You can become part of PTA’s efforts to make sure children are healthy, safe and well-educated. We give you tools and a collective, powerful voice so you can build a better community and provide kids the support they need.
News Briefs
Future Endowment Possibilities Announced-- From our history, the WSPTA headquarters building in Tacoma/University Place, was built and dedicated 24 years ago as an investment for the members. After a thorough discussion of the pros and cons, and by unanimous approval of the member-elected Board of Directors, we are going to sell the building, the profits to be placed to establish an Endowment Fund.
The goal of the Endowment Fund, is so that in five to ten years the Association will be able to sustain itself from the interest paid from the Endowment, (this could create future possibilities for the association, such as allowing a member-approved reduction in our membership dues.) …Read more
Legislative Assembly Results--PTA advocates from around the state came together at the SeaTac Marriott on October 18-19, 2013 for WSPTA’s Annual Legislative Assembly for advocacy training and to consider issues proposed by PTA members to be added to the list of issues supported on the WSPTA’s legislative platform. …Details
Member Enrollment Information--A special section on member enrollment has been established on the Leadership News blog to provide you with some of the frequently asked questions, tips, and information on making the membership enrollment process as quick and smooth as possible. …More information
Future Endowment Possibilities Announced-- From our history, the WSPTA headquarters building in Tacoma/University Place, was built and dedicated 24 years ago as an investment for the members. After a thorough discussion of the pros and cons, and by unanimous approval of the member-elected Board of Directors, we are going to sell the building, the profits to be placed to establish an Endowment Fund.
The goal of the Endowment Fund, is so that in five to ten years the Association will be able to sustain itself from the interest paid from the Endowment, (this could create future possibilities for the association, such as allowing a member-approved reduction in our membership dues.) …Read more
Legislative Assembly Results--PTA advocates from around the state came together at the SeaTac Marriott on October 18-19, 2013 for WSPTA’s Annual Legislative Assembly for advocacy training and to consider issues proposed by PTA members to be added to the list of issues supported on the WSPTA’s legislative platform. …Details
Member Enrollment Information--A special section on member enrollment has been established on the Leadership News blog to provide you with some of the frequently asked questions, tips, and information on making the membership enrollment process as quick and smooth as possible. …More information
Upcoming Events
Certificated Outreach Skills Training--December 14-15, 2013 ...Details
WSPTA Focus Day in Olympia--February 4, 2014 ...More information
WSPTA Annual Convention--April 25-27, 2014--Bellevue Hyatt Hotel, Bellevue, WA ...Click here
Deadline DatesJanuary 21, 2014--State
PTA Reflections
deadline (If
your PTA is a
member of a
council, check
with your
council for your
council
Reflections
deadline)
January 25, 2014--Membership Service Fee deadline
January 25, 2014--Gold Membership Award deadline (recognizes PTAs with a 10% increase from the previous year’s membership enrolled)
January 31, 2014--Form 1099-MISC
due
January 31, 2014--Combined Excise tax
return due
Certificated Outreach Skills Training--December 14-15, 2013 ...Details
WSPTA Focus Day in Olympia--February 4, 2014 ...More information
WSPTA Annual Convention--April 25-27, 2014--Bellevue Hyatt Hotel, Bellevue, WA ...Click here
Deadline Dates
Events
You can learn from experienced leaders at region trainings and leadership conferences, and statewide conventions and workshops. In addition to targeted classes, these events are opportunities for you to network with other PTA leaders from your region or across the state and further develop your own leadership and advocacy skills. …Details
You can learn from experienced leaders at region trainings and leadership conferences, and statewide conventions and workshops. In addition to targeted classes, these events are opportunities for you to network with other PTA leaders from your region or across the state and further develop your own leadership and advocacy skills. …Details
Programs
You can support the youth in your community with programs from the state and National PTA. These include support for the arts, parent engagement, college or career preparation, and more. Better yet, your PTA/PTSA can apply for a grant and design your own. …Details
You can support the youth in your community with programs from the state and National PTA. These include support for the arts, parent engagement, college or career preparation, and more. Better yet, your PTA/PTSA can apply for a grant and design your own. …Details
Regions
Local PTAs enjoy the support of experienced PTA leaders who make up the service delivery teams that organize training in each geographic region. This means you can find support close at hand. Your region director is your point person for training and networking. …Find your local connection
Local PTAs enjoy the support of experienced PTA leaders who make up the service delivery teams that organize training in each geographic region. This means you can find support close at hand. Your region director is your point person for training and networking. …Find your local connection
Advocacy
For more than 100 years, PTA has advocated for kids on the local, state and national level. Child labor laws, universal kindergarten, school breakfast and lunch programs, and universal immunization—these are all things we take for granted today but were each hard fought victories for PTA. PTA is committed to supporting legislation that protects children and ensures every child gets a great education. …Learn about our priorities
For more than 100 years, PTA has advocated for kids on the local, state and national level. Child labor laws, universal kindergarten, school breakfast and lunch programs, and universal immunization—these are all things we take for granted today but were each hard fought victories for PTA. PTA is committed to supporting legislation that protects children and ensures every child gets a great education. …Learn about our priorities
Membership
Members are the lifeblood of PTA. You provide the passion, leadership, and hard work needed to achieve PTA’s vision that every child’s potential becomes a reality. In addition, PTA membership includes access to valuable benefits offered through National PTA. …All about benefits
Members are the lifeblood of PTA. You provide the passion, leadership, and hard work needed to achieve PTA’s vision that every child’s potential becomes a reality. In addition, PTA membership includes access to valuable benefits offered through National PTA. …All about benefits
Outreach
The Outreach Committee’s vision is to see “The diversity that is present in our community reflected in our membership”. We do this by reaching out to those who have differences in age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work experience. …Learn more about our Outreach
The Outreach Committee’s vision is to see “The diversity that is present in our community reflected in our membership”. We do this by reaching out to those who have differences in age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work experience. …Learn more about our Outreach
Resources
All parents want what is best for their children, and here you can find links to our online parenting magazine, The Child Advocate and a host of parenting resources, from suicide prevention to online learning. You can also find links to Washington State PTA’s Uniform Bylaws and volunteer recognition program. …Parent Resources
All parents want what is best for their children, and here you can find links to our online parenting magazine, The Child Advocate and a host of parenting resources, from suicide prevention to online learning. You can also find links to Washington State PTA’s Uniform Bylaws and volunteer recognition program. …Parent Resources
Leadership Resources
The Leadership Resources section of our website provides current members and leaders information to help them build a strong local PTA or council and meet their responsibilities to comply with state and Federal laws that govern tax exempt nonprofit corporations. …Leadership Resources (User Name and Password required)
The Leadership Resources section of our website provides current members and leaders information to help them build a strong local PTA or council and meet their responsibilities to comply with state and Federal laws that govern tax exempt nonprofit corporations. …Leadership Resources (User Name and Password required)