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)
Nov
19
Tue
2024
Standing Rules Workshop (Led by WSPTA Region 9) @ Online on Zoom
Nov 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Your standing rules are the agreement between your board of directors and your members about how your PTA will do business. What needs to be there? What does not? Whether your standing rules need a complete overhaul or just a quick update, this workshop will walk you through it. Bring your PTA’s standing rules!

This workshop is led by WSPTA Region 9, open to other regions.

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
3
Tue
2024
Actionable Takeaways (WSPTA DEI Committee) @ Online on Zoom
Dec 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Washington State PTA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee presents a FREE virtual Zoom called “Actionable Takeaways.”

DEI award winners and our Washington State PTA DEI Committee will share ideas you can use both long term and today. There will also be question and answer time.

Register with the QR code or the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpce6orTsoH9VNuJi4Ec41r38eFOT0Zxfj

Questions to: PTAFACEDir@WAStatePTA.org

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

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.

Dec
17
Tue
2024
What to Expect in the 2025 Legislative Session (WSPTA Webinar) @ Online on Zoom
Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan for an overview of what to expect in the 2025 legislative session, including post-election changes in the legislature, known session protocols, and how to best engage with the 2025 legislature during this long session.

REGISTER FOR 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

2025 Legislative Session Preview: Legislator Panel (WSPTA) @ Online on Zoom
Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

WSPTA has changed the date of this event from its original date (Jan. 8) to Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to panelist availability. The time will remain the same.

Join Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan and leaders of the Washington State Legislature for a discussion about priorities during the 2025 Legislative Session.

Confirmed speakers coming soon. 

Register here for the Zoom link