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. […]

March 13 is the deadline for: PTAs and councils to submit their Awards of Excellence (AOE) applications. Individuals to submit their Leadership Service Award (LSA) applications. Indivudals to submit nominations for State Level Recognition (a.k.a. the Individual State Awards) Learn more about: AOE: https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/awards/excellence/ LSA: https://www.wastatepta.org/pta-leaders/leadership-service/ Individual State Awards: https://wastatepta.org/focus-areas/state-level-recognitions/

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. […]

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 […]

Virtual Date and time subject to change

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 […]

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. Register below.

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, […]

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 […]

Washington State PTA was founded in April 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 […]