Office closed - Labor Day
2021-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Autumn Leadership Launch
2021-09-16 08:00 - 2021-09-18 17:00
This Fall, join us for WSPTA’s first annual virtual ALL (Autumn Leadership Launch) and be one of our inaugural attendees. Create a strong start to your year with updated training and networking for new and returning leaders. Save the date for September 16-18, 2021. Registration is open now. See you ALL online!
Visit the webpage for more information including the form to register and the schedule.

PTA and the Law webinar
2021-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-and-the-law-tickets-164398679877
PTA and the Law is a vital training for your entire board. Learn about state and federal rules and regulations for running a nonprofit corporation.
All Washington State PTA trainings and events are for PTA officers, board members, committee chairs, and interested members only.

Membership/memberplanet Roundtable
2021-09-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/membershipmemberplanet-roundtable-tickets-164378764309
Do you have questions about membership or Memberplanet? Need a helping hand or just some ideas? Please join in an open roundtable discussion.

Leadership Training: Regions 1 & 6
2021-10-06 19:00 - 2021-10-09 13:00 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regions-1-6-leadership-training-tickets-169667856125
Are you an incoming (or returning) officer or PTA board member? Join us for information and training that will help you make the most of your position as a PTA leader and set your PTA up for success! Position-specific and all board training will be offered, along with advocacy and membership roundtables designed to give ideas and best practices for building an active and engaged PTA!
These WSPTA presentations are approved trainings and satisfy the annual training requirement in the Standards of Affiliation. Please keep a copy of your registration for your PTA records.

Agenda:
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 – 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Treasurer Basics
Learn what you need to know to be a successful PTA treasurer, whether it’s your first time or your third time. Discuss bookkeeping essentials, recommended financial procedures, and the best practices that will keep your PTA on solid financial footing!
Secretary, More than Minutes
In this session, participants will learn about taking minutes, making motions, and organization for PTA secretaries.
Thursday, October 7, 2021 – 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Presidents: Plan to Succeed
From start to finish, this class will guide you through your most important jobs as a president. We’ll discuss building and leading your team, chairing meetings, communication, legal compliance, and how to develop relationships that will allow your PTA to work collaboratively with your school administration and community leaders.
The Effective Vice President
The role of the vice president is the most flexible and versatile on the board of directors. Vice presidents don’t just shadow the president; they are an essential link between the board of directors and the PTA’s volunteers and chair people. Get some tips and tricks to manage the role of vice president and get set up for success!
Saturday, October 9, 2021 – 9:00-11:00 a.m.
New Leader Launch
This session is focused on supporting those leaders brand new to a local PTA board or executive committee. We will learn the “101” on PTA, including governance structures, where to get help and resources, the ins and outs of the Standards of Affiliation, and what goes on in a typical calendar year. This is a definite must-attend for anyone brand new to a local PTA board!
Saturday, October 9, 2021 – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Advocacy Roundtable
In this interactive discussion, advocacy leaders will have an opportunity to meet each other, ask questions and learn from other leaders. Hear ideas for what your local PTA or council can do to educate, empower and elevate parent and student voices, take positions on ballot measures (levies and bonds), engage your school board, and more!
Membership Roundtable
In this interactive discussion, membership leaders will have an opportunity to meet each other, ask questions and learn from other leaders.

Membership/memberplanet Roundtable
2021-10-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/membershipmemberplanet-roundtable-tickets-164380804411
Do you have questions about membership or Memberplanet? Need a helping hand or just some ideas? Please join in an open roundtable discussion.

PTA and the Law Webinar
2021-10-13 09:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-and-the-law-tickets-169019605189
PTA and the Law is a vital training for your entire board. Learn about state and federal rules and regulations for running a nonprofit corporation.
All Washington State PTA trainings and events are for PTA officers, board members, committee chairs, and interested members only.

Roundtable: PTA Rescue
2021-10-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roundtable-pta-rescue-tickets-170365814738
Are you missing board members? Trying to figure out how to support students, get members, and have events? Are you just trying to get started again after a tough past year? Join PTA leaders from around the state for an interactive discussion on how to get your PTA moving again. Share ideas, get support and learn from each other.

WSPTA Legislative Assembly
2021-10-23 09:00 - 2021-10-24 15:00 | Virtual
Subject to change.
https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/legislative-assembly/

Draft CCDEI standards private feedback session with PESB
2021-10-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpcOmopzktG9y5QICv31jkT4z_s8boCZ4w
The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) is a state agency focused on strengthening Washington’s educator workforce to best support student success. They have reached out to Washington State PTA seeking valuable feedback from families on their draft cultural competency, diversity, equity and inclusion (CCDEI+) educator standards. PESB has asked our members to participate in a facilitated feedback session, and to take their online survey.
We have scheduled a virtual meeting on October 26, 2021, from 6 to7 PM with PESB to learn more about the draft standards and share any thoughts, insights, or considerations our members might have. Register online to participate in this listening session.
Learn more

Take the survey.
Review the draft CCDEI Standards and Training Rubric.

Visit the CCDEI webpage to learn more.

