Calendar

Lake Washington PTSA Council’s calendar is below. Here are additional links to find district, state and national events of interest:

Training Opportunities

Are you looking specifically for training opportunities to fulfill your yearly requirement? Find available classes here:

Oct
19
Sat
2024
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Oct 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom

NOTE: This class was originally scheduled on 10/12 but moved due to a conflict.

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 elected officer per PTA each year.

Register for this free, virtual training here

Nov
6
Wed
2024
Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Nov 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom

The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. At this free, WSPTA-approved training, 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.

REGISTER FOR THIS ZOOM TRAINING

Nov
14
Thu
2024
Negotiating Conflict (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Nov 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Participants will learn strategies for fostering positive and productive relationships with volunteers, board members and other adults who work with PTA in a variety of roles. It’s not always easy, but with some empathy, some careful listening and some strategies for when conflict arises, you can get the most from your PTA relationships.

REGISTER FOR THIS TRAINING OPPORTUNITY HERE.

Nov
21
Thu
2024
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Nov 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom

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 elected officer per PTA each year.

Register for this free, virtual training here

May
2
Fri
2025
2025 WSPTA Convention & Business Meeting @ Lynnwood, WA
May 2 – May 4 all-day

Save the date for WSPTA’s 2025 Annual Convention & Business Meeting: May 2 to 4, 2025, in Lynnwood, WA.