EVENTS
IRS Form 990 Due
The IRS Form 990 is due November 15 each year and cannot be completed until after the PTA’s fiscal year ends, which is typically June 30. November 15 is the filing deadline, not the earliest the form can be submitted.
Advocacy Connect
Join the Legislative Committee and Idaho PTA’s Director of Public Policy for a conversation about the legislative priorities, resolutions, and advocacy efforts Idaho PTA is leading on behalf of children and education.
Learn how Idaho PTA engages in the legislative process and help shape the priorities that will guide our advocacy. Your voice and perspective are an important part of the conversation!
Idaho PTA Day on the Hill
Join Idaho PTA at the Capitol for a day of learning, connection, and advocacy! Hear from legislators, education advocates, and representatives from the Idaho Department of Education about current issues impacting children and education.
Enjoy lunch with Idaho legislators, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations about the issues that matter to Idaho families and schools. Connect with fellow PTA members while gaining a deeper understanding of the legislative process and Idaho PTA’s role in advocating for children and education.
Insurance Premiums Due
Remit insurance premiums to AIM or an insurance company of your choosing.
Remit Membership Dues
Report membership and remit membership dues on Givebacks. Treasurer or President— login to your local unit Givebacks site and remit dues to Idaho PTA.
Let's Talk About Givebacks
We are not experts because we just started using this program too, but together we can learn how to navigate the Givebacks website. You can create a website for your local unit, email members, and save your important local unit paperwork for future board members.
Online Local Unit Training
Leadership Training for Local PTA Boards. Online meeting with Idaho PTA Board Members to learn Standards of Affiliation, Idaho nonprofit regulations, role specific duties, and ask questions.
Local Unit Training - North Idaho Region
In-person local Unit training in Lewiston, Idaho at 7:00 PM Pacific Time. North Region units, please check your email for location.
Service Hours Due
Service hours for the previous year are to be entered into Givebacks today.
Givebacks Training
Givebacks overview with Valerie from Givebacks.
In this live online workshop, learn how to use the platform, its functions, how to submit compliance reports, and how it benefits your PTA.
Local Unit Training - West Region
Log-in to your local unit’s Giveback site and submit service hours for the previous school year.
If you don’t know how to submit compliance forms, watch this video.
Idaho PTA 2026 Convention
Our annual convention will take place April 17–18, 2026.
This year, we’re excited to host a two-day event!
Friday will feature our General Session, including PTA business, voting, a keynote speaker, workshops, and vendor exhibits.
Saturday will continue with additional workshops and position-specific training.
We encourage you to bring both outgoing and incoming board members—it’s a great opportunity for learning, networking, and preparing for the year ahead.
National PTA Legislative Conference (LegCon) 2026
National PTA’s Legislative Conference (LegCon) is a national gathering of PTA leaders and advocates focused on strengthening advocacy skills, staying informed on issues impacting children and public schools, and taking action together.
Idaho PTA President Jamie Braithwaite and Alexis Morgan, Idaho PTA Federal Legislative Chair (FLC), will be attending to bring Idaho voices to the nation and represent the needs of Idaho families in the federal education conversation. LegCon includes training, networking, and opportunities to participate in meetings with Members of Congress through PTA’s advocacy efforts.
🔗 Learn More / Registration
ICA 15th Annual Caregiver Conference
ICA 15th Annual Caregiver Conference
Watch Party
Theme: Rooted in Relationships: Growth Through Connection
Date: February 21, 2026
Registration: 8:30 AM
Watch Party: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location:
6441 W. Emerald Street
Boise, ID
Event Details
Join us for a full-day Watch Party of the ICA 15th Annual Caregiver Conference. This year’s theme focuses on strengthening relationships and growing through meaningful connection.
✔ Breakfast pastries provided by Franz Bakery
✔ Lunch provided by Casey Family Programs
Hosted By
4 The Love Of Kinship
Sponsors
Molina Healthcare
Cambia Health Foundation
Idaho Caregiver Alliance
RSVP Register here
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register:
The Dangers of Vaping
🚭 The Dangers of Vaping — Informative Presentation
📅 Monday, Feb 9th
Join us for an informative presentation, The Dangers of Vaping, where we’ll break down what vaping really does to the body and brain, why it’s especially risky for teens and young adults, and what parents, caregivers, and community members need to know.
✅ Schedule
• Family Dinner: 5:30–6:00 PM
• Presentation: 6:00–7:00 PM
• Childcare Provided
• Please RSVP
📍 Location: 300 N. Latah Street, Boise
📞 Questions: 208-863-7142
📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/eMDQH6YGk9puKTaH7
🎁 All teens who attend will receive a special gift!!
A special thanks to the partners that helped make this possible:
Molina Healthcare, Idaho Caregiver Alliance, Central District Health, Trinity Boise Church
Hosted by 4 The Love of Kinship 💛
All teens who attend will receive a special gift!!
📣 National Civics Bee (Idaho) — Middle School Student Essay Deadline Feb. 3!
