What is the mission of PTA |
What are the Objectives of PTA |
To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in schools, in the community and before government bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children. Also to assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children and to encourage parent and public involvement in public schools of this nation.
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What Does PTA do?PTA's work for children, meet together, study problems, support teachers, volunteer in schools, attend workshops on parenting and become informed on issues regarding children. It has been proven that children have a better chance of achieving in school with parents are involved with the school. PTA is one way to become involved. As a PTA member, you are more informed and involved as a parent. The benefits you receive as a PTA member are opportunities to meet educational opportunities at local and state level.
What is National PTA?National PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the United States. A not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students and other citizens active in their schools and communities, PTA is a leader in reminding our nation of its obligations to children. PTA has nearly 6.5 Million members working in 26,000 local chapters in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and in the Department of Defense schools in the Pacific and Europe.
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What is the Florida PTA?Florida PTA is the largest statewide volunteer organization working exclusively on behalf of children. Founded in 1921. The state office provides different services to the local PTA units. Every president of a local PTA unit receives a subscription of the Florida PTA Bulletin, a Florida PTA Handbook, which serves as a guide to local units in writing bylaws, understanding parliamentary procedure, determining the duties of officers and committees, preparing budgets, and conducting PTA activities and information for every officer and committee chair.
A Leadership Conference is held every summer with workshops of interest to every one involved in the PTA. An Annual State Convention is held each fall for the purpose of selection legislation platform for the year and the elections of officers every two years. Every local PTA is encouraged to attend and take part. |