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January 30, 2018

Call to Action: Support HB 1827

Dear Washington State PTA member, Washington has an estimated shortage of 3500 certificated teachers, and 97% of human resource (HR) directors say they are struggling or in crisis mode when asked about their ability to hire qualified, certificated candidates to fill current open positions. Every student deserves to be taught by an excellent, engaged teacher.…
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Category: Advocacy , Legislative


January 29, 2018

February Checklist for Running Your PTA

February Ongoing Tasks Attend any board and membership meetings Read meeting minutes and offer corrections Prepare reports for board and membership meetings Attend training Be familiar with your responsibilities and fulfill them Review and ask questions about monthly financial report Prepare articles for newsletter/social media Update website Participate, help, and communicate Monthly Tasks Apply for…
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Category: Leadership , Training

January 24, 2018

WSPTA Testifies on Proposed Changes to the Education Funding Law

WSPTA Legislative Director Nancy Chamberlain and WSPTA Region 6 Legislative Chair Heidi Bennett testified before the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee on four bills that proposed many changes to the education funding law passed last year. For a review of the WSPTA testimony click here.    
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Category: Advocacy , Legislative

January 24, 2018

WSPTA Gives Testimony – HB 2698

Speaking on behalf of the Washington State PTA, Beth Sigall testified in favor of HB 2698, which would extend some of deadlines for paraeducator standards adopted last session, and fund $500,000 in training costs for paraeducators across the state. Standards for paraeducators is one of WSPTA’s Top 5 issues for the 2018 session. For more…
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Category: Advocacy , Legislative