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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

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Upcoming 2023 - 2024 opportunities to meet your annual training requirements, further your leadership development, and increase your PTA knowledge: (PTA & the Law listed separately below)​:

NOVEMBER 2023 DECEMBER 2023  JANUARY 2024 PAST: (AUGUST - OCTOBER 2023) ​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

2023 PTA & The Law: 
2024 PTA & The Law:
  • ​Watch for Upcoming 2024 Dates
​​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 - Classes taken at the April 2023 Convention count toward 2023-2024 training requirement. Classes taken at the Spring 2024 Convention will count towards 2024-2025 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


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 in the spring count towards the training requirement for the PTA year following Convention.
  • 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 9/22/23