MISSION STATEMENT The Evanston/Skokie Council of PTAs shall advocate for all children, fostering the education of the whole child by: Providing communication - gathering and disseminating pertinent information and organizing networking opportunities among all schools in Districts 65 and 202 Offering parent education - providing information on parenting as well as on issues related to education Encouraging political action Serving as a forum for discussion of local PTA issues Taking stands on issues that affect the whole child and promoting those stands throughout the community Developing strong working relationships with the school boards, the district administrations, parents and guardians, as well as the community as a whole RESPECT FOR ALL IS FUNDAMENTAL TO ACHIEVING OUR MISSION |