WSPTA

WSPTA Focus Day in Olympia
2020-01-20 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | First Christian Church, 701 Franklin St SE, Olympia, WA, 98507, United States
Register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/focus-day-2020-tickets-86162976783
Focus Day is a day where Washington State PTA (WSPTA) members travel to Olympia for a day full of engagement around our mission. Members meet with legislators, tour the capitol, and demonstrate advocacy in action.
The Focus Day program will begin at 9:30 am at First Christian Church in Olympia (701 Franklin St SE). There will be a presentation designed to help you better understand WSPTA priorities, the legislative process, and tips for talking to legislators. You then have the rest of the day to meet with legislators. WSPTA has reserved the church until 3 pm so that members can eat lunch or use it as a base between meetings.
Boxed lunches will be available for purchase.
Please visit https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/focus-day/ for the latest details and information.

Reflections Due to WSPTA Office
2020-01-24 08:00 - 16:00 | Washington State PTA, 15 Oregon Avenue, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
The due date for Reflections entries to be received at the WSPTA office for councils and non-council local PTAs is January 24, 2020. (This is a “received by”, not postmark, date.)
WSPTA office address:
15 Oregon Avenue, Suite 202
Tacoma, WA 98409-7463
QUESTIONS?
Contact the WSPTA Reflections Chair: reflections@wastatepta.org

WSPTA Advocacy Week
2020-02-24 - 2020-02-28
In addition to Focus Day, in Olympia, WSPTA will be asking members to take action from home or your phone throughout an entire week. To participate, subscribe to the WSPTA Action Network to stay informed.
More information can be found on the Focus Day and Advocacy Week event page.

WSPTA Founder's Day
2020-04-14
Washington State PTA was founded in 1905 by Abby Williams Hill of Tacoma, an artist who saw the need for an organization to support Washington’s children. Thanks to Abby’s leadership and vision—and that of thousands of parents and teachers who have carried her vision forward—Washington State PTA has been a leading voice for children in the state ever since. Click here to learn more.

WSPTA Annual Convention
2020-05-11 15:00 - 2020-05-21 20:00
Convention will be a virtual event for 2020. See more details on the Convention page.
Our program is designed to help you discover the power and value PTA has for you as PTA leaders. This event includes engaging learning opportunities, inspirational speeches, and so much more.

WSPTA Legislative Assembly
2020-10-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-25 08:00 - 17:00
Virtual Conference.
View the webpage for details. Exact times are still to be determined. Information will be updated on the website.

WSPTA Advocacy Week
2021-01-18 - 2021-01-22
The Focus on Advocacy program will continue throughout the 2021 legislative session. This week is an opportunity for all members to take action from home or your phone throughout an entire week. To participate, subscribe to the WSPTA Action Network to stay informed.

2021-22 School Year Plans webinar
2021-04-22 19:00 - 20:30
Washington State PTA is hosting a webinar Thursday, April 22, 7:00-8:30 pm to hear about the latest guidelines for school reopening fully to in-person learning in the 2021-22 school year.
Join Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal; Maddy Thompson, K-12 Education Policy Advisor for Governor Inslee; and Lacy Fehrenbach, COVID-response director at Department of Health, for this informative and engaging webinar.
Registration is required. Please send your questions to legconsultant@wastatepta.org by April 20.

108th Annual Convention
2021-05-18 - 2021-05-23
Join us at the 108th Annual Convention.
Details coming soon, stay tuned to the convention webpage: https://www.wastatepta.org/convention/.
WSPTA is seeking session presenters. For more details check out the convention webpage.

All About Advocacy
2021-06-08 18:30 - 19:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-about-advocacy-tickets-153387930429
Hear from WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan, as she recaps the 2021 legislative session, focusing on our grassroots platform’s impact on legislation.
She will also provide a brief overview of the budget and take a look at what is on the radar for the 2022 session. The evening will round out with your questions and answers.

Listening Session with SBE
2021-07-28 19:00 - 20:00
Parents and students: we need your help! The State Board of Education is looking for students and parents to talk with them about high school graduation requirements and how students show they are prepared with the skills needed to thrive in life after high school. This is part of a legislatively direct effort to develop a Washington state “Profile of a Graduate.”
WSPTA is proud to work with the State Board of Education to provide this discussion directly for our members!
Save the date of Wednesday, July 28, from 7:00-8:00 pm for an interactive meeting via Zoom. You won’t want to miss it so register here today. Email Marie Sullivan at legconsultant@wastatepta.org with questions.

WSPTA Leadership Conference
2021-08-07 08:00 - 17:00
Subject to change.

Back to School: Healthy & Strong Town Hall
2021-08-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-school-healthy-strong-tickets-166200188237
The Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Washington State PTA present a Town Hall forum to address your questions and share some of the best ways families can get kids off to a strong start for the 2021-22 school year.
Registration is required.

Autumn Leadership Launch
2021-09-16 08:00 - 2021-09-18 17:00
This Fall, join us for WSPTA’s first annual virtual ALL (Autumn Leadership Launch) and be one of our inaugural attendees. Create a strong start to your year with updated training and networking for new and returning leaders. Save the date for September 16-18, 2021. Registration is open now. See you ALL online!
Visit the webpage for more information including the form to register and the schedule.

