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:

Nov
5
Tue
2024
WSPTA 990 and Insurance Roundtable @ Online on Zoom
Nov 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join Washington State PTA Corporate Finance Committee members as we talk about 990 filings and insurance. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered about these incredibly important topics.

Register for this Zoom roundtable

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

Dec
14
Sat
2024
WSPTA Programs Roundtable w/ Q&A @ Online on Zoom
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Are you ready to submit your applications for the Student Programs (Essay Contest, Scholarships), Awards of Excellence (AOE) or Leadership Service Award? Do you have questions or need assistance?

Join WSPTA’s Programs Roundtable to have your questions answered.

Members of the WSPTA Programs Committee will available to provide a brief overview of the application process for all WSPTA Programs, provide tips for a successful submission, and answer any questions you may have.

Feb
28
Fri
2025
LWPTSA Council Founders’ Day Luncheon
Feb 28 all-day

SAVE THE DATE for our annual Founders’ Day Luncheon! More information coming soon.

Mar
13
Thu
2025
WSPTA Awards of Excellence & Leadership Service Award Deadline
Mar 13 all-day

Visit Washington State PTA’s website to learn more about the following programs:

Awards of Excellence

Leadership Service Award

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.

Jun
25
Wed
2025
2025 National PTA Virtual Convention @ Online
Jun 25 – Jun 28 all-day