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What
is PTA?
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WHAT IS PTA?
PTA is the nation’s original parent
group in schools, influencing millions of parents,
past and present, to get involved in their children’s
education.
- We are a national, nonprofit organization; neither
the organization nor its leaders receive any financial
benefit from PTA activities.
- We are composed of 6 million volunteers in 23,000
local units.
- We are run by volunteers and led by volunteers,
and we are accountable to parents and schools.
We give parents what they want—a way
to help their children succeed.
WHAT DOES PTA DO?
PTAs work for children.
- PTAs meet together, study problems, support teachers,
volunteer in schools, attend workshops on parenting
and become informed on issues regarding children and
youth.
- PTAs serve as a type of forum where parents, teachers,
administrators, and other concerned adults discuss
ways to promote quality education, strive to expand
the arts, encourage community involvement, and work
for a healthy environment and safe neighborhoods.
PTA members become better parents, teachers
and citizens.
WHY SHOULD I GET INVOLVED?
Because of your children and because
of your community.
- Studies have shown that membership in PTA provides
your child and other children around you with a greater
chance of achieving in school.
- As a PTA member, you are more likely to be an informed,
involved parent.
- Being a member helps you and your child feel more
at home at the school.
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