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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

PTA and the Law - Only 3 classes left this year!
2026-03-11 18:00 - 21:00
We are winding down the school year and this is one of your last chances to take PTA and the law!
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

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

WSPTA Day at the Park - Mariners Game
2026-08-23 | T Mobile Park, 250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98134, United States

Focus Day
2027-02-15 | State Capitol, 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Olympia, WA, 98504, United States

Advocacy Week
2027-02-15 - 2027-02-19 | Virtual

Convention and Annual Meeting
2027-04-30 - 2027-05-02 | Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St SW, Lynnwood, Washington, 98036, United States
