The Washington State PTA Standards of Affiliation Agreement Checklist 2022-2023 requires that local PTAs and councils: "Satisfy the annual training requirement (at least one elected officer attend PTA and the Law, and all other elected officers attend at least one WSPTA-approved training before this year’s WSPTA convention). Maintain documentation showing each elected officer satisfied the annual training requirement."
Training is what helps to give our local PTAs credibility and is part of the Standards of Affiliation requirement. A well-trained and informed board should be a great selling point to encourage the community to join a local PTA. Trained board members should be proud of stepping up to the responsibility in their local PTA. Most training is free unless noted and you may take it anywhere in any PTA Region.
TRAINING/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Upcoming 2024 - 2025 opportunities to meet your annual training requirements, further your leadership development, and increase your PTA knowledge: (PTA & the Law listed separately below):
PAST: (2023 - 2024)
For a complete list of Regional and State training opportunities, visit: https://www.wastatepta.org/events/list/
*This event is considered a workshop/roundtable and does not fulfill the SOA training requirement.
- Debit Card & Secured Credit Card Use Roundtable* (hosted by WSPTA) | August 7, 2024 @ 10am | Online
- Swank Movie License Informational Webinar* (hosted by Swank & WSPTA) | August 15, 2024 @ 12pm | Online
- 2024 August Leadership Launch (hosted by WSPTA) | August 23-24, 2024 | Online | Registration fee
This year’s virtual conference will focus on providing new leaders the training they need to launch a great school year for their PTA! - Granting for Good: Learn the Basics of Running a Quality Grant Program (hosted by WSPTA) | September 7, 2024 @ 10:30 | Online
- Debit Card & Secured Credit Card Use Roundtable* (hosted by WSPTA) | September 12, 2024 @ 6:30pm | Online
- Reflections Leader/Chair Training for 2024 (hosted by WSPTA) | September 25, 2024 @ 6:30pm | Online
PAST: (2023 - 2024)
- August Membership/memberplanet Help Roundtables* (hosted by WSPTA) | August 16, 2023 @ 6pm
- Autumn Leadership Launch (A.L.L.) (hosted by WSPTA) | August 25-26, 2023 | Online | Registration fee
- Membership/memberplanet Help Roundtables* (hosted by WSPTA) | September 7 @ 6pm | Online
- Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (hosted by WSPTA) | September 27, 2023 @ 6pm | Online
- Reflections Roundtable* (hosted by Council) | September 25, 2023 @ 10am | Online
- Reflections Roundtable* (hosted by Council) | October 4, 2023 @ 7pm | Online
- Reflections Leaders Training (hosted by WSPTA) | October 7, 2023 @ 9am | Online
- Nominating Committee (hosted by WSPTA) | October 12 @ 12 pm | Online
- Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (hosted by WSPTA) | November 1 @ 6pm | Online
- Nominating Committee (hosted by WSPTA) | November 8 @ 6pm | Online
- Council Summit (hosted by WSPTA) | November 9 @ 7pm | Online
- Legislative Session Preview – Legislator Panel (hosted by WSPTA) | December 13 @ 7pm | Online
- WSPTA Programs Roundtable* (hosted by WSPTA) | December 14 @ 6:30 pm | Online
- What to Expect in the 2024 Legislative Session – Marie Sullivan, WSPTA Legislative Consultant (hosted by WSPTA) | January 3 @ 7pm | Online
- Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (hosted by WSPTA) | January 23, 2024 @ 6pm | Online
- Special Education PTA Leader Connections (hosted by WSPTA) | January 30 @ 7pm | Online
- Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (hosted by WSPTA) | Februrary 08, 2024 @ 6pm | Online
- Nominating Committee (hosted by WSPTA) | February 22, 2024 @ 7pm | Online
- Effective Budgets (hosted by WSPTA) | April 11, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Online
- Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (hosted by WSPTA) | March 16 @ 9:00 am | Online
- Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (hosted by WSPTA) | March 26 @ 10:00 am | Online
For a complete list of Regional and State training opportunities, visit: https://www.wastatepta.org/events/list/
*This event is considered a workshop/roundtable and does not fulfill the SOA training requirement.
PTA AND THE LAW
2024-2025 PTA & the Law sessions will be listed here as they are announced by WSPTA.
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2023 PTA & the Law:
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPTIONS:
- Region Trainings and Conferences (Northshore Council is part of Region 6, but we are close to Region 7 - Everett and Region 2 - Bellevue).
- Northshore Council Meetings in the Spring and Fall
- WSPTA Webinars - some pre-recorded webinars are available on the WSPTA website (note: login/password required) and be on the lookout for interactive webinar events that occur throughout the year.
- National PTA E-learning with Region Director approval
- Washington State PTA Convention & Annual Meeting - Classes taken at the May 2024 Convention/Annual Meeting count towards the 2024-2025 training requirement. Classes taken at the Spring 2025 Convention/Annual Meeting will count towards the 2025-2026 training requirement.
Are there specific training topics that your PTA needs or is interested in exploring??? We can bring training to your board! Let us know!
TRAINING FAQ & RESOURCES
- Training Flyer from WSPTA - Fulfilling the Training Bylaw Requirement
- Events & Training Calendar from WSPTA - get more details on training events/conference/classes
Commonly Asked Training Questions
- You may attend any Region's training classes, not just the Region you reside in.
- Classes at the Spring WSPTA Convention & Annual Meeting in the spring count towards the training requirement for the following PTA year.
- Region conferences and PTA & the Law offerings are FREE.
- If you are a member of the executive committee of two or more PTAs, a training class taken will apply to all positions held.
- The training requirement applies to you if you hold an elected position that is voted on by the general membership in your local unit.
Updated 08/06/24
