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National PTA Leadership Positions

National PTA is seeking candidates to stand for election during the National PTA Convention in June 2027. The following national leadership positions are available for the 2027-30 term.


  • National PTA Nominating and Leadership Recruitment Committee (NLRC) Members (two positions)

For more information on the role of these leadership positions and eligibility to serve provisions, please review the National PTA Bylaws and Governance Policy Manual.

Submit your 2027-30 Letter of Interest (LOI) by 11:59 p.m. EDT, Oct. 1. All candidates who wish to be elected to serve in a national capacity must submit this form, which is also a prerequisite for self-nomination. You must be a PTA member at the time of submission and election. Other application essential requirements are listed on the LOI form itself. 

Letter of Interest


The NLRC will be offering LOI support hours on the following days to answer any additional questions you may have. Please register to attend any of the following sessions:


Standing and special committees are appointed by the president and approved by the Board of Directors. You may join our email list to receive notices of future leadership opportunities.



Elections

2027 Slate of Candidates Announcement

 

The Nominating and Leadership Recruitment Committee (NLRC) will proudly announce the 2027 Slate of Candidates no later than February 15, 2027.

Candidates are selected based on their competencies as demonstrated in their Letter of Interest application, interview and reference feedback. The Nominating and Leadership Recruitment Committee developed Competencies and Criteria for slated candidates based on a needs assessment and leadership feedback.

The National PTA Bylaws allow individuals to self-nominate for these positions. Consistent with the Elections Policy, as outlined in the Governance Policy Manual, individuals wishing to self-nominate must have been considered by the NLRC through the Letter of Interest. The election will be held during the 2027 National PTA Convention, June 17-20 in Grapevine, TX.