Reflections Training
2021-10-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reflections-training-tickets-183773360067
This WSPTA Reflections presentation will give an overview of the National PTA Reflections program. Volunteers will also learn how to run the program for your local PTAs/Councils with step-by-step directions for set-up/launching plus examples for the virtual submission process, judging forms, certificates, and more. For leaders that have run a Reflections program before, there will be a break-out room option so you can get your questions regarding virtual submission and not have to stay for the whole presentation.

WSPTA Fall Board Meeting
2021-10-30 08:00 - 17:00
Subject to change.

Membership enrollment deadline
2021-10-31
The Standards of Affiliation, through WSPTA policy, requires PTAs to enroll at least 25 members for the current fiscal year by October 31.
Details are on the Governance page where you can find Standards of Affiliation documents and the policy manual.

Reflections Theme Search Deadline
2021-11-01
Details available soon.

Managing Your Nonprofit
2021-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-your-nonprofit-pta-tickets-173070848567

Recommended for all elected officers and board members.

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.

This WSPTA presentation is an approved training and satisfies the annual training requirement in the WSPTA Standards of Affiliation. Please keep a copy for your records.

Nominating Committee webinar
2021-11-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nominating-committee-tickets-173071941837

This practice is a key indicator of PTA health and is a WSPTA bylaw and SOA requirement.

This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organizing so PTA’s have the tools to help them recruit the best qualified candidates for the positions. A fair and impartial nomination process involves your membership and ensures your PTA’s success for many years into the future.

This WSPTA presentation is an approved training and satisfies the annual training requirement in the WSPTA Standards of Affiliation. Please keep a copy for your records.

Spend an Evening With Senate Education Chair Wellman
2021-11-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-senate-education-chair-tickets-178837195867

Join a conversation about how the educational system needs to evolve to support students seeking jobs of the 21st century.

Join WSPTA and State Senator Lisa Wellman, Chair of the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee, for a conversation about how the educational system needs to evolve to support students seeking jobs of the 21st century, what is on the immediate horizon for students, and what to expect for the 2022 legislative session. Find out about state activities regarding mastery-based learning, defining a “profile of a graduate,” increasing graduation pathways, and much more.

Office closed - Veterans Day
2021-11-11 08:00 - 17:00

Bylaws amendments due
2021-11-15

Resolution submissions for Convention due
2021-11-15

IRS Form 990/990EZ/990-N due to IRS
2021-11-15

Council Summit
2021-11-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/council-summit-tickets-200426630447
Join us for a roundtable discussion with fellow council leaders from across our state as we celebrate councils and share ideas for tackling the challenges ahead. We will be using Zoom meeting as well as breakout rooms for our collaboration efforts and planning. In addition, council leaders will be emailed a short survey in the coming weeks to help us prepare for our gathering so please be sure to share your feedback. We look forward to seeing you at our first Council Summit!

PTA and the Law Webinar
2021-11-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-and-the-law-tickets-169022036461
PTA and the Law is a vital training for your entire board. Learn about state and federal rules and regulations for running a nonprofit corporation.
All Washington State PTA trainings and events are for PTA officers, board members, committee chairs, and interested members only.

Office closed - Thanksgiving
2021-11-25 08:00 - 2021-11-26 17:00

Programs and Awards Q&A
2021-12-04 09:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/programs-and-awards-tickets-212610863817
At this Programs and Awards session, attendees will get an overview of our WSPTA Student Programs, PTA Awards of Excellence and PTA Leadership Service Awards. Helpful tips for preparing to apply for PTA group awards and promoting student programs will be shared. There will be a question and answer time included.

PTA and the Law Webinar
2021-12-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-and-the-law-tickets-169022744579
PTA and the Law is vital training for your entire board. Learn about state and federal rules and regulations for running a nonprofit corporation.
All Washington State PTA trainings and events are for PTA officers, board members, committee chairs, and interested members only.

Creating Welcoming Communities for LGBTQ+ Families
2021-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-welcoming-communities-for-lgbtq-families-tickets-207555392767
This workshop will include a brief overview of the current landscape for transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive students, and a review of the terms and definitions associated with the topic. This will be a frank discussion that will help PTA leaders better understand the experiences of these kids and their families. Understanding their fears, hopes, and needs will help you identify concrete steps and actions that can help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Statewide Family and Community Engagement Roundtable
2021-12-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/statewide-family-and-community-engagement-roundtable-tickets-207532223467
Please join a free-flowing discussion about FACE efforts going on in your area and around the state. Share ideas, take away something new, and meet other FACE-focused folks from Washington. There will be no agenda, but FACE Director Shelby Reynolds will provide prompts to keep our conversations productive and focused.

Office closed - Winter Break
2021-12-24 08:00 - 2022-01-02 17:00

Opportunity for Session Preview
2022-01-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opportunity-for-session-preview-tickets-225311381407
The upcoming legislative session begins January 10th and will be fast-paced, wrapping up in 60 days.
How will policy and budget bills align with Washington State PTA’s adopted legislative platform? Find out January 5th at 7 PM and join key leaders of the Washington State Legislature for an interactive meeting and preview of priorities for the 2022 legislative session. Registration is required.
Confirmed speakers include House Education Chair Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos, D-Seattle, House Education Ranking Republican Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, and Senator Lisa Wellman, D-Mercer Island.
