Town Hall Q&A Drop-in Session
2025-03-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Many legislators will be holding town halls over the next few weeks to check in with their constituents. Legislative advocacy can feel intimidating or confusing at times. We get that and want to support you. Advocacy Committee members are happy to help you prepare for your town hall and answer any questions you might have. We can also help you tailor your advocacy to your legislative district. Join us for two drop-in town hall Q&A drop-in sessions or contact ptaadvocacydir@wastatepta.org.

Managing Your Nonprofit PTA - LAST chance until Convention!
2025-03-15 09:00 - 12:00
The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. Learn the basic financial skills to manage and track PTA funds, online accounts, legal obligations to maintain your tax-exempt status and other considerations. Recommended for all elected officers and board members.
This will be the last time this class is offered as a statewide webinar before Convention in May.
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WSPTA Board of Directors Meeting
2025-03-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-20 18:00 - 21:00
Virtual
Date and time subject to change

Volunteer Appreciation - Avoid Burnout and Keep People Engaged
2025-04-01 18:30 - 20:00
Join us as we discuss why a volunteer recognition program is so important to retaining and growing the volunteers you have, and how to create a culture of appreciation, welcome, and belonging.
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PTA and the Law - last class of the year!
2025-04-07 18:00 - 21:00
This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one PTA officer each year.
Don’t miss your PTA’s last chance to fulfill their requirement to have an officer attend for the 2024-25 term.
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Leading From Where You Are (class 3 of 3)
2025-04-08 18:30 - 20:00
Welcome to the final section of our three-part leadership workshops! This final event will have a brief overview of the preceding sessions and then we’ll work on in-person presenting and facilitating. We’ll cover preparation and the actual events. The culmination of this series will help your confidence in some of the public-facing tasks a leader in PTA often performs. Again, space is limited, so register now!

Effective Budgets and Financial Strategies
2025-04-16 18:30 - 20:00
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”.
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PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go Workshop
2025-04-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Kentwood High School, 25800 164th Ave SE, Covington, WA, 98042, United States
Parenting in the digital age involves making informed decisions about technology use and safety. To support families, the PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! program—a collaboration between National PTA and AT&T—provides tools, resources, and peer discussions on screen readiness and healthy digital habits. Hosted by the Region 9 Service Committee, the event will be held on April 24th at 6:30 PM at Kentwood High School, is free to attend, and registration is available on the WSTPA Events page. PTA leaders, parents and community members are all welcome to attend.
Register in advance: PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! Registration Form

112th WSPTA Convention and Annual Meeting
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-04
Learn more here: https://wastatepta.org/events-programs/convention/

Effective Budgets and Financial Strategies
2025-05-22 18:30 - 20:00
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.”
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2025 Washington Legislative Session Debrief
2025-05-27 19:00 - 20:00
Join us to hear Washington State PTA’s legislative consultant, Marie Sullivan, summarize how things went during the 2025 Legislative Session. The session will highlight the WSPTA scorecard on wins and losses on major policy bills and budget related to adopted legislative priorities and resolutions.

Tackling Transitions
2025-05-28 18:30 - 20:00
It’s never too early to start thinking about next year. This class will help you prepare for the transition of leadership to make sure that your PTA continues strong, and has the right leaders in place to take the organization forward.​
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National PTA Healthy Minds Initiative
2025-06-09 18:30 - 20:00
Join us to explore the National PTA Healthy Minds initiative! Learn about valuable grant opportunities and discover practical strategies to support student well-being. This presentation will help you plan impactful workshops for the next school year and empower families to create a thriving learning environment. Together, we can foster stronger, healthier minds!

Turn Your School Event into a FACE Event: Round Table Edition!
2025-06-10 18:30 - 19:30
Did you know that many school events can easily be transformed into powerful F.A.C.E. (Family and Community Engagement) opportunities? Join us for How to F.A.C.E. Your Community Round Table Event—an interactive session where we’ll show you how to take events your school is already offering and turn them into meaningful engagement moments. Bring your event ideas and planning sheets—Let’s learn how to F.A.C.E our communities together!
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Annual Corporation Renewal
2025-06-30, 2025-07-31, 2025-08-31
If your PTA incorporated this month, the annual corporation renewal is due; regardless of the income your PTA earns. This is separate from the Charitable Organization registration/renewal. When you are about to file, click File Online for Nonprofits.
You can check the status of your renewal on the Secretary of State’s website. Enter your UBI number and you will be provided with details of your PTA’s corporation registration.

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-08-05 10:00 - 12:00

August Leadership Launch
2025-08-08 - 2025-08-09

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-08-21 10:00 - 13:00
Virtual
Date and time subject to change.

Washington State PTA Day at the Park
2025-08-24 13:10 - 17:00 | T Mobile Park, 250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98134, United States

PTA and the Law
2025-08-28 13:00 - 16:00
This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one PTA officer each year.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CwOEaTddTxK2fNFuGd-Yyw

Labor Day - Office Closed
2025-09-01
The WSPTA office will be closed in observance of Labor Day

WSPTA Programs Kickoff Event
2025-09-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-12 10:00 - 11:00
Come to our kickoff event to learn all the things you need to know to run successful WSPTA programs in your PTA. Learn about the different student programs and hear about the awards that your PTA can apply for. We will also hear from past winners and our new awards! There will also be lots of tips and tricks for running successful programs!
Register here: Zoom registration

Reflections Training 2025-26
2025-09-15 19:00 - 21:00
Come learn how to run a successful Reflections program at the local or council level. Learn the new updates from National PTA.
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New Leader Launch
2025-09-16 18:30 - 20:00
This session is presented by Region 9, but is open to all!
New Leader Launch is focused on supporting those leaders brand new to a Local PTA Board or Executive Committee. We will learn the “101” on PTA, including governance structures, where to get help and resources, the ins and outs of the Standards of Affiliation, and what goes on in a typical calendar year. This is a definite must-attend for anyone brand new to a Local PTA Board!
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PTA and the Law
2025-09-17 18:00 - 21:00
This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one PTA officer each year.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MEjEabPyTDyi6a-N8CaLsQ
