State PTA School of Excellence Library - Programs

State Excellence Library

Welcome PTA Leaders!

Support your state PTA and its regions, districts and councils as you promote, train, support and celebrate local family-school partnerships through the National PTA School of Excellence program.

Congratulations to the 278 2018-2020 National PTA Schools of Excellence! These PTAs were notified of their designation on August 1 with this email. The 2018 Phoebe Apperson Hearst Award winners will be announced on August 15, 2018 via Facebook.

Enrollment for the 2018-19 program is now OPEN at PTA.org/Excellence. Encourage your local units to enroll (and reenroll) early so they can gain support from their school administrators and build their Excellence Teams!

Key Dates

May 1 - October 15: Program Enrollment (deadline extends from Oct 1)
September-November 15: Baseline Survey Administration (deadline extends from Nov 1)
November 15: Initial Application Due (deadline extends from Nov 1)
Throughout school year: Take Action!
March-June: Final Survey Administration
June 15: Final Application Due (deadline extends from June 1) - must be submitted online
August: School of Excellence and Hearst Award Recipients Announced

2018-2019 Reports

2018-19 Enrollment Report - as of 7.29.18 (will close Oct 15)

2017-2018 Reports

2017-18 Enrollment Report - 740 enrolled (closed Oct 15)
2017-18 Enrollment Report - with state count
2017-18 Completed Initial Application Report - 438 completed (closed Nov 15)
2017-18 Completed Initial Application Report - with state count
2017-18 Completed Final Application Report - 287 completed (closed June 15)

Comparative Reports

Past Schools of Excellence

Past Data Reports

Promote Enrollment

Videos
- School of Excellence Video
- Enroll Now to share via YouTube or right-click and save Enroll Now to upload on social media
2017-2019 Designee Video
Flyer for School Leaders
Sample Newsletter Article
Template Web Content
School of Excellence Postcards (English and Spanish)
2017 School of Excellence Highlights: blog, OC Article
Principal Quotes from 2017-2019 Schools of Excellence
Membership Quotes from 2017-2019 Schools of Excellence
Images - link to PTA.org/Excellence
- Facebook Graphic - Enroll
  - It’s not too early to plan for the 2018-2019 school year, especially when it comes to the School of Excellence. ENROLLMENT IS under way RIGHT NOW! This is a year-long commitment to developing a school improvement action plan that’ll benefit all students. Learn more and ENROLL at PTA.org/Excellence. Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work?
- Twitter Graphic - Enroll
  - ENROLL NOW! By taking part in the National PTA School of Excellence, your PTA and school administrators make a commitment to identify and implement a school improvement action plan! PTA.org/Excellence. #PTAProud
- Newsletter Graphic - Enroll
  - SUGGESTED HEADLINE: Enroll NOW for the School of Excellence What exactly is the National PTA School of Excellence? The School of Excellence is a program that supports and celebrates partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. It’s about making changes. It’s about making improvements. And it’s about celebrating accomplishments. Enrollment for the 2018-19 school year is under way right now. If you’re interested, be sure to get details at PTA.org/Excellence. This is a year-long commitment that could lead to one of National PTA’s highest honors. Don’t delay. Enroll now!
- Instagram Graphic - Enroll
  - School of Excellence enrollment for the 2018-19 school year is OPEN!
- School of Excellence Logo (Low Resolution)
- National Standards for Family-School Partnerships
- Family-School Partnerships Logo
- School of Excellence Timeline

Training Tools

Key Websites

PTA.org/Excellence - School of Excellence Program Information
PTA.org/ExcellenceTools - Local Leader Implementation Tools
PTA.org/CelebrateExcellence - Local Celebration Tools
PTA.org/NationalStandards - Information and Resources on our National Standards
PTA.org/FamilyEngagement - Expanding Our Mission through Transformative Family Engagement

Questions?

Email Excellence@PTA.org or contact Amy Weinberg at (703) 518-1248.