Leadership Service Award Application Due
2021-03-15
Leadership Service Award, formerly known as Leadership Academy, application due on March 15, 2021.
Leadership Award webpage

Membership Award Applications Due
2021-03-15
Membership awards webpage
Membership award applications are due by March 15, 2021.

Awards of Excellence Submissions Due
2021-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Local PTA and Council Awards of Excellence webpage.
Submissions are due by March 15, 2021.

Effective Budgets & Financial Strategies - Regions 3 & 4
2021-04-01 19:00 - 20:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regions-3-4-effective-budgets-financial-strategies-tickets-144056740589
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: The Financial Responsibilities of Board Members.”
All regions are welcome!
A Zoom link will be provided to registrants closer to the training date.

Sales Tax Form Due to Washington State Department of Revenue
2021-04-15
Sales tax form due to the Washington State Department of Revenue (use forms Combined Excise Tax Return, Sales Tax Remittance, OR Retailing & Other Activities).

What to look forward to - Regions 7, 8, and 15
2021-04-15 18:30 - 20:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regions-7-8-15-what-to-look-forward-to-and-teacher-appreciation-ideas-tickets-145947552057
Ever been to WSPTA Convention? Maybe you’ve been before but are curious what may be in store this year? Join us for an overview of the many benefits offered during our annual Statewide Convention and why we have an annual meeting.
We’ll end the evening with Roundtables for Elementary, Middle, and High School PTAs to discuss Teacher Appreciation ideas for next month!
This is an information-sharing event. All regions are welcome!

2021-22 School Year Plans webinar
2021-04-22 19:00 - 20:30
Washington State PTA is hosting a webinar Thursday, April 22, 7:00-8:30 pm to hear about the latest guidelines for school reopening fully to in-person learning in the 2021-22 school year.
Join Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal; Maddy Thompson, K-12 Education Policy Advisor for Governor Inslee; and Lacy Fehrenbach, COVID-response director at Department of Health, for this informative and engaging webinar.
Registration is required. Please send your questions to legconsultant@wastatepta.org by April 20.

Issues/Resolutions/Principles Draft Submissions Due
2021-05-01
Issues/resolutions/principles draft submissions due for Legislative Assembly 2021.

WSPTA Pre-convention Board Meeting
2021-05-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Anyone wishing to request a courtesy seat should contact the WSPTA President, ptapres@wastatepta.org.

108th Annual Convention
2021-05-18 - 2021-05-23
Join us at the 108th Annual Convention.
Details coming soon, stay tuned to the convention webpage: https://www.wastatepta.org/convention/.
WSPTA is seeking session presenters. For more details check out the convention webpage.

Issues/Resolutions/Principles Form Due
2021-05-27
The form must be submitted by May 27 to receive the link for uploading the submission documents by the deadline of June 1.
Issues form
Resolutions form
Legislative principle form

Memorial Day Holiday
2021-05-31
The WSPTA office will be closed.

Charitable Solicitation Act registration/renewal due
2021-05-31
Charitable Solicitation Act registration/renewal report to Secretary of State’s office (received by – not postmark date).

Annual Corporation Renewal
2021-05-31
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.

Issues/Resolutions/Principles Final Submissions Due
2021-06-01
Issues/resolutions/principles final submissions due for Legislative Assembly 2021.

WSPTA Board Retreat and Board Meeting
2021-06-04 08:00 - 2021-06-06 17:00
Dates are subject to change.

All About Advocacy
2021-06-08 18:30 - 19:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-about-advocacy-tickets-153387930429
Hear from WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan, as she recaps the 2021 legislative session, focusing on our grassroots platform’s impact on legislation.
She will also provide a brief overview of the budget and take a look at what is on the radar for the 2022 session. The evening will round out with your questions and answers.

National PTA Convention
2021-06-17 - 2021-06-26
National PTA convention will be a virtual event for 2021.
Exact dates and times subject to change as the schedule is built out.
Each year National PTA hosts a convention for PTA leaders and members from across the country. Details are available on the National PTA website.

Board Retreats Training
2021-06-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/board-retreats-training-tickets-157702164419
PTA Board Retreats: Planning For Your Team’s Success!
A successful board retreat is a critical step in setting up the ways your team will work together in the coming year. Great retreats include a balance of business and team building and can even be done virtually. Don’t miss this informative session that will support you and your team in planning for an outstanding retreat experience, even a virtual one!

Independence Day Holiday
2021-07-04

Office closed - Independence Day
2021-07-05 08:00 - 17:00

Region Director Retreat
2021-07-16 08:00 - 2021-07-17 17:00
Dates are subject to change

Listening Session with SBE
2021-07-28 19:00 - 20:00
Parents and students: we need your help! The State Board of Education is looking for students and parents to talk with them about high school graduation requirements and how students show they are prepared with the skills needed to thrive in life after high school. This is part of a legislatively direct effort to develop a Washington state “Profile of a Graduate.”
WSPTA is proud to work with the State Board of Education to provide this discussion directly for our members!
Save the date of Wednesday, July 28, from 7:00-8:00 pm for an interactive meeting via Zoom. You won’t want to miss it so register here today. Email Marie Sullivan at legconsultant@wastatepta.org with questions.

WSPTA Leadership Conference
2021-08-07 08:00 - 17:00
Subject to change.

WSPTA Summer Board Meeting
2021-08-08 08:00 - 17:00

Back to School: Healthy & Strong Town Hall
2021-08-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-school-healthy-strong-tickets-166200188237
The Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Washington State PTA present a Town Hall forum to address your questions and share some of the best ways families can get kids off to a strong start for the 2021-22 school year.
Registration is required.

Planning Your PTA's Fall Membership Drive
2021-08-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-your-ptas-fall-membership-drive-tickets-164371299983
This class will provide all local PTA board members, especially the Membership chairs, with tactical guidance for implementing a fall membership drive at their local PTA.

Office closed - Labor Day
2021-09-06 08:00 - 17:00

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.
