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:

For the latest information on our upcoming events, please see the list below. We are in the process of upgrading our calendar system to provide you with a better experience.

  • March 2 (7-8:30 pm): WSPTA Programs/Reflections Workshop (Virtual – Register)
  • March 3 (10–11:30 am): LWPTSA Council Sustainability Committee Meeting (Virtual – Register)
  • March 4 (11 am–12:30 pm): LWPTSA Council DEIB Committee Meeting (Virtual – Register)
  • March 4 (7–8:30 pm): LWPTSA Led Effective Budgets and Financial Strategy Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 5 (9:45–11:15 am): LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting (Board Room)
  • March 7 (10–12 pm): WSPTA Nominating Committee Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 11 (7–8 pm): LWPTSA Scholarship Roundtable (Virtual – Register)
  • March 11 (6–9 pm): WSPTA PTA & The Law Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 12 (1–3 pm): WSPTA Managing Your Nonprofit  Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 12: WSPTA Scholarship, Essay, AOE, Membership Awards Submissions Due
  • March 17 (6:30–8:30 pm): LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting (LWSD Resource Center Board Room)
  • March 21 (9–12 pm): WSPTA PTA & The Law Training Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 23 (1–3 pm): WSPTA Nominating Committee Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 26 (12–1 pm):  Lunch & Learn: Enrichment 101 (Virtual – Register)
  • March 26 (5-7:30 pm): Be the Bridge Spring Benefit (Seattle Marriott Redmond – Register)
Feb
22
Thu
2024
Nominating Committee (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Feb 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join WSPTA for this presentation to understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so you have the tools to help you recruit the best-qualified candidates for the positions. Come learn the basics and why this is such an important committee—it’s part of the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws and Standards of Affiliation!

Register for this free, virtual training here.

Mar
2
Sat
2024
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual

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.

Mar
5
Tue
2024
Effective Budgets & Financial Strategies (Training) @ Virtual
Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Building a goal-based budget is key to the success of PTAs. Learn how to assess your PTA’s financial management practices and how to develop and amend budgets. Topics discussed in this class are not covered in the class “Managing Your Nonprofit PTA: The Financial Responsibilities of Board Members.” This WSPTA-approved training will be led by LWPTSA Council.

REGISTER HERE

Mar
6
Wed
2024
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Mar 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual

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

Mar
7
Thu
2024
Nominating Committee (Training) @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
Mar 7 @ 11:15 am – 12:45 pm

Join us for this presentation to understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect committee members, and methods of organization so you have the tools to help you recruit the best-qualified candidates for the positions. Come learn the basics and why this is such an important committee—it’s part of the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws and Standards of Affiliation!

This WSPTA-approved training will be led by LWPTSA Council, immediately following our March 7 general membership meeting. No pre-registration is necessary.

Mar
13
Wed
2024
Nominating Committee (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Mar 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join WSPTA for this presentation to understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so you have the tools to help you recruit the best-qualified candidates for the positions. Come learn the basics and why this is such an important committee—it’s part of the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws and Standards of Affiliation!

Register for this free, virtual training here.

Mar
16
Sat
2024
Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. At this free training offered by WSPTA, 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 free, virtual training here.

Mar
18
Mon
2024
WSPTA 2024 Legislative Session Recap @ Virtual
Mar 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan for a review of the 2024 Legislative Session. Registration is required through the link below.

Unable to attend? This session will be recorded and shared via the WSPTA Advocacy Page after the event.

REGISTER HERE

Mar
19
Tue
2024
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
Mar 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
All are invited to join LWPTSA Council’s Special Education Group (SEG) for a presentation on supporting your student to find intrinsic motivation! Our guest speaker, Sara Sanders Gardner (they/them), will be presenting about Motivation Theory, autonomy, mastery, relationships, purpose and application.
The meeting will kick off at 6:30 pm with family networking. At 7 pm, we will begin our formal presentation. Ample time for discussion and Q&A will follow.
On-site child care is available for LWSD students and school-aged siblings! Contact SpecialServices@LWSD.org by March 14 with your student’s name and age.
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Meeting Resources:

Sara Sanders Gardner (they/them) is the openly autistic designer and director of Bellevue College’s nationally recognized Neurodiversity Navigators program (NdN), which serves 300+ students in tiered services. Sara leads a team of staff, faculty and peer mentors, designs curriculum, and works to support disability inclusion and accessibility across campus. Sara serves as co-chair of the College’s Council for Inclusion and Diversity, sits on the CARE Team, and is a Title IX Investigator. [Sara’s bio]
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LWPTSA Council’s Special Education Group (SEG) aims to connect and support families in the LWSD community with students who receive special services through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 Accommodations Plan, or Individualized Health Plan (IHP). We host monthly meetings that start with time for families to connect with one another, followed by a formal presentation on topics relevant to the SEG community and an opportunity for member questions and input. We also support families and local PTA special education chairs through a lending library, information about resources available in our community, and updates on news relevant to the special education community.
Join LWPTSA Council's Special Education Group at our March 19 meeting, where guest speaker Sara Sanders Gardner (they/them) will present about supporting your student to find intrinsic motivation. Family networking will begin at 6:30 pm, with the formal part of the meeting starting at 7 pm. Ample time for discussion and Q&A will follow. On-site child care is available for LWSD students and their school-aged siblings. Email SpecialServices@LWSD.org by March 14 with your student's name and age. The meeting location is LWSD Resource Center Board Room, 16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052. Questions? Email SEG Co-Chairs Srishti Arora and Huma Zarif at SpecialEducation@LWPTSA.net.
Mar
26
Tue
2024
Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Mar 26 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. At this free training offered by WSPTA, 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 free, virtual training here.