Washington State Special Education Committee Listening Session
2023-02-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
We would like to invite local PTA leaders who are not experienced with special education but who want to include these families in your events and programs to these listening sessions. The Washington State PTA Special Education Committee would like to learn what resources you want and need to engage and support these students and families. How you are currently engaging families with students with disabilities and what would make that easier.
Regions 2, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 12 – suggested meet January 24th
Regions 1, 3, 4, 8, 9 and 11 suggested meet February 2nd
If you are unable to attend your regional meeting time, please feel free to attend the other.
Find your PTA Region HERE

Nominating Committee: Why it is important and how it works.
2023-02-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
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 organization so PTAs 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.

WSPTA Advocacy Week
2023-02-06 08:00 - 2023-02-10 17:00

Washington State PTA Special Education Committee Roundtable
2023-02-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-03-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
The Special Education Committee would like to invite leaders of Washington State Special Education PTAs, Special Education Representatives both at the council and school levels and community special education parent’s groups to a roundtable to network and share ideas from across the state.

PTA & The Law
2023-02-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
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.

WSPTA Essay Contest Submissions Due
2023-02-15

WSPTA Scholarship applications Due
2023-02-15

WSPTA Game Development Competition Submissions Due
2023-02-15

National PTA Founders' Day
2023-02-17
National PTA was established in 1897.

Presidents' Day - Office Closed
2023-02-20

WSPTA Focus on Advocacy Day
2023-02-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Olympia, WA
Join us for our first IN-PERSON Focus on Advocacy Day in years!
Tickets are now available!

WSPTA members are invited to join us in Olympia to advocate for children and schools with elected officials.
Gather in the Columbia room with us to network and hear speakers from the WSPTA’s Advocacy Committee, State Board of Education, OSPI and Governor Islee’s office. We will also be offering docent-led tours of the Capitol grounds.
We are encouraging members to schedule meetings with their legislators this day (even if you need to schedule remote meetings).It is important to reach out to legislators as soon as possible, so here is a resource to help you with scheduling your meetings.
More details and information can be found on the Focus on Advocacy webpage and will be included in future newsletters.
Event Agenda*:
9:00 AM – Doors Open
9:30 AM – Welcome and Overview of the Day, Messaging
10:00 AM – Alissa Muller, State Board of Education, Mastery-based Learning
11:00 AM – Lunch & Networking
11:30 AM – Tour the Capitol
12:30 PM – Jenny Plaja, Government Relations Director, OSPI
1:00 PM – Maddy Thompson, Governor’s K-12 Policy Adviser
1:30 PM – Tour the Capitol
2:30 PM– Event Ends
*Please note that agenda is subject to change

FACE/DEI Roundtable
2023-02-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
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 folkx from Washington. There will be no agenda, but FACE Director Shelby Reynolds will provide prompts to keep our conversations productive and focused.

Seeking Presenters for the 2023 WSPTA Spring Conference
2023-02-28
The 2023 Washington State PTA Spring Conference Call for presenters is now open!
Do you have a program or practice that you want to share with others? Want to share your knowledge with a wide audience of state leaders? WSPTA is now seeking session proposals for the Spring Conference. The conference will take place on May 6-7, 2023 at the Hilton Bellevue. Any local, council, state, or outside presenter with a desire to present at the Conference may submit a proposal describing their session no later than February 28th (application deadline has been extended).
The conference and the Leadership Committees will select the sessions that best complement our event program. Start your submission here!

WSPTA State-level Awards Submissions Due
2023-03-01

PTA & The Law - In Person!
2023-03-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Marysville School District Service Center, 4220 80th Street Northeast, Marysville, 98270
Join us in-person for PTA and the Law!
This in-person class is hosted by Region 7 but open to all WSPTA members. Pizza will be served.
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.

National PTA LegCon
2023-03-07 08:00 - 2023-03-08 17:00 | Virtual
Details available soon.
https://www.pta.org/home/events/National-PTA-Legislative-Conference

Leadership Service Award Applications Due
2023-03-15

Local PTA and Council Awards of Excellence Submissions Due
2023-03-15

Membership Award Applications Due
2023-03-15
100% Membership and 100% Staff Membership Awards

Tackling Transitions
2023-03-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Poor transitions come with enormous cost to PTAs. Losses may include hundreds of volunteer hours, critical program information, and much more. Tackle your transitions to keep your PTA running at its very best!

PTA & The Law
2023-04-06 18:00 - 21:00
Last chance for PTA & The Law class for 2022-2023. 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.

Sales Tax Form Due to DOR
2023-04-17

Understanding WSPTA Proposed Bylaws Amendments for Annual Business Meeting
2023-04-18 18:30 - 20:00
Join us to learn more about the proposed WSPTA Bylaws Amendments you’ll be voting on at your upcoming Annual Business Meeting! If you’re a new or veteran delegate, this is your opportunity to hear about the proposed amendments, why they have been submitted and ask questions to inform your vote. Hope to see you there!

2023 WSPTA Essay, Game Development and Scholarship Awards Celebration
2023-04-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
This is a virtual student awards celebration for our essay, game development, and scholarship winners. We will hear the student authors’ winning essays and view game programs with a live chat feature so the audience can congratulate students as their work is featured.

2023 State Legislative Session Debrief
2023-04-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
The session has wrapped up, hear our Legislative Consultant’s summary of how things went.

Reflections Student Recognition Celebration
2023-04-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
This year’s WSPTA Reflections Student Recognition Celebration will be a virtual program. Our award-winning students’ artwork will be shown with live hosts guiding attendees through activities and a live chat feature so the audience can congratulate students as their artwork is displayed.
The 2022-2023 Washington State Reflections Winners are up and we will be posting entries in the coming weeks.

Issues/Resolutions/Principles Draft Submissions Due
2023-05-01
For consideration at Legislative Assembly in October.

WSPTA Board Meeting
2023-05-05 09:00 - 18:00 | Hilton Bellevue, Bellevue, WA
The next WSPTA Board meeting will take place once May 5, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (estimated end time).
Times and dates are subject to Change.
Hilton Bellevue’s address is 300 112th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA.
