Tip of the Week – March 17
5 Reasons Why Training is Important Training can level the playing field. If someone wants to volunteer for a board position but is unsure of what might be required, training can clarify the expectations. Training provides people the chance to assess their own skill level. How well do you know what is being taught? Training…
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Training
Welcome to WSPTACon2022
Dear PTA leaders and members, Planning is underway for WSPTACon2022 and I am excited to share some of the details! There will be more to come on our website and in newsletters sent to registrants. We are thrilled to return in-person this year at the Lynwood Convention Center, May 20-22, 2022! However, we realize that…
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Events
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Leadership
Tip of the Week – March 10
What Does a Budget Committee Do? As your PTA’s treasurer and chair of the budget committee, you’ll want to start developing next year’s (July 1 -June 30) budget soon. Who should you ask to join you? Good choices are often the incoming president and treasurer, and outgoing president because they understand the past and future…
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Leadership
Tip of the Week – February 24
3 Considerations When Applying for the Leadership Service Award The Leadership Service Award program (formerly known as the Leadership Academy program) was created to honor and acknowledge PTA leaders across the state. Not sure this is really worth your time and effort? Here are some things you might consider: Being acknowledged for the extremely important…
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Leadership
WSPTA Provides Testimony to the House Capital Budget Committee
DaleAnn Baker is a professional engineer and parent advocate in the 10th legislative district. She’s also the author of the WSPTA-adopted position on school safety and emergency preparedness. Listen to DaleAnn’s thoughtful testimony here before the House Capital Budget Committee on February 25, 2022. The bill is scheduled for a vote on Monday, February 28.
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Advocacy
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Legislative
WSPTA Testifies on Multiple Bills
On Tuesday, February 22, Advocacy Director Lizzy Sebring urged members of the Senate Ways and Means Committee to pass HB 1590, a bill that would stabilize state and local funding losses due to enrollment decline. Listen to Lizzy here. Funding was included in both the Senate and House budgets to support stabilization. Speaking in favor…
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Advocacy
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Legislative
WSPTA Testifies in Favor of E2SHB 1162
On Monday, February 21, past-president Michelle Nims spoke in favor of adding a performance exhibit as a graduation pathway to demonstrate proficiencies that align with the student’s High School and Beyond Plan. Listen to her testimony today in favor of E2SHB 1162 here.
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Advocacy
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Legislative
Tip of the Week – February 17
4 Reasons Why Recognition is Important Awards of Excellence. You have put such hard work into the communications, programs, meetings, etc. for your PTA. Some PTAs are still struggling. By applying for one of these awards, you are sharing your lessons learned, programs that work, ways to conduct business, and so much more. Applying for…
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Leadership
WSPTA Testifies in Support of HB 1611
Parent Rene Price shared with the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Committee her support for HB 1611, universal screening of students for highly capable programs. Listen here. Joining her on the panel was WSPTA Advocacy Committee member Austina deBonte. Listen to Austina here.
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Advocacy
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Legislative
WSPTA Testifies on SHB 1759
Past WSPTA President Michelle Nims spoke in favor of SHB 1759, a bill that would promote sharing information about secure storage of firearms and medications. Listen to Michelle’s testimony here.
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Advocacy
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Legislative