PTA Energizing San Diego Community to Head Back-to-School

Part of national effort to involve families in education

CHICAGO (August 24, 2007)–It’s the most important time of the school year for families... Back-to-School! That’s why tomorrow PTA is in San Diego to provide PTA back-to-school resources for families that need them most.

FREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL RESOURCES; 2:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Tomorrow, PTA will distribute more than 1,500 resources during the “Everybody Recommitting to Academic Achievement (New ERAA) Back-to-School Conference and Festival.” in San Diego. Giveaways include school supplies for kids, personal care products for parents, and PTA’s new Parent’s Guide to Healthy Lifestyles.

LEADING THE WALK FOR EDUCATION; 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
PTA National President Jan Harp Domene (of Anaheim, Calif.) will lead the Walk for Education from Lincoln Park High School to the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA. Thousands of San Diego families are expected to participate, calling attention to the importance of quality education.

SPEAKING OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT; 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The conference features a dynamic line-up of education experts and parenting workshops. Headlining the conference is PTA’s National President Domene, who will speak about the positive effect that involvement has on a child’s academic achievement. Other speakers include Dr. Carl Cohn, Superintendent of San Diego Unified School District; Dr. Randy Ward, San Diego County Superintendent of Schools; and Sheila Jackson, San Diego Unified District School Board Member.

This back-to-school event is part of PTA’s national campaign to reenergize and prepare all families as they head back into the classroom with a focus on the involvement of parents in their child’s education. Visit www.pta.org for complete back-to-school resources on family involvement, student achievement, safety, health and wellness, and media and technology from PTA.

About PTA
PTA comprises more than 5 million parents and other concerned adults devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of parent involvement in schools. PTA flourishes in more than 25,000 school communities nationwide by harnessing the energy and talents of millions of volunteers to be: voices for all children; relevant resources for families and communities; and champions for the education and well-being of every child. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who is concerned about the education, health, and welfare of children and youth.