Student Members Matter: Be recognized for Including Student Memberships!
Student voices are powerful—and when students are members of your PTA, they’re not just part of the conversation; they’re part of the movement. To celebrate and encourage student inclusion, WSPTA is rolling out a new award this year for PTAs that are actively engaging with student members. 🎉 How to Enter: Go to https://wastatepta.org/events-programs/awards/membership/ and…
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January Checklist for Councils Supporting Local PTAs
January Monthly Tasks Continue assisting with items from the “Ongoing Tasks” list. Refer to the January Checklist for Running Your PTA. Reflections entries due to WSPTA by January 12 Councils can access the submission form here. Contact Reflections@wastatepta.org with questions. Remind local PTAs about the 1099-NEC due for independent contractors by January 31 For contractors, you paid more than $600…
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January Checklist for Running Your PTA
Ongoing Tasks Attend all board and membership meetings Read meeting minutes and offer corrections Prepare reports for board and membership meetings Get educated: take advantage of in-person and online training opportunities Be familiar with your responsibilities and fulfill them Review and ask questions about the monthly financial report Actively engage in a plan for membership…
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Family and Community Engagement | Navigating Big Feelings During Winter Break
By: Angela Farnsworth – Elementary Special Education Paraeducator and WSPTA Special Education Committee Member The holiday season can bring a lot of joy, and also a lot of stress. This is true for everyone but especially neurodivergent kids. A gap in support services, a lack of routine, and over-stimulating events can leave families feeling out of…
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Family Engagement
December Checklist for Councils Supporting Local PTAs
Ongoing Tasks Review the 2025-26 Standards of Affiliation (SOA) Checklist. Host a training or roundtable at council membership meetings addressing timely SOA requirements. Offer support to local PTAs who may be struggling with any of the SOA requirements. At each council membership meeting, share the SOA items that your council has completed to model best…
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Training
December Checklist for Running Your PTA
Ongoing Tasks Attend all board and membership meetings Read meeting minutes and offer corrections Prepare reports for board and membership meetings Get educated: take advantage of in-person and online training opportunities Be familiar with your responsibilities and fulfill them Review and ask questions about the monthly financial report Actively engage in a plan for membership…
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Leadership
WSPTA Family and Community Engagement: Family Celebration Calendar – December
The first Friday of each month is “WSPTA Family Celebrations Friday” where relationship and curiosity meet observances. WSPTA highlights student-focused celebrations and wants to know what you and your family observe. Download the December 2025 calendar by clicking on the graphic below! We want to hear about your family celebrations! Fill out the form below…
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Family Engagement
Motivate & Celebrate: Using Membership Incentives to Strengthen Your PTA
Everyone loves a little extra motivation—and in a PTA membership campaign, incentives can be a fun, effective way to boost engagement and reach your goals. When used well, incentives create energy, highlight your mission, and show appreciation for those who choose to join. But it’s important to remember incentives support the campaign—they aren’t the heart…
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Membership
Prevent Unauthorized Recording of Your Virtual Meetings
There is an increasing occurrence of virtual meetings being recorded and posted without consent or knowledge of PTAs. We hope this blog can provide some guidance on steps your PTA can take to try to protect itself from unauthorized recordings. Be Careful of AI Meeting Assistants Many AI meeting assistants (such as Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, Fathom,…
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Safety
Family & Community Engagement | Disability in Schools
There is no better time than now to raise awareness about disability and the profound ways it can touch all our lives. Whether through a family member, a close friend, or personal experience, most of us are connected in some way to someone with a disability. These shared stories remind us of the importance of keeping…
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Family Engagement