Why Join the PTA
WHY JOIN THE PTA?
Benefits of Belonging to National PTA
Establishes a purpose (Purposes of PTA) for all member PTAs.
Develops PTA policies and principles.
Cooperates with other child-oriented organizations.
Works with national governmental agencies.
Establishes its member PTAs as nonprofit educational organizations.
Provides a national office in Washington, D.C.
Provides resources, such as professionally designed public service announcements (PSAs), a Back-to-School kit, Teacher Appreciation Week ideas, online parenting resources, e-learning courses, e-newsletters, Member-to-Member Network, and more.
Publishes Our Children, program materials, National PTA's Quick-Reference Guides, videos, and National PTA website www.pta.org.
Benefits of Belonging to Texas PTA
Maintains state headquarters with staff available for assistance and direction for Local PTA officers and members at: 1.800.TALK PTA; the Texas PTA website, www.txpta.org; or by writing Texas PTA, 408 W 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701-2113
Provides leadership training through workshops, conferences, Summer Leadership Seminar, an annual convention, and Texas PTA's biannual legislative session event, Let's Rally!
Publishes various materials available to Local PTAs: The Voice, Texas PTA Handbook, resource guides, membership promotions, and program resources.
Offers scholarships for educators and students.
Provides an annual convention for training and state business.
Sends information to Local PTA leaders on critical issues.
Provides legislative representation for the children of Texas.
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