Training

Training

Per the WSPTA Standards of Affiliation agreement, at least one elected officer on each local PTA/PTSA board must attend PTA and the Law, and all other elected officers must attend at least one WSPTA-approved training before this year’s WSPTA convention.

Visit the WSPTA website for a training requirement flyer and tracking spreadsheet.

Training Classes

We talk a lot about training, about being trained, tracking training requirements, and making sure all of your elected officers are trained. How do you know which training is right for you or your board? Here are some possible classes that LWPTSA Council can provide.

  • PTA 101 Classes – For first time board members and those looking for refreshers.
  • PTA 201 Classes – For those who’ve served on a PTA board and/or are looking for more in-depth classes.

We are always happy to work with PTAs to provide training. Contact your AVP or any member of the Board of Directors to request training.

Training Calendar

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

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

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

Mar
1
Sat
2025
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Mar 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 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.

This is the next-to-last statewide offering of this class for 2024-25 so be sure to fulfill your requirement by having an officer attend!

Register for this free Zoom training here

Apr
7
Mon
2025
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Apr 7 @ 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.

Don’t miss your PTA’s last chance to fulfill their requirement to have an officer attend for the 2024-25 term.

Zoom link will be shared as soon as possible!

May
2
Fri
2025
2025 WSPTA Convention & Business Meeting @ Lynnwood Event Center, Lynnwood, WA
May 2 – May 4 all-day

Save the date for WSPTA’s 2025 Annual Convention & Business Meeting: May 2 to 4, 2025, at the Lynwood Event Center in Lynnwood, WA.


State and National PTA Training Resources