Idaho PTA is excited to promote the National Civics Bee—now in Idaho for the first time! Middle school students (6th–8th grade) can enter by submitting a 4-paragraph essay identifying a community problem and proposing solutions connected to America’s founding principles. Deadline to apply: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (11:59 PM Hawaii Standard Time). Students can win cash prizes, earn recognition, and the state winner may advance to Washington, D.C. for a chance at a $100,000 prize.
Day on the Hill
You’re invited to join us at the Idaho PTA "Day on the Hill" on January 20, 2026, at the Capitol Building in Boise! This is your chance to connect with legislators, discuss key education issues, and let your voice be heard for Idaho kids.
January 20, 2026 Day on the Hill Agenda
10:00 am Room WW17
Gathering of Idaho Parent Teacher Association, Welcome and Introductions, Jamie Braithwaite and Anna Kinney
10:10 am Speaker #1: Senator Julie VanOrden, prior Education Committee Chair and past Idaho PTA president
10:30 am Speaker #2: Jamie Braithwaite, Idaho PTA President, More Social Less Media and Idaho PTA’s Strategic Plan
10:50 am Speaker #3: Senator Cook, AI Workgroup leader, AI in Education
11:10 am Break
11:20 am Speaker #4: Quinn Perry, Deputy Director for the Idaho School Boards Association, Legislative Preview followed by Q&A
11:45 am Picture on Capitol Steps
11:50am Walking to Rotunda
12:00 pm 4th Floor Rotunda Lunch with the Legislators catered by Payette High School Culinary Arts Program
Let your voice be heard! Every Child. One Voice. Mingle Q&A with Senators, House Representatives, and Idaho PTA Advocacy Committee Members
1:00 pm Capitol Building Tour (Early Dismissal option)
2:30 pm WW17 Speaker #5: Shelly Smede, Idaho PTA Director of Innovation and Connection, The Dignity Index
2:45 pm Closing Discussion and Commissions, Jamie Braithwaite and Anna Kinney
3:00 pm WW55 Idaho PTA attends the Senate Education Committee
3:30 pm Adjourn
Free Advocacy Workshop
Would you like to be a voice of support for your afterschool program but don’t know how?
Join us for a day of advocacy and storytelling workshops as we bring together out-of-school time (OST) providers, teens, and parents to elevate the voices shaping Idaho’s future.
This engaging, interactive event is for anyone interested in learning how to communicate the importance of afterschool programs. No policy experience or legislative knowledge is required to participate.
We invite program leaders, teens, and parents to discover how to tell their stories with confidence and become strong champions for afterschool in their communities.
Idaho Legislative Session Opens (2026)
The Idaho Legislative Session is officially underway. This is when Idaho lawmakers begin meeting in Boise to introduce, debate, and vote on bills that impact students, families, and public education across our state. Idaho PTA encourages families to stay informed, follow the issues, and learn how to use your voice during the session.
Learn how to stay informed during the session: Idaho Voice
🏀 Fostering Future Scholars
🏀 Fostering Future Scholars Event
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Join us for this year’s Fostering Future Scholars Event — a fun-filled day of community, connection, and basketball! This year’s celebration will be indoors — warmer, shorter, and perfect for our littlest fans. 🎉
📍 Tailgate Location:
The location for ticket pick-up has changed this year. Details will be provided after registration.
🎟️ How to Register:
To register, please email Amanda@IdahoPTA.org with the following information:
Your name
The number of participants
How many of them are children
After registering, you’ll receive full event details and your ticket pick-up instructions.
⚠️ Please note: Space is limited, and registration is required to receive tickets.
For all questions or assistance, contact Amanda@IdahoPTA.org.
The Parent Summit: A Gathering for Everyone Raising Kids
Feeling lonely, overwhelmed, or exhausted
caring for children and youth you love?
The Parent Summit is more than an event, it’s a chance to connect, share, and walk away with new tools to support your children, family and community.
The Parent Summit: A Gathering for Everyone Raising Kids
We are excited to invite you to The Parent Summit: A Gathering for Everyone Raising Kids on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Idaho Hispanic Community Center in Nampa!
A Parent Summit: A Gathering for Everyone Raising Kids
For anyone raising kids in eastern Idaho — this one’s for you!
The Parent Summit is happening Saturday, November 8 at Community Youth in Action in Idaho Falls.
What to expect:
✔ Real stories from families like yours
✔ Tools to strengthen your family and community
✔ Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks
Advocacy Day - ONLINE
Led by Idaho PTA leaders Director of Public Policy Alexis Morgan and Vice President Anna Kinney, this session will explore key issues including AI in Education and Technology in Schools.
Be prepared to engage in meaningful conversation, and bring your questions.
Region Training - Central ONLINE
Online Training for PTA Boards | 7:00 PM Mountain Time
Meet State Leadership, Learn Standards of Affiliation, Connect with other PTA Boards, Answers to FAQs
Region Training - East
Connect, learn, and launch the year with purpose! Open to all PTA leaders.
Idaho PTA’s 120th Celebration: More Social Less Media - Eastern Idaho
Technology Impact on Youth Mental Health. Navigate difficult conversations strengthening your
relationships with teens, parents, and educators. Smartphone alternatives, parental controls, home
& internet safety. Learn to foster screen-free social connections. Create meaningful
opportunities to connect with your kids at any age. Reduce screen time at home and school
