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)
Oct
8
Tue
2024
Roles and Responsibilities of the Board Training @ Online on Zoom
Oct 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Roles and Responsibilities of the Board Training @ Online on 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

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
13
Wed
2024
Finding Future Leaders: Nominating Committee (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Nov 13 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit the best qualified candidates for the positions.

REGISTER HERE

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
7
Sat
2024
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Dec 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 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
9
Mon
2024
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Wilburton Instructional Service Center — Rainier Room
Dec 9 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Wilburton Instructional Service Center — Rainier Room

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, IN PERSON training here

This training opportunity is hosted by Region 2 and Bellevue PTSA Council.

Dec
12
Thu
2024
Easy Opportunities for Civic Engagement — Training @ Online on Zoom
Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Learn what your local PTA can and should do to educate, empower, and elevate parent and student voices. Topics include taking positions on ballot measures (levies and bonds), engaging your school board, inviting legislators to PTA meetings and events, conducting candidate forums, voter registration drives, and more.

This WSPTA-approved training will be led by LWPTSA Council.

REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM LINK

Jan
9
Thu
2025
Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Jan 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 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