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.

  • April 2 (9:45–11:15 am): LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting (Board Room)
  • April 7 (10–11:30 am): LWPTSA Council Sustainability Committee Meeting (Sammamish Room)
  • April 8 (11 am–12:30 pm): LWPTSA Council DEIB Meeting w/Issaquah (Virtual – Register)
  • April 21 (10 am–12 pm): LWPTSA Council E-Prep Chair Meeting (Virtual – Register)
  • April 21 (6:30–8:30 pm): LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting (Board Room)
  • April 23 (12–1 pm): LWPTSA Council Lunch & Learn (Virtual – Register)
  • April 24 (6-8 pm): Sustainability Fair (LWSD Resource Center)
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.

Apr
11
Thu
2024
Effective Budgets (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Apr 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 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.”

REGISTER HERE

Apr
13
Sat
2024
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Apr 13 @ 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

Apr
16
Tue
2024
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center
Apr 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Apr
20
Sat
2024
WSPTA Student Awards Celebration – In Person @ Juanita High School Performing Arts Center
Apr 20 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

WSPTA invites families to celebrate our state Reflections winners and essay contest winners on Saturday, April 20, in person at Juanita High School’s Performing Arts Center! Doors open at 3 pm, and the celebration begins at 3:30 pm.

Registration is required to attend this celebration:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/student-recognition-ceremony-registration-861567310017

May
17
Fri
2024
WSPTA 2024 Convention & Annual Business Meeting @ Lynnwood Event Center
May 17 – May 19 all-day

111th Convention and Annual Meeting
May 17-19, 2024
Lynnwood Event Center

REGISTER BY NOON ON MAY 6.

2024 Rates:

Regular Registration $175.00
Student Registration $50.00
1-Day Registration $100.00

Subsidized rates available upon request. Contact Events@wastatepta.org.

See registration page for registration deadlines.


We’re back at the Lynnwood Event Center for this 3-day Convention and Annual Meeting. This is the perfect opportunity for you and your board to network, attend trainings, get new ideas for your school and vote on the important business of our statewide association.

Trainings and networking opportunities will be offered over all 3 days, with the Annual Meeting voting sessions happening on Saturday and Sunday.

Attend our growing exhibit fair on Saturday to learn about programs and services that can help your PTA.

Register Now on Whova

Cancellation Policy: 
Registrations are non-transferable. If you require a refund, contact support@wastatepta.org before 12:00 pm May 10th, 2024. No refunds will be offered after this point.

Jun
5
Wed
2024
Roles and Responsibilities of the Board Training @ Online via Zoom
Jun 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Roles and Responsibilities of the Board Training @ Online via Zoom

This WSPTA-approved training session will help all PTA/PTSA board members understand the basic responsibilities of their positions—and everyone else’s! We will review the basic elected PTA positions (president, secretary & treasurer), and we’ll also cover topics such as advocacy, fiduciary responsibility, membership and outreach. This training is ideal for anyone new to a local PTA board, as well as any board officer who could benefit from a comprehensive overview of the board’s responsibilities in the PTA realm.

This official training will be led by LWPTSA Council, and will count toward your 2024-2025 training requirement.

REGISTER FOR THIS ZOOM TRAINING

Jun
6
Thu
2024
The Effective Vice President Training @ Online on Zoom
Jun 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Effective Vice President Training @ Online on Zoom

The role of the vice president is the most flexible and versatile on the board of directors. Vice presidents don’t just shadow the president; they are an essential link between the board of directors and the PTA’s volunteers and chairpeople. Get some tips and tricks to manage the role of vice president and get set up for success!

This is a WSPTA-approved training, ideal for vice presidents but open to any PTA officer, board member and/or program chair. LWPTSA Council will be leading this free virtual training, which will count toward the WSPTA training requirement for the 2024-25 year.

REGISTER HERE

Jun
10
Mon
2024
Managing Your Nonprofit PTA Training @ Online via Zoom
Jun 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Managing Your Nonprofit PTA Training @ Online via 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.

This official training will be led by LWPTSA Council, and will count toward your 2024-2025 training requirement.

REGISTER FOR THIS ZOOM TRAINING