://alliance4ed.ejoinme.org/2024Luncheon
Registration will officially close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27th, or when the event reaches capacity.
What is the cost to attend the luncheon?
Registration is $30/person and pre-registration online is required to attend. During the event, attendees will be asked to make a gift to support the Alliance’s mission. Guests may write checks or pay online with a credit card. The suggested minimum donation is $150, and your contribution can be pledged over time.
What if I can’t afford a ticket but would like to attend?
Everyone who supports public education is welcome to attend this community event. The registration cost is meant solely to cover the costs of the event so that funds raised can go to supporting Seattle students, families and educators. Please email events manager Catrina Coulson at catrina@alliance4ed.org for a coupon code for a $0 registration. Seattle Public Schools students and staff may also receive a $0 registration upon request.
What if I have dietary restrictions or other special needs?
Lunch will be a self-serve buffet line to allow attendees to best cater to their own dietary needs and reduce food waste. Common dietary accommodations such as vegan, vegetarian, pescetarian, nut allergies will be provided and labeled accordingly.
For more accommodation(s), please tell us before the event by adding a note in the special accommodations section on the online registration form. We will do our absolute best to accommodate.
I have an accommodation need. Who do I notify?
It is our goal to make this event as accessible as possible. The event venue is ADA certified with elevator access and handicap accessibility features. Additional accommodation(s) such as listening devices, ASL interpretation and translation are available upon request. Please tell us before the event by adding a note in the special accommodations section on the online registration form. We will do our absolute best to accommodate and will be in communication about the accessibility request.
Will this event be livestreamed?
This event will not be livestreamed. A recording of the panel discussion will be published on our YouTube channel after the event, but we encourage in-person attendance if possible as part of the goal is to convene stakeholders from across the city together to focus on the topic of best supporting our students.
Where can I park?
The Amazon Meeting Center is accessible by many transit options, but if you are looking for parking, the events team recommends parking in the following locations. Please be advised that Amazon owned and operated parking garages are likely to be filled given the event is during a 9-5 workday for Amazon staff.
The Westin parking garage at 1901 Westlake Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (Google Maps). This garage has the most open availability and is 1-2 blocks from the Amazon Meeting Center.
Enso Condominium Garage at 820 Blanchard St, Seattle, WA 98121 (Google Maps). This garage is a slightly cheaper and 3-4 blocks away.
For mobility impaired and ADA accessible parking, navigate to the Amazon Doppler parking garage. The garage has two entrances: one on Lenora St. between 6th Ave and 7th Ave and another on 7th between Virginia St. and Lenora St. and is monitored by an attendant (Google Maps). Even if the garage is shown as full, there is a limited amount of parking in each garage for ADA and mobility impaired attendees. Please let the attendant know they are there for an event at Amazon, and they should allow them into the garage. Once parked, take the elevator to level 1, which exits into the courtyard across from the Meeting Center entrance.
What transit routes are nearby?
The venue is near many transit routes including King County Metro buses and 4 blocks from Sound Transit’s Link light rail Westlake station.
What is the best rideshare drop off?
The best rideshare drop-off location for Uber and Lyft is the Amazon Doppler Building (2021 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121) with a drop-off location on 7th Ave between Westlake and Lenora. There is a passenger load/unload zone there with a 3-minute time limit at the bottom of the staircase that leads up to the courtyard Meeting Center entrance.
I need to cancel my registration, what should I do?
Thank you for letting us know! You may cancel your order by August 27, 2024 by emailing Catrina Coulson at catrina@alliance4ed.org. If you would like to substitute an attendee to take your place, please let us know no later than September 4, 2024 so we can add them to the list for event site security.
I am not able to attend, but I want to donate. Where can I donate?
Thank you for your gift! If you cannot attend and would still like to support the mission of the Alliance for Education, you can CLICK HERE to donate online.
