1. Nebraska PTA
Summer Training 2017

2. To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

3. National PTA Nebraska PTA Open Discussion History State Board
Did You Know?
2017 Passports
Programs
Open Discussion
Services and Group Activity
National Convention

4. Alice McLellan Birney Phoebe Apperson Hearst
National Congress of Mothers founded in National PTA is a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education.
Selena Sloan Butler founded the National Congress of Colored parents and Teachers (NCCPT) in 1970.

5. National PTA has established programs and called for legislation that improves our children’s lives, such as:
Creation of Kindergarten classes
Child labor laws
Public health service
Hot and healthy lunch programs
Juvenile justice system
Mandatory immunization
Arts in Education
School Safety

6. PTA Takes Action- National PTA’s political platform of spreading news regarding legislation that impacts our children
#StopCutsToClassrooms
School of Excellence- a recognition program that supports and celebrates partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students.
Reflections-a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the theme: Within Reach
Connect for Respect- National PTA’s initiative to help students, parents and educators to create school climates full of safe and supportive peer relationships.
….and many more!!!!

7. PTA Leaders
E-Learning webinars
Back to School Kit

10. 2017 National Convention Newly elected National PTA President
Jim Accomando
Workshop Materials:
2017 National Convention

11. Nebraska PTA Board Members
Bylaws Chair- Katie Kost
President- Jennifer Doll-Fowler
Family Engagement- Kim Figueroa
Vice President- Nichole Small
Secretary- Patty Pietryga
Legislative- Michelle Andahl
Reflections- Kathleen Ward
Treasurer- Dawn Kost

13. NE PTA Passports
A fun way to make sure your unit is in good standing for the school year!
Challenge your board with various options on the passport

14. Thank you all for attending Training...any questions?