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Civics Education in Clallam County

We provide non-partisan civics education and resources to adults, teachers and students from pre-school to college, and families.

We promote active, informed participation in our democracy and are involved in various community events and programs to help spread the word about the importance of civic awareness and engagement.

We sponsor the Sequim High School Mock Trial.

We train as non-partisan election observers.

We conduct fun voting exercises at school events in Port Angeles and Sequim.

We participate in educational events throughout the County.

We teach students about voter integrity.

At downtown Halloween events we give out Voting Stickers and remind people to vote in upcoming elections.

Empowering Voters

The League believes it is important for EVERYONE to have the opportunity to vote. We partner with the Goodwill Organization on National Voter Registration Day in September to make sure people are ready to vote. In addition to that day, we set up a table at various events and locations in the county to register residents, help them update their voter information or their signature and answer voting related questions including what's on the ballot.

Civics Textbooks

The League of Women Voters of Washington Education Fund works on major civics education projects to teach students how they can participate in making and keeping government effective. The League’s learning materials, which include two versions of the book The State We’re In: Washington: Your Guide to State, Local and Tribal Government, build a foundation for understanding our government and how to be actively involved participants.

One book is for grades 3 through 5 and one is for middle/high school. These civics education books available for checkout through the North Olympic Library System and available for purchase or free download here.

Providing Info on How to Run for Office and Speaking with Public Officials

The LWVCLA partners with the North Olympic Library System to provide information about HOW TO RUN FOR OFFICE and HOW TO SPEAK TO YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS. See the class resources here!