WSPTA Legislative Assembly
2021-10-23 09:00 - 2021-10-24 15:00 | Virtual
Subject to change.
https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/legislative-assembly/

Draft CCDEI standards private feedback session with PESB
2021-10-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpcOmopzktG9y5QICv31jkT4z_s8boCZ4w
The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) is a state agency focused on strengthening Washington’s educator workforce to best support student success. They have reached out to Washington State PTA seeking valuable feedback from families on their draft cultural competency, diversity, equity and inclusion (CCDEI+) educator standards. PESB has asked our members to participate in a facilitated feedback session, and to take their online survey.
We have scheduled a virtual meeting on October 26, 2021, from 6 to7 PM with PESB to learn more about the draft standards and share any thoughts, insights, or considerations our members might have. Register online to participate in this listening session.
Learn more

Take the survey.
Review the draft CCDEI Standards and Training Rubric.

Visit the CCDEI webpage to learn more.

Spend an Evening With Senate Education Chair Wellman
2021-11-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-senate-education-chair-tickets-178837195867

Join a conversation about how the educational system needs to evolve to support students seeking jobs of the 21st century.

Join WSPTA and State Senator Lisa Wellman, Chair of the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee, for a conversation about how the educational system needs to evolve to support students seeking jobs of the 21st century, what is on the immediate horizon for students, and what to expect for the 2022 legislative session. Find out about state activities regarding mastery-based learning, defining a “profile of a graduate,” increasing graduation pathways, and much more.

Programs and Awards Q&A
2021-12-04 09:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/programs-and-awards-tickets-212610863817
At this Programs and Awards session, attendees will get an overview of our WSPTA Student Programs, PTA Awards of Excellence and PTA Leadership Service Awards. Helpful tips for preparing to apply for PTA group awards and promoting student programs will be shared. There will be a question and answer time included.

Focus on Advocacy Day/Week
2022-01-17
Subject to change
For more information check out the Focus on Advocacy webpage.

Focus on Advocacy Week
2022-01-18 - 2022-01-21
Subject to change.
For more information check out the Focus on Advocacy webpage.

Creating Welcoming Communities for LGBTQ+ Youth and Their Families
2022-01-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-welcoming-communities-for-lgbtq-youth-and-their-families-tickets-214222594547

A frank discussion that will help PTA leaders better understand the experiences of these kids and their families.

This workshop will include a brief overview of the current landscape for transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive students, and a review of the terms and definitions associated with the topic. This will be a frank discussion that will help PTA leaders better understand the experiences of these kids and their families. Understanding their fears, hopes, and needs will help you identify concrete steps and actions that can help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Future of Family-School Partnerships
2022-02-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Student Input Wanted – Help PTA Make Family Engagement More Inclusive and Impactful
On February 28, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, please join the National PTA Center for Family Engagement, Seattle Council PTSA and the Washington NAACP Youth Council for a virtual listening session to share student experiences with and perspectives on family-school partnerships. How do you and your family engage with your school? What are the most important components of creating a welcoming school environment?
National PTA will also use this feedback to inform a revised set of National Standards for family-school partnerships nationwide.
This listening session is open to all students throughout Washington state. Register at: Meeting Registration – Zoom

How to Host a Pop-up Vaccine Clinic
2022-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-host-a-pop-up-vaccine-clinic-tickets-272985385637
Join us a for Q&A session to help you set up and host a pop-up vaccine clinic in your community.
In addition, we will be sharing information on how your PTA may receive funds to help you host a clinic.
Your host will be Kelly Langston, National PTA COVID Continuation Funding Coordinator.

Reflections Student Recognition Celebration
2022-04-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reflections-student-recognition-celebration-tickets-294293508807

Come celebrate this year’s Reflections winners!

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 audience can congratulate students as their artwork is displayed.

2022 State Legislative Session Debrief
2022-04-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-state-legislative-session-debrief-tickets-295535714277
The fast-paced 2022 legislative session has ended, but what are the results?

Join WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan to get the scoop. Marie will summarize the operating and capital budget investments and brief members on policy bills. In addition, she’ll talk about bills that didn’t pass that might make good positions for the Fall Legislative Assembly. This will be an interactive Zoom meeting, so come prepared with your questions too.

Essay, Game Development, & Scholarship Awards Celebration
2022-04-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/essay-game-development-awards-celebration-tickets-294294702377

Come celebrate this year’s Essay, Game Development, and Scholarship winners!

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 audience can congratulate students as their work is featured.

Canceled - Keeping Kids in School During COVID
2022-05-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This session has been canceled and will be rescheduled for some time in the fall.
Keeping Kids in School During COVID: Join us for a talk with various experts on strategies for keeping our kids in school, such as campus-based COVID testing, as we continue to cope with COVID-19 and its ramifications. Invited panelist include the Washington State Department of Health, pediatricians, with support from Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Panelists:
Dr. Harbir Juj, pediatrician
Dr. Maria Huang, Northwest Pediatrics
Nancy Bernard, MPH, REHS, CPSI – Program Manager, School Environmental Health and Safety, Washington State Department of Health

WSPTA Convention
2022-05-20 08:00 - 2022-05-22 17:00
Subject to change. Currently scheduled for the Lynnwood Convention Center.

Autumn Leadership Launch
2022-08-26 - 2022-08-27 | Virtual
WSPTA will hosting the 2nd annual Autumn Leadership Launch (A.L.L.) on August 26-27, 2022. The Friday schedule will be 9:30 am to 7:15 pm and the Saturday schedule will be 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Further details can be found on the A.L.L. webpage.
This event is a reimagined way to provide back-to-school leader development and will include the basics and specialized sessions for all of our volunteer leaders. We will provide a combination of live webinars, pre-recorded trainings, and discussion groups. In addition, the PTA and the Law training will be offered as a live webinar (it will not be recorded.)
Sign up early for just $35. The regular rate will be $50 starting on July 29. Registration is now open and can be accessed from the A.L.L. webpage.
