Well-informed, engaged parents make a difference for student success in school and beyond. At its heart, PTA is about connections and working together to support the health, well-being, and educational needs of all students.
Learn More.WSPTA teams up with businesses and associations that align with WSPTA’s mission and vision to serve the whole child by offering members special discounts. All Washington State PTA members can save money through these discounts.
Learn More.WSPTA is the oldest and the largest nonprofit grassroots children’s advocacy association in Washington state. Together we can strengthen our voice to improve the quality of our children’s health, welfare, safety, and education.
Learn More.Feb 5
Nominating Committee – hosted by Region 6
This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit qualified candidates for the positions. This class has been organized by leaders in Region 6 but is open to all Washington State…
View Event DetailsFeb 11
PTA Connected: Empowering Families for Digital Safety
Join us on February 11th for National Safer Internet Day, a day focused on promoting safe and responsible internet use for children and young adults. In honor of this day, the Washington State PTA Champion, Betty Gibbins, will present an overview of the National PTA Digital Safety Program-PTA Connected. PTA…
View Event DetailsFeb 13
Scholarship and Essay Contest Deadline
Learn more about the Essay Contest here: https://wastatepta.org/events-programs/pta-essay-contest/ And the Scholarship here: https://wastatepta.org/events-programs/scholarship-program/…
View Event DetailsWSPTA Testifies: Closing the Funding Gaps
Advocacy in Action! WSPTA President Angela Steck testified in favor of HB 1338, a bill that would close the gaps between what the state funds and what it costs to operate schools across the state. Angela asked House Appropriations Committee members to pass the bill and pointed out that PTAs…
Read MoreFebruary Checklist for Councils Supporting Local PTAs
February Monthly Tasks Continue assisting with items from the “Ongoing Tasks” list. Refer to the February Checklist for Running Your PTA. Encourage leaders to subscribe to the WSPTA Action Alerts to participate in timely action alerts…
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Ongoing Tasks Attend any board and membership meetings Read meeting minutes and offer corrections Prepare reports for board and membership meetings Get educated: take advantage of in-person and online training opportunities Be familiar with your responsibilities and fulfill them Review and ask questions about monthly financial report…
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