WSPTA

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.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Office Closed
2026-01-19
The WSPTA office will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Leadership Service Awards Office Hours
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Come learn how to fill out and apply for the Leadership Service Awards. Every WSPTA leader should apply for the Leadership Service Awards as a way to celebrate their work with WSPTA! This also looks good on your resume and it is not hard to apply for. You receive pins for each level that you complete and if you get Crystal you get a trophy. Join us to learn more and get your application started.
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Advocacy Week
2026-01-26 - 2026-01-30
Virtual
Date and time subject to change.

Nominating Committee
2026-01-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00
This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit the best qualified candidates for the positions.
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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.

Winter Board Meeting
2026-01-31 10:00 - 13:00

WSPTA Programs/Reflections Workshop
2026-02-02 10:00 - 11:00
Are you running a Reflections program and having some questions or need some inspiration or advice?
Need help advertising the Essay Contest?
Want to apply for an Awards of Excellence but not sure where to start?
Want to apply for a Leadership Service Award but dont know where to start?
Come ask questions and learn about Reflections and our other WSPTA programs and how you can apply! These are all drop in so don’t feel like you have to stay the whole time. We want to celebrate the work your students and PTAs do and we want you to know all about the great programs WSPTA offers!
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PTA and the Law
2026-02-07 09:00 - 12:00
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.
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Government Agencies Resource Panel for Local PTAs and Councils
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:00
Hear directly from state agencies about what you need to know about running your PTA and maintaining compliance with Washington state laws.
Invited agencies include the Secretary of State, Department of Revenue and IRS. There will be an opportunity for some Q&A following the presentation.
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Planned Speakers Include:
Constance Parbon, Public & Government Affairs Administrator – Office of the Secretary of State
Constance Parbon is the Public & Government Affairs Administrator for the Washington Secretary of State’s Corporations and Charities Division, where she has proudly served for nine years. Passionate about connecting with people across Washington State, Constance drives programs that make a real difference: helping small businesses navigate state compliance, guiding nonprofits and charities in effective governance through Assured Impact, and empowering consumers to make informed giving choices through Assured Giving. She achieves this through strategic partnerships with the Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division and the Small Business Liaison Team, a network of over 25 state agencies working together to support Washington Small Businesses.
Quinn Dickason, Education Coordinator – Department of Revenue
As an employee of the Department of Revenue, Quinn Dickason has more than 20 years of experience with state taxes. She spent her first 15 years with the department as an auditor. In that role, she worked with a variety of businesses to verify the accuracy of their excise tax returns. Now as Education Coordinator, she helps businesses find the answers they need to report correctly every time.
David Higgins, Tax Specialist – IRS
David works for the IRS in the Communications and Liaison Division as a Tax Specialist in Seattle, WA. David serves as the primary IRS contact to community, industry, and business organizations throughout Washington and Alaska. David educates on a variety of tax topics to all taxpayer communities, including employers, community groups, small business resource partners and tax practitioner organizations. David began his career with the Internal Revenue Service in 2010, in Taxpayer Service, education, compliance, and tax law. Before joining the IRS, David served in the US Census providing outreach to community groups.
Beth Lehman, Customer Service Manager – Liquor & Cannabis Board
With over two decades of experience at the WSLCB, Beth specializes in the oversight of alcohol service at special events across Washington State. Her focus is primarily educational, partnering closely with nonprofit organizations to provide guidance and ensure compliance with state regulations. This regulatory expertise is informed by my prior hands-on experience working directly in the restaurant and bar industry for 25 years prior to working with the State.

Presidents' Day - Office Closed
2026-02-16
The WSPTA office will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day.

National PTA Founders' Day
2026-02-17
National PTA was established in 1897.

Leadership Service Awards Office Hours
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:00
Come learn how to fill out and apply for the Leadership Service Awards. Every WSPTA leader should apply for the Leadership Service Awards as a way to celebrate their work with WSPTA! This also looks good on your resume, and it is not hard to apply for. You receive pins for each level that you complete and if you get Crystal, you get a trophy. Join us to learn more and get your application started.
Register below.

Awards of Excellence Roundtable
2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:00
Are you applying for an Award of Excellence and having some questions or need some inspiration or advice?
Come ask questions and learn about Awards of Excellence and how you can apply! This is a drop in style question and answer so don’t feel like you have to stay the whole time. We!

Nominating Committee
2026-02-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-23 13:00 - 15:00
This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit the best qualified candidates for the positions.
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Annual Corporation Renewal
2026-02-28
If your PTA incorporated this month, the annual corporation renewal is due; regardless of the income your PTA earns. This is separate from the Charitable Organization registration/renewal. When you are about to file, click File Online for Nonprofits.
You can check the status of your renewal on the Secretary of State’s website. Enter your UBI number and you will be provided with details of your PTA’s corporation registration.

Managing Your Nonprofit
2026-02-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-12 13:00 - 15:00
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.
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National PTA Legislative Conference
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-03 | Arlington, VA

National PTA Legislative Conference
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-04
In-person/remote
Date and time subject to change.

WSPTA Programs/Reflections Workshop
2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:30
Are you running a Reflections program and having some questions or need some inspiration or advice?
Need help advertising the Essay Contest?
Want to apply for an Awards of Excellence but not sure where to start?
Want to apply for a Leadership Service Award but dont know where to start?
Come ask questions and learn about HOW TO SUBMIT Reflections and other applications! These are all drop in so don’t feel like you have to stay the whole time. We want to celebrate the work your students and PTAs do and we want you to know all about the great programs WSPTA offers!
Register below

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.
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Scholarship, Essay, AOE, Membership Awards Submissions
2026-03-12
Submit online.

Early Spring Board Meeting
2026-03-19 18:00 - 21:00

PTA and the Law - only 2 classes left!
2026-03-21 09:00 - 12:00
This is your next-to-last chance to take PTA and the Law in the 2025-26 year.
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

Region 6 Standards of Affiliation Roundtable
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:15 | Virtual
According to WSPTA Bylaws, to be in good standing, all PTAs must meet the requirements listed in the Standards of Affiliation (SOA). Do you have questions about the SOA? Ask them at our Region 6 SOA Roundtable. We can help your PTA win the new SOA Recognition Award this year!

Post Legislative Session Wrap Up Webinar
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00
Join us to hear Washington State PTA’s legislative consultant, Marie Sullivan, summarize how things went during the 2026 Legislative Session
