Reflections Deadline - Submissions by Councils & Non-Council PTAs to WSPTA
2025-01-15
Reflections Chairs at the council level (and at PTAs not part of a council) must submit their entries to the statewide Reflections Arts Contest by this date.
Please ntoe that this is not the deadline for students to submit their entries to their local Reflections contest nor is it the deadline for PTAs to submit entries to their councils. Those deadline are set at the local level. Please reach out to your local Reflections Chair for information on local deadlines.
Visit the Reflections Arts Contest webpage here: https://wastatepta.org/events-programs/reflections/

Keeping Your PTA Finances Secure Roundtable
2025-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Are your PTA finances secure? Hear from WSPTA leaders on how to write your policies and plan your procedures in order keep your PTA finances safe. We will talk about avoiding scams and protecting your PTA from embezzlement. This meeting will be in a roundtable format.

PTA and the Law
2025-01-16 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.

Martin Luther King Day - Office Closed
2025-01-20
The WSPTA office will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

WSPTA Board of Directors Meeting
2025-02-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-20 18:00 - 21:00
Virtual
Date and time subject to change

PTA and the Law
2025-02-04 10:00 - 13:00
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.

Nominating Committee - hosted by Region 6
2025-02-05 19:00 - 20:00
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 qualified candidates for the positions.
This class has been organized by leaders in Region 6 but is open to all Washington State PTA leaders to attend.

PTA Connected: Empowering Families for Digital Safety
2025-02-11 18:30 - 20:00
Join us on February 11th for National Safer Internet Day, a day focused on promoting safe and responsible internet use for children and young adults. In honor of this day, the Washington State PTA Champion, Betty Gibbins, will present an overview of the National PTA Digital Safety Program-PTA Connected. PTA Connected is a series of digital safety programs empowering parents and leaders with the tools to keep kids safe online and be tech savvy.
Discover free resources from partners like TikTok, AT&T, Google, and Discord, and learn about upcoming in-person workshops for parents and students.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a positive impact on digital safety in your community!
Register below.

Scholarship and Essay Contest Deadline
2025-02-13
Learn more about the Essay Contest here: https://wastatepta.org/events-programs/pta-essay-contest/
And the Scholarship here: https://wastatepta.org/events-programs/scholarship-program/

Focus Day
2025-02-17 08:30 - 14:30 | United Churches of Olympia, 110 11th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States
What is Focus on Advocacy Day? We need WSPTA leaders and members to meet with their state representatives and senators to share the PTA mission and priorities. Let’s make sure the PTA voice is loud and proud on this day! You will be provided with everything you need to know in order to schedule and hold a successful meeting with your legislators.
Learn more about the event here.
Ready to join us? Register here.

Building Your Budget and Creating a Narrative
2025-02-19 18:00 - 19:00
Are you starting to plan your budget for the coming year? Join us as we answer your budget questions and talk about how to build a budget narrative to increase your members’ understading of your finances.

Finding Future Leaders - Nominating Committee
2025-02-20 19:00 - 20:00
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 qualified candidates for the positions.
Register below.

Leading From Where You Are (class 1 of 3)
2025-02-25 18:30 - 20:00
We’re excited to present the first of an interactive three-part leadership workshop series. Join us as we start the workshops with an overview recognizing different styles of leadership as well as beginning discussions on the types of issues a leader may need to address. The following sessions on March 18th and April 8th, will address some practical tasks involved with many public-facing PTA leadership positions. We’ll work on preparation for presenting and facilitating both virtually and in-person. Come for some great discussions and coaching! It’s recommended you register for all three if interested in attending. Space is limited so register now!

PTA and the Law - Only 2 left this year!
2025-03-01 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.
This is the next-to-last statewide offering of this class for 2024-25 so be sure to fulfill your requirement by having an officer attend!

Local Leader Guidance for DEI
2025-03-05 18:30 - 19:30
Come learn about the DEI resource guide for local leaders and connect with others to start building your plan to take actionable steps at the local level. Presented by the WSPTA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
Register below.

Financial Review Roundtable
2025-03-10 12:00 - 13:00
This final financial roundtable of the year is geared towards treasurers and your PTA’s financial review team. We will walk through the documents needed for the review, how to organize them, and how to find the important information on each document.
Register below.

Finding Future Leaders - Nominating Committee
2025-03-11 12:00 - 13:00
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.
Register below.

Town Hall Q&A Drop-in Session
2025-03-12 17:00 - 18:00
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.
Register below

Awards Deadline: Awards of Excellence, Leadership Service Award, & Individual State Awards
2025-03-13
March 13 is the deadline for:

PTAs and councils to submit their Awards of Excellence (AOE) applications.
Individuals to submit their Leadership Service Award (LSA) applications.
Indivudals to submit nominations for State Level Recognition (a.k.a. the Individual State Awards)

Learn more about:
AOE: https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/awards/excellence/
LSA: https://www.wastatepta.org/pta-leaders/leadership-service/
Individual State Awards: https://wastatepta.org/focus-areas/state-level-recognitions/

Town Hall Q&A Drop-in Session
2025-03-14 12:00 - 13:00
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.

Managing Your Nonprofit PTA - LAST chance until Convention!
2025-03-15 09:00 - 12:00
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.
This will be the last time this class is offered as a statewide webinar before Convention in May.
Register below.

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.

PTA and the Law - last class of the year!
2025-04-07 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.
Don’t miss your PTA’s last chance to fulfill their requirement to have an officer attend for the 2024-25 term.
Register below.

Leading From Where You Are (class 3 of 3)
2025-04-08 18:30 - 20:00
Welcome to the final section of our three-part leadership workshops! This final event will have a brief overview of the preceding sessions and then we’ll work on in-person presenting and facilitating. We’ll cover preparation and the actual events. The culmination of this series will help your confidence in some of the public-facing tasks a leader in PTA often performs. Again, space is limited, so register now!

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/
