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)
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

Jan
15
Wed
2025
WSPTA Keeping Your PTA Finances Secure Roundtable @ Online on Zoom
Jan 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Are your PTA finances secure? Hear from WSPTA leaders on how to write your policies and plan your procedures in order keep your PTA finances safe. We will talk about avoiding scams and protecting your PTA from embezzlement. This meeting will be in a roundtable format.

REGISTER

Jan
16
Thu
2025
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Jan 16 @ 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 Zoom training here

Jan
27
Mon
2025
WSPTA Region 2 Leadership Training Conference @ Bellevue International School
Jan 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

WSPTA Region 2 (that’s us!) PTA leaders have an upcoming in-person opportunity to attend free training classes, including “Managing Your Nonprofit PTA,” “Nominating Committee,” “Easy Opportunities for Advocacy” and more.

Register here. Questions? Contact ptareg2@wastatepta.org.

Feb
4
Tue
2025
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 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 Zoom training here

Feb
5
Wed
2025
Finding Future Leaders and the Importance of Your Nominating Committee (WSPTA Webinar) @ Online on Zoom
Feb 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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

REGISTER HERE FOR THIS ZOOM PRESENTATION

This class has been organized by leaders in Region 6 but is open to all Washington State PTA leaders to attend.

Feb
10
Mon
2025
WSPTA Focus on Advocacy Week
Feb 10 – Feb 14 all-day

WSPTA has selected February 10-14, 2025, for when we will sharpen our advocacy for our Top 5 legislative issues. During this week, WSPTA will send action alerts to members who have signed up to help. Each action alert will provide an easily customizable message that the system will automatically forward to your legislators on your behalf. It is easy to do, only takes a few minutes, and helps boost our advocacy efforts. Your voice matters!

Sign up here for action alerts

Your actions throughout this week will be quick and easy but will make a tremendous impact. It will be so easy that you can take action from home, while waiting for a coffee order, or sitting in your child’s pick-up line! We also encourage you to share your advocacy work on your personal and PTA social media accounts throughout the week using the hashtag #WSPTAOneVoice.