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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.

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 […]

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 […]

We are so excited to have our first in-person Focus on Advocacy Day in Olympia on 2/20/23! We know there are many questions about the day and how to best hold effective meetings with legislators. This is an open opportunity to have your questions answered by experienced WSPTA Advocates. There is no formal program, please […]

We are so excited to have our first in-person Focus on Advocacy Day in Olympia on 2/20/23! We know there are many questions about the day and how to best hold effective meetings with legislators. This is an open opportunity to have your questions answered by experienced WSPTA Advocates. There is no formal program, please […]

Join us for a roundtable discussion with fellow council leaders from across our state as we celebrate councils and share our celebrations and challenges, focusing on strategies for creating rewarding and engaging connections with our local leaders and school community. We will be using Zoom meeting with breakout rooms for our collaboration efforts and planning. […]

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."

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 […]

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."

Join WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan for an interactive discussion about 2022 election results, known and predicted session protocols, changes to committee assignments, and how to best engage with the 2023 legislature. While the Governor’s proposed two-year budgets won’t be released yet, we also will discuss the November revenue forecast and how the economy may […]