WSPTA

Town Hall Q&A Drop-in Session
2025-03-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Many legislators will be holding town halls over the next few weeks to check in with their constituents. Legislative advocacy can feel intimidating or confusing at times. We get that and want to support you. Advocacy Committee members are happy to help you prepare for your town hall and answer any questions you might have. We can also help you tailor your advocacy to your legislative district. Join us for two drop-in town hall Q&A drop-in sessions or contact ptaadvocacydir@wastatepta.org.

Volunteer Appreciation - Avoid Burnout and Keep People Engaged
2025-04-01 18:30 - 20:00
Join us as we discuss why a volunteer recognition program is so important to retaining and growing the volunteers you have, and how to create a culture of appreciation, welcome, and belonging.
Register below.

Effective Budgets and Financial Strategies
2025-04-16 18:30 - 20:00
Building a goal-based budget is key to the success of PTAs. Learn how to assess your PTA’s financial management practices and how to develop and amend budgets. Topics discussed in this class are not covered in the class “Managing Your Nonprofit PTA”.
Register below.

PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go Workshop
2025-04-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Kentwood High School, 25800 164th Ave SE, Covington, WA, 98042, United States
Parenting in the digital age involves making informed decisions about technology use and safety. To support families, the PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! program—a collaboration between National PTA and AT&T—provides tools, resources, and peer discussions on screen readiness and healthy digital habits. Hosted by the Region 9 Service Committee, the event will be held on April 24th at 6:30 PM at Kentwood High School, is free to attend, and registration is available on the WSTPA Events page. PTA leaders, parents and community members are all welcome to attend.
Register in advance: PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! Registration Form

112th WSPTA Convention and Annual Meeting
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-04
Learn more here: https://wastatepta.org/events-programs/convention/

2025 Washington Legislative Session Debrief
2025-05-27 19:00 - 20:00
Join us to hear Washington State PTA’s legislative consultant, Marie Sullivan, summarize how things went during the 2025 Legislative Session. The session will highlight the WSPTA scorecard on wins and losses on major policy bills and budget related to adopted legislative priorities and resolutions.

Turn Your School Event into a FACE Event: Round Table Edition!
2025-06-10 18:30 - 19:30
Did you know that many school events can easily be transformed into powerful F.A.C.E. (Family and Community Engagement) opportunities? Join us for How to F.A.C.E. Your Community Round Table Event—an interactive session where we’ll show you how to take events your school is already offering and turn them into meaningful engagement moments. Bring your event ideas and planning sheets—Let’s learn how to F.A.C.E our communities together!
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Washington State PTA Day at the Park
2025-08-24 13:10 - 17:00 | T Mobile Park, 250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98134, United States

PTA and the Law
2025-08-28 13:00 - 16:00
This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one PTA officer each year.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CwOEaTddTxK2fNFuGd-Yyw

Awards of Excellence Deep Dive (morning)
2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:00
Come learn about the Awards of Excellence program! Learn tips and tricks on how to apply and important dates. Learn about the new awards for 2025-26 and how your PTA can apply for them! There will be a question and answer session at the end so bring your questions.
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Legislative Assembly
2025-10-18 - 2025-10-19
In person at the Doubletree Hilton SeaTac
Date and time subject to change.

PTA and the Law
2025-10-21 18:00 - 21:00
This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one PTA officer each year.
Register below.

Managing Your Nonprofit
2025-11-19 09:00 - 11:00
The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. Learn the basic financial skills to manage and track PTA funds, online accounts, legal obligations to maintain your tax-exempt status and other considerations. Recommended for all elected officers and board members.
Register below.

Pre-Session Legislator Panel
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:30
The WSPTA Advocacy Team along with our legislative consultant Marie Sullivan will be hosting a panel of legislators to talk about what to expect in the upcoming 2026 legislative session.
Confirmed panelists:
Senator Paul Harris, R-Vancouver (Bio here)
Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos, D-Seattle (Bio here)
Senator Lisa Wellman, D-Mercer Island (Bio here)
Register below to join us!

What to Expect during the 2026 State Legislative Session
2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:00
The Washington State legislative session is right around the corner. Join WSPTA’s legislative consultant Marie Sullivan as she gives a preview of what to expect.
Date has changed to January 8th as of November 2025.
Register below.

Focus Day
2026-01-19 | State Capitol, 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Olympia, WA, 98504, United States
Join us for Focus Day in Olympia to “go to bat for kids”! Come advocate with elected officials to close the funding gaps and ensure financial stability for schools and other vital issues that impact students around the state! Advocacy is a team sport. Build community and network with your fellow WSPTA advocates and leaders. All WSPTA members are welcome. Bring your children to join in the fun! Wear your “PTA Blue” or “Go to bat for kids” shirts.
Additional information and registration can be found at the event website below.

Advocacy Week
2026-01-26 - 2026-01-30
Virtual
Date and time subject to change.

WSPTA Special Education Mixer
2026-01-29 18:00 - 20:00
WSPTA Special Education Committee invites families and community members to a virtual MIXER to hear and share Special Education & Special Needs PTA experiences and receive a legislative update.
Please register below in order to receive the meeting link.

Annual Meeting and Convention
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17
