Washington State PTA Programs

Washington State PTA Programs have been developed to support both the PTA Mission and the Objects of the PTA.  In order for a program to become a Washington State PTA program, it must be statewide in scope and show a definite benefit to the children, parents and communities of Washington.

Financial Grant Program
Each year, the Washington State PTA awards a limited number of financial grants to graduates from Washington State public high schools beginning their freshman year of post-secondary education. For the 2007-2008 academic year, grants of two thousand dollars ($2,000) will be given to recipients entering four-year post-secondary institutions. One thousand ($1,000) dollar grants will be awarded for community colleges, voc-tech schools or other accredited institutions. Washington State PTA grants are awarded on the basis of:

               1) financial need
               2) academic performance
               3) community service

Download 2008 Financial Grant Application
Postmark deadline for applications: March 31, 2008

Programs to Go!
Washington State PTA is offering a series of successful PTA programs for you to “pick up” and use at your local PTA. These programs come to you already organized, with minimal work on your part. Guidelines are presented in simple 2-4 page publications with straight-forward suggestions for implementing your program. New “programs to go” for 2006-2007 are in development and will be posted soon. If you have a successful program to share, click here for a Programs to Go submission form. Available Programs to Go:

          Humanitarian Outreach Program
          Fundraising Auction
          Kids Feeding Kids and Ready Relief Programs
          Around the World in Thirty Days Read-a-thon
          Parents on Patrol with Seniors
          Block Watch: Crime Prevention Made Simple

PTA Men: Partners in Making a Difference
This program recognizes the important and different contribution that men make in children's lives and in their education.
Click here for more information.

Parent to Parent: Success for Every Child
This program utilizes presenters and interactive activities to teach and learn about Washington State Standards and Assessments (mostly WASL).  The presentation lasts approximately 90 minutes and is free for participants. Trainers are parents and community leaders who have received training for the workshop.
Click here for more information.