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Welcome to the Washington State PTA

The Washington State PTA (WSPTA) is a nonprofit, membership association which seeks to bring together the home, school and community on behalf of all children and youth.

PTA Vision:
Making every child's potential a reality

PTA Mission: 

PTA is:

• A powerful voice for all children.

• A relevant resource for families and communities.

• A strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.

The Washington State PTA accomplishes this mission by:

• Speaking on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children.

• Supporting parents in developing the skills to raise, protect, and advocate for their children.

• Encouraging parent and community involvement.
  Parents may include adults who plan an important role in a child's family life since other adults (grandparents, aunts, uncles, or guardians) may carry the primary responsibility for a child's health, welfare, education, and safety.

Founded in 1905, the Washington Congress of Parents and Teachers is a branch of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers (the National PTA).  The Washington State PTA is a nonprofit membership association which seeks to bring together the home, school and community on behalf of all children and youth.

Washington State PTA includes all people without regard to differences in race, culture, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, gender, abilities, special needs or geographic location.

The Washington State PTA is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of four statewide officers, 13 region directors, a leadership director, a program director, and a legislative director.  The board governs the affairs of the State PTA and provides leadership training and education to local PTA units and councils.  The Washington State PTA is chartered by and affiliated with the National PTA.

National PTA

The National PTA, founded in 1897, is the nation's oldest child advocacy organization.  It is comprised of nearly 6.5 million members in more than 26,000 local PTA units throughout the United States and Europe.  Visit the Website