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
22
Thu
2025
Effective Budgets & Financial Strategies (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
May 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Building a goal-based budget is key to the success of PTAs. Learn how to assess your PTA’s financial management practices and how to develop and amend budgets. Topics discussed in this class are not covered in the class “Managing Your Nonprofit PTA.”

REGISTER HERE

Roles and Responsibilities of the Board Training (WSPTA-Approved Training Led by LWPTSA Council) @ Online on Zoom
May 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Roles and Responsibilities of the Board Training (WSPTA-Approved Training Led by LWPTSA Council) @ Online on Zoom

This WSPTA-approved training session will help all PTA/PTSA board members understand the basic responsibilities of their positions—and everyone else’s! We will review the basic elected PTA positions (president, secretary & treasurer), and we’ll also cover topics such as advocacy, fiduciary responsibility, membership and outreach. This training is ideal for anyone new to a local PTA board, as well as any board officer who could benefit from a comprehensive overview of the board’s responsibilities in the PTA realm.

This official training will be led by LWPTSA Council, and will count toward your 2025-2026 training requirement.

REGISTER FOR THIS ZOOM TRAINING

May
27
Tue
2025
WSPTA 2025 State Legislative Session Debrief @ Online on Zoom
May 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join on Zoom to hear WSPTA legislative consultant Marie Sullivan summarize how things went during the 2025 Washington state legislative session. We will review the WSPTA scorecard on wins and losses on major policy bills and budget related to adopted legislative priorities and resolutions.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OQlbnmhKQqClzfzY6RT0-g

May
28
Wed
2025
Tackling Transitions (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
May 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

It’s never too early to start thinking about next year. This class will help you prepare for the transition of leadership to make sure that your PTA continues strong, and has the right leaders in place to take the organization forward.​

REGISTER HERE

Jun
9
Mon
2025
National PTA Healthy Minds Initiative (WSPTA Webinar) @ Online on Zoom
Jun 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Join WSPTA to explore the National PTA Healthy Minds initiative! Learn about valuable grant opportunities and discover practical strategies to support student well-being. This presentation will help you plan impactful workshops for the next school year and empower families to create a thriving learning environment. Together, we can foster stronger, healthier minds!

REGISTER HERE

Jun
10
Tue
2025
WSPTA Roundtable: Turn Your School Event into a FACE Event @ Online on Zoom
Jun 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Did you know that many school events can easily be transformed into powerful F.A.C.E. (Family and Community Engagement) opportunities? Join WSPTA for How to F.A.C.E. Your Community Round Table Event—an interactive session where we’ll show you how to take events your school is already offering and turn them into meaningful engagement moments. Bring your event ideas and planning sheets—Let’s learn how to F.A.C.E our communities together!

REGISTER HERE

Jun
11
Wed
2025
Secretary: More Than Just Minutes Training @ Online on Zoom
Jun 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Secretary: More Than Just Minutes Training @ Online on Zoom

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 2025-26 year.

REGISTER HERE

Jun
16
Mon
2025
President’s Plan to Succeed Training @ Online on Zoom
Jun 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
President's Plan to Succeed Training @ Online on Zoom

This “President’s Plan to Succeed” training class, led by LWPTSA Council, is WSPTA-approved and will count toward your required yearly training hours for 2025-2026.

Register for this virtual training here.

Jun
25
Wed
2025
2025 National PTA Virtual Convention @ Online
Jun 25 – Jun 28 all-day
2025 National PTA Virtual Convention @ Online

Calling all PTA warriors! Join thousands of passionate parent leaders and educators from across the country at our 2025 Virtual Convention. Experience three transformative days designed to strengthen your leadership, expand your network, and amplify your impact—no travel required! Also, members of the voting body will have the opportunity to participate in elections and voting on annual meeting business. Visit National PTA Virtual Convention website for more info.

Registration Fee: $75
Your registration includes:

  • Access to all convention sessions June 25-28
  • Interactive networking opportunities
  • 90-day on-demand access to sessions

 

Aug
8
Fri
2025
WSPTA August Leadership Launch @ Virtual
Aug 8 – Aug 9 all-day
WSPTA August Leadership Launch @ Virtual

August Leadership Launch (ALL) is WSPTA’s virtual conference aimed at helping new PTA leaders gain the tools they need to launch a great school year for their PTA! A subsidized rate is available to PTAs in need; please email events@wastatepta.org for details. One ticket per attendee is required.

Register here