So, what is PTA, anyway?
PTA stands for Parent Teacher Association and is the oldest and largest child advocacy association in America. PTA's mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. PTA is a membership-based registered 501(c)(3) non-profit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education.
PTA Values:
- Collaboration
- Commitment
- Diversity
- Respect
- Accountability
Did you know?
→ PTA has been around for over 125 years!
→ Many of the benefits our children receive today such as universal Kindergarten, the national school lunch program, a juvenile justice system, and more were accomplished as a result of the PTA mission!
→ PTA started Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week!
→ PTA has more than 4 million parents, teachers, staff, family members, community members, and other caring adults!
→ Members are not required to volunteer or attend meetings, although we do value your participation!
→ National PTA provides MANY resources for parents, students, and communities!
→ National PTA has established programs and called for legislation that improves our children's lives, such as:
- Child Labor Laws
- Public Health Services
- Arts in Education
- School Safety
- And more!
