- PTA helps your child succeed! More than 30 years’ worth of research has proven that children do better when their parents are involved both at home and at school.
- PTA connects you with the school community! There’s no better way to know what is happening in your school than by being a part of PTA. You’ll find out what you can do to make a difference for your child.
- PTA is America's number one resource for Parent Involvement! PTA has tips on helping your child with homework, advice for preparing for parent-teacher conferences, how-to's for working with teachers all year long, and much more. PTA has resources to help you and your child at all stages – from early childhood education to life after high school.
- PTA has a network that supports you! PTA functions are opportunities to meet others and discuss issues of importance in your school community. The PTA community is large, with 23,000 local units around the country supported by state PTA’s and National PTA – all working toward the common goal of children.
- PTA provides opportunities for growth! By volunteering with your PTA, you can put your skills to good use to benefit your child’s education. You can also tackle new challenges.
- PTA helps you set a good example! As a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.
What do you get with your Membership?
PTA Membership offers you added member benefits – discounts, as well as information and resources to help you help your child and your school.
Some benefits from National PTA:
- Online parenting resources and other material son issues relating to children’s education, health and well-being
- Our Children – a monthly e-newsletter covering parenting topics
- PTA Takes Action Network – with updates on federal legislation affecting children, schools and families, as well as alerts helping you weigh in on key issues with your members of Congress
- Special Offers and Discounts from corporate supporters of PTA
- Leadership Training opportunities
You’ll also have access to these great State and Local benefits:
- The right to vote on important issues that affect your child
- Direct contact with other parents, the teachers, and the principal of the school
- The chances to volunteer in your community and have your ideas better the lives of the children
- Show your children the importance of education and community involvement