Managing Your Nonprofit
2026-02-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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!
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Nominating Committee
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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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
Virtual
Date and time subject to change.

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.
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Nominating Committee
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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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

Eastern Conference
2026-03-27 - 2026-03-28
On Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 WSPTA Leaders will be in Eastern Washington to build our network and support our existing PTAs.

Annual Corporation Renewal
2026-03-31, 2026-04-30, 2026-05-31, 2026-06-30
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.

WSPTA Founder's Day
2026-04-14
Washington State PTA was founded in April 1905 by Abby Williams Hill of Tacoma, an artist who saw the need for an organization to support Washington’s children. Thanks to Abby’s leadership and vision—and that of thousands of parents and teachers who have carried her vision forward—Washington State PTA has been a leading voice for children in the state ever since.
Learn more of Washington State PTA’s history here.

PTA and the Law - Last chance this year!
2026-04-23 18:00 - 21:00
This will be our final offering of PTA and the Law for 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.
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Roundtable: Learn about Region/State Opportunities for 2026-27
2026-04-29 18:30 - 20:00
Interested in leveling up to a Region Director and or want to see what opportunities are available on a Region Service Committee or State Committee? This is the place to come and learn more about what is available and ask questions about what is required for each position.
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Student Program Celebration
2026-05-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Snohomish County PUD, 2320 California Street, Everett, WA, 98201, United States
Join us in celebrating the state award winners from the WSPTA Student Scholarship Program, Student Essay Program, and the Student Reflections Program!
The WSPTA Student Program Celebration will be held on Sunday, May 3rd, at 2:00 PM in the Auditorium of the Snohomish County PUD Training & Technology Center. Doors will open at 1:30 PM and the awards ceremony will begin promptly at 2:00 PM. Please plan to attend the entire program as we want to honor all our amazing students! The program is about 1.5 hours.
RSVP here: WSPTA Student Program Celebration 2026 Tickets, Sunday, May 3 from 2 pm to 4 pm | Eventbrite

Annual Meeting and Convention
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17
In person at the Doubletree Hilton SeaTac
Date and time subject to change.

Memorial Day - Office Closed
2026-05-25
The WSPTA office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Spring Board Meeting
2026-05-27 18:00 - 21:00

WSPTA Leadership Growth Workshop
2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-09 18:30 - 20:00
🌱 Feeling inspired to grow as a leader?
Branch out with WSPTA at an upcoming Leadership Growth Workshop and explore ways to continue Making a Difference alongside PTA leaders from across the state.
Learn more about leadership pathways, volunteering opportunities, and ways to stay connected and involved beyond Convention.
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Juneteenth - Office Closed
2026-06-19
The WSPTA office will be closed in observance of Juneteenth

Board Meeting
2026-06-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual

Independence Day - Office Closed
2026-07-03
The WSPTA office will be closed in observance of Independence Day
