Can a PTA Require School Staff to be Members to be Eligible for Classroom Grants?
Let’s consider the question of whether a PTA can require staff to be members in order to qualify for classroom grants. The short answer to that is NO, and requiring it would jeopardize the PTA’s tax-exemption. Charging a fee (dues) to apply for or receive a charitable grant violates the IRS private benefit rules. Charitable…
Can a PTA Require Participants in its Programs to be Members?
In this blog, we will address a common question about whether a PTA can restrict eligibility for a program, for example after school enrichment classes, to students whose parent/guardian is a PTA member. In a separate post, we’ll consider the question “Can a PTA require school staff to be members to be eligible for classroom…
Planning for Powerful PTA Programs
PTA Programs, Events, and Fundraisers are a critical (and fun) part of the service we provide to our schools and communities. In this session, participants will learn about how to run a successful program starting from a tradition or a new idea. We’ll even talk about how to virtualize an event when participants can’t come…
Reflections Information Session
Come learn how to run a successful Reflections program at the local or council level. Learn the new updates from National PTA. Register below.
Learn More about the WSPTA Leadership Service Award
By: Betty Gibbins, WSPTA Leadership Service Award Committee Chair The Leadership Service Award celebrates PTA leaders who strengthen family engagement, support their local communities, and advance the mission of Washington State PTA. The program is structured across four levels, each reflecting a different sphere of leadership within PTA. Bronze recognizes local PTA leaders who build community…
WSPTA Programs/Reflections Workshop
Are you running a Reflections program and having some questions or need some inspiration or advice? Need help advertising the Essay Contest? Want to apply for an Awards of Excellence but not sure where to start? Want to apply for a Leadership Service Award but don’t know where to start? Come ask questions and learn…
Awards of Excellence Deep Dive (evening)
Come learn about the Awards of Excellence program! Learn tips and tricks on how to apply and important dates. Learn about the new awards for 2025-26 and how your PTA can apply for them! There will be a question and answer session at the end so bring your questions. Register Below
Awards of Excellence Deep Dive (morning)
Come learn about the Awards of Excellence program! Learn tips and tricks on how to apply and important dates. Learn about the new awards for 2025-26 and how your PTA can apply for them! There will be a question and answer session at the end so bring your questions. Register below
WSPTA Programs Kickoff Event
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…
WSPTA Programs Kickoff Event
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…