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)
Oct
19
Wed
2022
PTA and the Law Training @ Online
Oct 19 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Oct
20
Thu
2022
Nominating Committee Training @ Online
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

A nomination committee is a key indicator of PTA health and is a WSPTA Bylaw and SOA requirement. This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization, so PTAs have the tools to help them recruit the best qualified candidates for the positions. A fair and impartial nomination process involves your membership and ensures your PTA’s success for many years into the future.

This will be a virtual presentation, hosted by Bellevue PTSA Council. Registrants will receive a Zoom link the day before the event. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nom-com-training-tickets-434085600717

Oct
22
Sat
2022
WSPTA Reflections Local Leader Training @ Online
Oct 22 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

This is Washington State PTA‘s annual training class for Reflections leaders. Included in this class is an overview of the program, and instructions on how both local and council PTAs can participate. There is also time set aside to answer questions from local leaders. This class will be recorded. Register for this WSPTA-hosted class here.

NOTE: Council’s Reflections Kick-Off event is a separate, in-person workshop on Monday, September 19 that all local PTA Reflections chairs or PTA leaders are encouraged to attend.

Oct
25
Tue
2022
Secretary: More Than Just Minutes Training @ Online via Zoom
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Oct
26
Wed
2022
Treasurer Basics Training @ Online via Zoom
Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Oct
27
Thu
2022
President 101 Training @ Online via Zoom
Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Oct
28
Fri
2022
Effective VP Training @ LWSD Resource Center
Oct 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

This is an in-person training at the LWSD Resource Center.

Nov
10
Thu
2022
Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Nov 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-your-non-profit-pta-tickets-420778558997

The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. 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.

Nov
14
Mon
2022
Standing Rules: A Framework for Effective Decision-Making (WSPTA Workshop) @ Virtual
Nov 14 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/standing-rules-tickets-433002240357

Presented by AVP Teri Davis and open to all

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!

Nov
16
Wed
2022
Nominating Committee (WSPTA Informational Webinar) @ Virtual
Nov 16 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

This practice is a key indicator of PTA health and is a WSPTA Bylaw and SOA requirement. This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so PTAs have the tools to help them recruit the best qualified candidates for the positions. A fair and impartial nomination process involves your membership and ensures your PTA’s success for many years into the future.

Reserve your spot at this virtual sesopj’