Local Unit Leaders

Local units make up the foundation of PTA. Your grassroots efforts ensure that all children have a chance for academic achievement in safe and nurturing settings. National PTA provides you with the tools to reach out to your community and involve anyone who’s interested in the welfare of children.

Treasure Your Back-to-School Kit? Now You Can Purchase Extras!   PTA is pleased to offer leaders the opportunity to purchase the 2008 PTA Back-to-School Kit. Order kits at www.pta.org/buyakit at a special discount of $24.95 plus shipping—below cost for select PTA leaders! As of June 15, 2008, local presidents, state presidents, and select council leaders will automatically receive a kit. Order extras so you don’t have to give up your kit!

Quick Reference Guides

Get the 2007-2008 PTA Quick-Reference Guides Now!

Based on feedback from PTA leaders, the PTA Quick-Reference Guides have replaced the Annual Resources for PTAs. The 2007-2008 PTA President’s Quick-Reference Guide was mailed in April; the other guides were included in the 2007 PTA Back-to-School Kit. If you did not receive the guides, please contact (800) 307-4PTA (4782), or download the PDFs below.

Expanding Membership

There's strength in numbers and that's as true for PTA as for any other organization. A well-organized and well-executed membership campaign can result in a stronger, more diverse, and more involved state or local PTA. This is where you can find tips on conducting successful membership campaigns.

When recruiting new members, be sure to mention the Exclusive Member Benefits (password required) which are available when they join.

Thank you to AXA Foundation^SM for their support of our expanding membership programs.

PTA Great Idea Bank

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Programs

Here you will find materials to help your PTA involve more parents, collaborate with your principal, coordinate volunteer efforts, and gain recognition for your success!

Fundraising

When schools experience budget shortfalls, they must find creative ways to make ends meet. School principals must marshal all their resources to help fund their schools. Fortunately, they can turn to parents to help them raise funds and encourage voters to pass budget referenda to help fund education for their children.

Effective Management

Planning and promoting your PTA programs and events is one of the most important responsibilities in a PTA. All of our programs and events are tied to our work as child advocates and supporters of our schools. Effective management of a PTA requires special tools, many of which you’ll find here.

Logo Usage

How and when to use the National, State, and Local PTA logos.

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