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)
May
24
Wed
2023
President 101 Training @ Online via Zoom
May 24 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Jun
7
Wed
2023
Ready, Set, GO! Training @ Virtual on Zoom
Jun 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Ready, Set, GO! is a great PTA training for first-time board members and any officers who need ideas to help jumpstart their PTAs. LWPTSA Council will be leading this free virtual training, which will count toward the WSPTA training requirement for the 2023-24 year.

REGISTER HERE

Jun
8
Thu
2023
The Effective Vice President Training @ Virtual on Zoom
Jun 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

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 2023-24 year.

REGISTER HERE

Jun
9
Fri
2023
Secretary: More Than Just Minutes Training @ Virtual on Zoom
Jun 9 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

The role of secretary is about more than just taking meeting minutes. Join this training to learn the ins and outs of filling this essential office.

This is a WSPTA-approved training, ideal for secretaries but open to any PTA officer. LWPTSA Council will be leading this free virtual training, which will count toward the WSPTA training requirement for the 2023-24 year.

REGISTER HERE

Aug
25
Fri
2023
WSPTA Autumn Leadership Launch (ALL) @ Virtual on Whova
Aug 25 all-day
WSPTA Autumn Leadership Launch (ALL) @ Virtual on Whova

WSPTA will be remotely hosting the 3rd annual Autumn Leadership Launch (A.L.L.) on August 25-26, 2023.

All new and returning leaders, please join us from the comfort of your home, hotel, or phone! Position-specific trainings, roundtables, specialized classes, and networking opportunities are on the agenda for this year. PTA and the Law will be held on Saturday, August 26th from 9:15 – 12:30 with a 15 minute break in the middle. Other live webinars will be recorded (except PTA and the Law) and available on the Whova app until noon on September 29, 2023.

Your volunteer training is an investment in the continued success of your PTA, council or region. Volunteer leaders attending trainings such as ALL and other leadership development opportunities should be reimbursed for their registration expenses by their respective PTAs as appropriate. Your investment of time on behalf of your students and families is valuable and our goal is to provide the tools for your success!

Registration is open now for $50. PTA leaders needing financial assistance may select the subsidized rate when registering. Registration will remain open until noon on September 8th so you can continue to access trainings after the event!

Help us spread the word and share this event information with fellow PTA leaders – we hope to see you soon! Please contact events@wastatepta.org if you have questions.

Register for this event.

Aug
26
Sat
2023
WSPTA Autumn Leadership Launch (ALL) @ Virtual on Whova
Aug 26 all-day
WSPTA Autumn Leadership Launch (ALL) @ Virtual on Whova

WSPTA will be remotely hosting the 3rd annual Autumn Leadership Launch (A.L.L.) on August 25-26, 2023.

All new and returning leaders, please join us from the comfort of your home, hotel, or phone! Position-specific trainings, roundtables, specialized classes, and networking opportunities are on the agenda for this year. PTA and the Law will be held on Saturday, August 26th from 9:15 – 12:30 with a 15 minute break in the middle. Other live webinars will be recorded (except PTA and the Law) and available on the Whova app until noon on September 29, 2023.

Your volunteer training is an investment in the continued success of your PTA, council or region. Volunteer leaders attending trainings such as ALL and other leadership development opportunities should be reimbursed for their registration expenses by their respective PTAs as appropriate. Your investment of time on behalf of your students and families is valuable and our goal is to provide the tools for your success!

Registration is open now for $50. PTA leaders needing financial assistance may select the subsidized rate when registering. Registration will remain open until noon on September 8th so you can continue to access trainings after the event!

Help us spread the word and share this event information with fellow PTA leaders – we hope to see you soon! Please contact events@wastatepta.org if you have questions.

Register for this event.

Sep
19
Tue
2023
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Sep 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 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.

Sep
21
Thu
2023
WSPTA Reflections Leader Training @ Virtual
Sep 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

WSPTA is providing a virtual training about how to run the National PTA Reflections program at your school or council level. A brief overview of the program will be provided along with deadline/timeline review and helpful tips for arranging judging and submitting your winning entries to state. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the presentation, and we will be recording the September presentation for those that are unable to attend. This presentation is geared towards new Reflection chairs but also includes information that experienced chairs will need.

Sep
23
Sat
2023
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Sep 23 @ 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.

Sep
27
Wed
2023
Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Sep 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 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.