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/2025Luncheon
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?
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?
I need to cancel my registration, what should I do?
Thank you for letting us know! You may cancel your order by August 31, 2025 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 12, 2025.
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.
