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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.

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!

Time change and special opportunity for November’s SEG meeting: We are excited to invite you to join the Seattle Special Education PTSA, Arc of King County, and several additional local nonprofits for an evening with clinical psychologist and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Ross Greene.

Dr. Greene will explain Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) as a way of supporting all learners so they can access their education. CPS provides an alternative to discipline practices that often create barriers for students in our schools. Following his presentation, Ramona Hattendorf, Director of Advocacy for the Arc of King County, will facilitate a Q&A with Dr. Greene. We are excited to hear from Dr. Greene and hope you are able to join!

• Topic: “Kids Do Well If They Can”
• When: Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 6–8 pm (*Note earlier time than previously scheduled)
• Where: Online via Zoom (Register)

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’

Local PTAs/PTSAs that are in good standing must finish submitting all advancing entries to LWPTSA Council by 10 pm at the latest on Thursday, Nov. 16. This is a hard deadline!​ Please do not wait till the evening of the 16th. Please log in a few days before the deadline.

Complete details here: https://lwptsa-endpoint-b3fqhjf4e8axbfdw.z02.azurefd.net/reflections/advancing-local-entries/

Join LWPTSA Council and LWSD’s Director of Student Services, Johnny Phu, for a lunchtime conversation. Bring your lunch and learn with us!

• Topic: Stress Management for Parents/Guardians
• When: Thursday, Nov. 17 from 12–1 pm
• Where: In person at the LWSD Resource Center Board Room

If you have any questions, please contact Brandi Comstock, LWPTSA Council Executive Vice President.

PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one PTA officer each year. 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.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-and-the-law-in-person-hosted-by-region-5-tickets-446149433967

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 PTA officer each year.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-and-the-law-tickets-428777072767

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 PTA officer each year.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-and-the-law-tickets-428777072767

Making your PTA more diverse, equitable, and inclusive across all facets of your PTA is an ongoing process. This class will start with the 3 D’s: “Define” terms, “Determine” how your PTA measures up, and then “Discover” strategies to increase DEI at your PTA. No matter which stage of DEI your PTA is in, this class will help your PTA  evolve and grow.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-your-pta-more-dei-tickets-428782368607